Magic School AI for Writing Feedback A Teacher and Student Perspective
Today, we’re diving into Magic School and how you can use it for writing feedback. If you want more information, just type "Magic School" into my blog search, and you'll find plenty of resources. And as always, if you have any questions, let me know!
Setting Up Writing Feedback in Magic School
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Launch a Room
- Start by selecting Launch to Students and then Launch New Room.
- Name it something simple like Writing Feedback.
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Add the Writing Feedback Tool
- You can add multiple resources, but for this example, we’re just using one.
- Scroll down and select Add for writing feedback.
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Customize the Experience
- Keep or change the voice settings.
- Paste in the writing prompt. (I grabbed an example from Chat.)
- Upload a rubric—either one you created or generated through AI.
What Students See
Once set up, students will:
- View the assignment and submit their responses.
- Receive AI-generated feedback on areas of strength and growth.
- Have the option to listen to the feedback, slow it down, or speed it up.
- Engage in a back-and-forth conversation to refine their writing.
Encourage students to use a Google Doc first, then copy and paste their work into Magic School. If the feedback feels overwhelming, remind them they can ask the AI to simplify it.
Teacher View
On your end, you’ll:
- See students' submissions and their interactions with the feedback tool.
- Monitor flagged words (like “stealing”) to ensure appropriate use.
- Track progress and provide additional guidance as needed.
Sharing the Room
You can invite students via:
- Join URL
- Google Classroom
- Join Code
Once they join, they acknowledge the prompt, submit their writing, and receive feedback—all within a structured, interactive environment.
This is a fantastic way to empower students in the writing process while keeping feedback meaningful and personalized. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading!
Take care,
Brad
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