SmartEducator - Design & Technology

Assessing creative projects, technical drawings, and practical prototypes requires a blend of artistic flair and technical rigour. SmartEducator’s AI is tailored to meet these demands, offering a multi-modal approach that evaluates both creative innovation and precise engineering.

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Enhancing Design & Technology Assessment with SmartEducator

SmartEducator, an AI-powered platform by Sendient, is designed to support Design and Technology teachers by automating repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on fostering innovation and hands-on learning. With AI-driven assessment tools, personalised feedback, and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, SmartEducator enhances both teaching and learning, ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to excel in D&T.

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Efficiency and Time Management

By automating the marking of design sketches, CAD models, and project evaluations, SmartEducator helps save you valuable hours each week. Instead of spending time on administrative tasks, you can focus on guiding pupils through the design thinking process, mentoring them in prototyping techniques, and encouraging them to explore sustainable and user-centred design solutions.

Consistency and Objectivity

SmartEducator’s AI-driven algorithms apply standardised criteria across all Design and Technology assignments, eliminating subjective biases and ensuring fairness in marking. Whether you’re assessing a product design portfolio, a structural engineering model, or a sustainable materials research project, pupils benefit from consistent, transparent assessment, while you can trust that each submission is marked with accuracy and objectivity.

Seamless Integration with Microsoft Teams

SmartEducator integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, placing all lesson plans, assignments, and feedback channels in one central hub. Pupils can access mark schemes, submit design projects, and receive instant feedback within Teams, while you gain real-time insights into individual and class-wide progress, streamlining the teaching and learning experience in Design and Technology.

Adaptability to Various Assessment Modalities

SmartEducator supports a range of Design and Technology assessments, including hands-on prototyping, technical reports, 3D CAD designs, and market research presentations. You can tailor mark schemes to align with curriculum objectives, ensuring that every assessment type—from small-scale design tasks to full project-based learning activities—is evaluated thoroughly and fairly.

Support for Diverse Learning Needs

Features such as text-to-audio and audio-to-text enable pupils with different learning preferences and needs to engage fully with D&T theory and practical applications. Whether students require additional support with technical vocabulary, blueprint analysis, or digital modelling, SmartEducator ensures accessibility and inclusivity for all students.

Enhanced Quality Feedback

More than just a mark, SmartEducator provides detailed, targeted feedback on technical drawings, material choices, and problem-solving approaches. Pupils receive specific insights into their design process, helping them refine their ideas and improve their practical skills. Teachers can add personalised comments alongside AI-driven insights, ensuring feedback is both constructive and tailored to each student’s creative journey.

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