Writable scaffolds student learning and builds lifelong writing and reading skills for students in grades 3-12, while saving teachers time on daily instruction and feedback.

Writable is research-backed and an award-winning solution used by over 16,000 schools and districts. It’s proven to save teachers time, increase assessment scores, and grow proficient student writers.

Writable has long been a leader in AI support for teachers and students with popular features like GrammarAid, Originality Check, and RevisionAid. Writable’s new generative AI-powered tools for teachers help to increase teacher confidence and agency, scale the impact of teaching by reaching every student in the moment with targeted, skill-aligned feedback, and save a ton of time without any setup needed. These tools help to:

• Unlock creativity and save time on prep with AI-powered prompt suggestions and AI assisted assignments (including AI-generagted multiple choice questions and answer keys).
• Increase the impact of your feedback with AI-suggested comments that drive revision.
• Save time and build grading confidence with GradeAssist (AI-generated scores).
• Protect authentic learning with the AI-writing indicator from TII and Authorship Alerts from Writable.
• AI scoring and commenting are configurable at the district level.

Writable also offers student safe AI features. As students write and review they can access (teacher-selected) on-demand feedback tools. These AI-powered tools guide students to improve their writing in the moment. These include GrammarAid, which provides suggestions for grammar, mechanics, and styfle, RevisionAid, which provides students with on-demand feedback on structure and organization, and Originality Check from Turnitin to help students cite sources and check authenticity.

For these reasons and more, Writable earned a Cool Tool Award (finalist) for “Best AI Solution” as part of The EdTech Awards 2024 from EdTech Digest. Learn more. 

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Researchers analyzed AI-generated and human-written college admissions essays, finding that AI-generated essays resemble those written by male students from privileged backgrounds. AI essays tended to use longer words and exhibited less variety in writing style than human essays, particularly resembling essays from private school applicants. The study highlights concerns about the use of AI in crafting admissions essays, as AI may dilute a student’s authentic voice. Students are encouraged to use AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, their personal narrative in writing.

During the recent ISTELive 2024 in Denver, Discovery Education unveiled Mystery Writing by Discovery Education by offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product through a free, year-long trial. 

Mystery Writing is a dynamic and engaging writing program designed specifically for students in grades K-5. This innovative curriculum captivates young learners with “wow!” content that not only sparks their interest but also builds their confidence in writing.

One of the standout features of Mystery Writing is its no-prep, open-and-go lesson plans, which make it exceptionally easy for multi-subject elementary educators to implement. Teachers can effortlessly provide differentiated lessons tailored to the varying needs of their students, ensuring that each child receives instruction appropriate to their skill level.

The program’s structure explicitly teaches the writing process through a series of step-by-step written, visual, and auditory directions. This comprehensive approach ensures that no young writer is left struggling with the daunting “fear of the blank page.” By featuring stories and visuals that are of high interest to students, Mystery Writing maintains student engagement and enthusiasm throughout the learning process. The inclusion of visual and auditory directions caters to different learning styles, making the lessons accessible to all students, including those who might need additional support. 

Moreover, Mystery Writing’s content is thoughtfully designed to seamlessly integrate various subjects, making learning multidimensional and holistic. Students are not only improving their writing skills but also enhancing their overall academic knowledge. 

In summary, Mystery Writing is an invaluable resource for elementary educators, providing an effective and enjoyable way to teach the writing process. Its innovative design ensures that students remain engaged, confident, and fear-free when it comes to writing. With Mystery Writing, teachers can foster a love for writing in their students that will last a lifetime.

Elementary school educators interested in claiming their free trial can visit the Mystery Writing website here. 

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