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Only a Month In, This 4th Grade Teacher Is All In on Instructron
Sometimes, the best discoveries happen at the very end. That’s what happened for Shawn H., a 4th grade teacher in San Marcos, CA, who started using Instructron with just one month left in the school year, and quickly realized he’d found something special. “Instructron is the most useful AI website to use in the classroom I have found to date,” Shawn said. Even in a short window, it saved him time, supported his students, and made some of the most stressful tasks feel manageable. Smarter, Stud
The Secret to Faster, More Personalized Report Card Comments
Writing report card comments can feel like a never-ending task. You want each comment to reflect your students’ growth and personality, but with a full class list and a fast-approaching deadline, it’s tough to keep the comments meaningful and unique. That’s where Instructron steps in. Our report card generator helps teachers write thoughtful, personal, and professional comments in way less time. Real Comments That Sound Like You Instructron’s report card tool isn’t just about filling in a tem
How to Assign a Writing Activity in Instructron (and Let Tronnie Be the Coach)
Need a way to support every student writer without cloning yourself? Instructron’s Writing Activities let you assign a prompt and have Tronnie, your built-in AI coach, offer personalized, skill-specific feedback students actually understand. Here’s how to do it from both the teacher and student sides: 👨🏫 Teacher Side: Creating a Writing Assignment 1. Sign In and Head to Writing Activities From your teacher dashboard, scroll down and click “Writing Activities.” Then hit “Create Activity.
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Our Move to Privacy-First Analytics at Instructron
Why we removed Google Analytics, what we replaced it with, and how it benefits our users At Instructron, we believe that powerful educational tools shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy. Our goal is to support teachers and students through a platform that is not only effective, but also trustworthy. That’s why we’ve made a significant change to how we collect and manage product analytics. We’ve removed all traces of third-party tracking and committed even more deeply to a privacy-first appr
Why Instructron Isn't Just Another MagicSchool Clone
As of June 2025, there are more AI tools for educators than ever before, and that’s a good thing. MagicSchool continues to be one of the most well-known platforms, offering a broad library of AI tools for teachers, and more recently, expanding into student-facing supports as well. But here’s where Instructron stands apart: While others are just now building tools for students, Instructron was built for students from day one. We didn’t add student features later. We designed around them first.
“It Saves Them from Just Guessing”: How One Michigan Teacher Is Using Instructron to Boost Student Confidence
In the ever-growing sea of edtech tools, it’s rare to find one that feels like it was actually built with real classrooms in mind. But when Beth Y., a 5th grade teacher in Wyandotte, Michigan, started using Instructron with a small group of her students, something clicked right away, for both her and the kids. Beth didn’t need a training session or hours of PD to get started. Instructron’s onboarding takes minutes, and students can jump in immediately. That’s intentional. We believe tools shoul
AI Tools in Education: What’s Worth Your Time in 2025?
If you're a teacher, you’ve probably seen the explosion of AI tools being marketed to schools. Tools for grading, lesson planning, test prep, and more. And while some are genuinely helpful, others feel like they were built by people who’ve never stepped foot in a classroom. So which ones are actually worth looking at this year? We reviewed the most-used AI platforms in schools right now and broke them down by what they do for you (and your students). Whether you’re trying to save time, improve
The Necessary Evil: Why We Built Instructron for the World of High-Stakes Testing
Let’s just say it plainly: we don’t believe high-stakes tests paint a full picture of what our students know or who they are. As teachers, we’ve watched brilliant kids freeze up on a test day. We’ve seen creative thinkers, budding writers, and natural leaders reduced to a few percentage points and acronyms. And we’ve sat in too many meetings where “data” is used as the only lens through which a child is evaluated, ignoring the nuance, the growth, and the humanity that lives in every classroom.
Who’s Tronnie? Meet the AI Coach Powering Instructron
You’ve seen the glasses. You’ve seen the name. But Tronnie isn’t just Instructron’s mascot. He’s the AI-powered coach at the center of everything we do. Designed by real teachers (hi, that’s us), Tronnie is here to support both students and educators. Not by taking over, but by coaching through the process. Whether it’s test prep, writing, report cards, or lesson planning, Tronnie is the encouraging voice that keeps things moving forward. For Students: A Test Prep + Writing Coach That Doesn’t
Understanding Instructron's Privacy & Data Approach
Teachers often have questions about how educational technology handles student data, especially when AI is involved. Here's a quick overview of Instructron's approach to privacy and data security. Minimal Student Data Collection Instructron only collects a single Name/Nickname field for each student - no other personal information is needed. Teachers decide what goes in this field and can use first names, nicknames, or even anonymous codes if preferred. How Our AI Coaching Protects Privacy