End of year reflections are often used by teachers after the testing season winds down and everyone needs a little time to decompress. But it still takes class time to implement it with pen and paper …
Mirror release: March 27, 2024
In this week’s release, we’re heavily focused on bringing reflection to groups, increasing a teacher’s autonomy, and making reflection even more inclusive. Our updates include: enhancing Workspace, …
Get more out of small groups with reflection
It’s no surprise that companies and sports teams build reflection into their work. Leaders know that group reflection, like watching and discussing game tape, leads to deeper learning. We get better …
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Authenticity over compliance
“Many students seem to struggle with written reflection.” Dr. Traci Johnson is a big believer in the necessity of reflection, especially after a large project or assignment. However, the reflections …
Elevating student speaking skills through reflection
Reflection challenges in speech and debate Idaho-based speech and debate teacher Marcy Curr has always valued reflection for herself and her students - who are 2024 Debate State Champions. However …
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A raw and candid shift in reflection
Gabe Nemiroff, a high school Social Studies teacher, is part of a charter school in New Mexico determined to center reflection within their curriculum. His students were already acclimated to …
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Mirror release: February 28, 2024
What if every reflection experience in your class perfectly fit the learner, the activity, and your objective? How much more could you learn about student progress? Most importantly, how much more …
Mirror release: February 9, 2024
Today, we’re announcing the first major software release for Mirror, designed to help educators launch automated student reflections in thirty seconds or less. Powered by feedback from early users, …
Transforming what is possible with reflection using AI
“Reflection is powerful” is a truism in education. We want all students to learn how to effectively present evidence of their thinking, set goals that motivate them, and develop the self-awareness …
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What is Mirror by Swivl?
With just a few minutes of setup, teachers gain valuable reflective insights. Like most teachers, when I was in the classroom, I recognized the value of reflection and the impact it could have on …