If you’ve ever looked at a student’s final answer and thought, “But how did you get there?”, Snorkl might just become your new favorite classroom companion. This AI-powered tool helps students make their thinking visible, literally. They can draw, write, and record themselves talking through their reasoning, and Snorkl’s built-in AI listens, analyzes, and gives feedback on both the answer and the process behind it.
What I love most is how it gives students space to slow down and explain their thoughts. Instead of rushing to get the “right” answer, they narrate their reasoning, showing you how they problem-solved, where they hesitated, and how they worked through confusion. It’s a refreshing break from the endless parade of multiple-choice and auto-graded tools that only capture outcomes, not understanding.
Snorkl fits beautifully in classrooms that value voice and reflection. It’s particularly supportive for multilingual learners or students who need alternative ways to express understanding. Because they can combine speech, drawing, and text, it levels the playing field for learners who might struggle with traditional assessments. Sometimes the student who struggles to write can say exactly what they know, and Snorkl gives them a way to show it.
The AI feedback is surprisingly thoughtful. It doesn’t just spit out “correct” or “incorrect.” Instead, it might say things like, “You’re on the right track, but check your last step,” or, “Explain why you chose this method.” That kind of feedback nudges students toward deeper reasoning, and it gives teachers an early look at misconceptions before they snowball.
Of course, it’s not a replacement for teacher insight. The feedback is best used as a conversation starter, a way to spark discussion between you and your students about how they think. You might find patterns in how your class explains concepts or realize that a few kids are misunderstanding a step you thought was clear. Snorkl doesn’t replace human judgment; it enhances it.
Another thing I appreciate is how quickly students buy in. When I first tried Snorkl, I expected resistance, especially around recording their voices. But once they realized it wasn’t about “performing” and more about sharing their process, they relaxed. Some even started cheering each other on, listening back to their recordings, and saying, “Wait, I get it now!” That’s the kind of metacognitive gold we want.
Snorkl can fit almost anywhere in your teaching routine. In math, students can explain their problem-solving. In science, they can walk through how a process works. In language arts, they might talk through how they built their argument or interpreted a character’s motivation. You could even use it for reflections in art, PE, or music — anywhere students have to explain a choice or thought process.
Is it perfect? No AI tool is. You’ll still want to monitor feedback for accuracy and make sure students understand the purpose. But when used thoughtfully, Snorkl can turn invisible thinking into visible learning. It bridges that gap between what students know and how they show it, and that’s a powerful space to explore.
Paula Johnson Tech 
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