π‘ Additional Recommendations to Get the Most Out of Athena
Designed for teachers of all tech skill levels
π 1. Use AI-Powered Assignments for Different Skill Levels
Athena can automatically create customized assignments that match each studentβs ability, helping you meet the diverse needs of your classroom.
π οΈ How to Do It:
When creating a lesson, include clear instructions in the AI prompt, such as:
βCreate three versions of this activity: one for beginners, one for intermediate learners, and one for advanced students.β
Athena will generate assignments with varying difficulty levels.
For example, in a math lesson:
Beginner: Basic single-step problems.
Intermediate: Multi-step problems with hints.
Advanced: Complex word problems requiring critical thinking.
β Why This Matters:
It ensures that students are challenged at their own pace, preventing boredom or frustration.
You can provide targeted support to struggling students and advanced tasks to high achieversβall without creating multiple assignments from scratch.
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π 2. Use Real-Time Student Data to Guide Your Instruction
Athena gives you live insights into how your students are performing, allowing you to adjust your teaching on the spot.
π οΈ How to Do It:
Go to your Teacher Dashboard.
Select the course you want to monitor.
Youβll see real-time data showing:
Which students are actively working.
Who is struggling with specific concepts.
Who is excelling and might need more challenging material.
β How to Use the Data Effectively:
π If students are struggling: Pause the lesson and re-teach or offer extra support.
π₯ If students are excelling: Provide extension activities or more advanced challenges.
π For mixed performance: Group students by skill level for small-group instruction or peer support.
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π₯ 3. Make Your Videos Interactive
Athena lets you enhance regular videos by adding interactive elements, making lessons more engaging and helping you check for understanding.
π οΈ How to Do It:
Go to Create Lesson β Select Video Lesson.
Upload or link to a YouTube or existing video.
Click on βAdd Interactionβ and choose from:
Multiple-choice questions: Check comprehension during the video.
Open-ended prompts: Ask students to explain their thinking.
Pause and reflect moments: Add brief pauses for students to answer questions before moving on.
β Why It Works:
Students are more engaged since they interact with the content, not just passively watch.
You receive instant feedback on their comprehension.
It promotes active learning and critical thinking.
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π 5. Schedule Personalized Demo for Your School
To see how Athena can transform your classroom, book a personalized demo for your school. Our team will walk you through the platform step by step.
π Schedule a Demo Here