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New Year, Same Priorities: A Privacy‑First, Transparent Classroom Tool
Every January, I (along with many others) try to reset the same way: pick the priorities that matter most and recommit to them. For Instructron, that’s always been simple: * Keep student data minimal. * Keep teachers in control. * Keep AI auditable (no black boxes). * Keep our tech stack clean (no “mystery trackers” hiding in the background). This post is a quick check-in of that. Our privacy approach (in plain language) Students stay anonymous by design Students don’t need an email
Small Wins, Big Persistence: What 88 Messages Taught Us About Scaffolding
Privacy: We paraphrase learner messages, use randomized IDs, and never train on student work. What you'll learn: Why students give up, and how to stop it. The science of small wins, self-efficacy, and scaffolding—plus 4 classroom-ready strategies. The podcast above covers the same material. Choose your preferred format: watch on YouTube or continue reading below. The Scene It's 12:37 PM on a Monday when a student types these words into their writing activity: "i dont get the prompt". They'
AI in the Classroom: A Rebuttal to the Doubters
There's no denying that artificial intelligence prompts strong reactions, especially in education. Concerns about privacy, depersonalization, and unintended consequences are real. But at Instructron, we designed our AI tools explicitly for classrooms, anchored in trust, transparency, and teacher empowerment. Here’s our response to the most common criticisms. 1. “AI invades student privacy.” The truth: Instructron was built to minimize the data we collect. We don’t ask for student names, email
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
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