In this episode, I sit down with Jon Laven, co-founder of Snorkl.app, an AI-powered tool designed to capture and analyze student thinking. A former high school math teacher, Jon shares how Snorkl helps students explain their thought processes, gives teachers richer insights, and shifts classrooms toward authentic learning and student agency.We dig into the balance between AI and the human element, why documenting thought processes matters, and the durable skills that go beyond tests—communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.What you’ll hear about in this episode:Jon’s journey from teacher to edtech founderHow Snorkl went from a “social Khan Academy” to an AI feedback toolWhy documenting thinking is as valuable as the answer itselfTimely AI feedback and its impact on learningStudent voice, choice, and agency in actionFailure as growth and iterationUnexpected uses: reading fluency, world language practiceEquity, differentiation, and support for multilingual learnersThe future of formative assessmentAdvice for teachers with big edtech ideasMemorable quotes:💬 “If Snorkl did nothing else but just got students to explain their thinking, there would be value there.” – Jon Laven💬 “Math is just another form of storytelling. The numbers tell a story.” – Dan ThomasResources:🌐 Snorkl.app (create a free teacher account)📧 [email protected]🔗 coachthomastech.com | Twitter/X: @coachthomastechTakeaways:Immediate feedback changes the game—students learn in real time.Every student voice matters, not just the loudest.Formative assessment is evolving with tools like Snorkl.The best innovations start in the classroom.👉 Try Snorkl with your class, share this episode with a colleague, and subscribe to the TechEd Clubhouse for more conversations that bring play, STEM, and common sense back into learning.

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