Enlighten AI by Teaching Lab Ventures

Enlighten AI is a fancy tool that helps teachers grade student writing quickly and fairly. Instead of being a one-size-fits-all tool, it learns how each teacher gives feedback and then does the same. This means students get comments that feel personal, not just computer-made — while teachers can spend less time grading and more time teaching.

Teachers can connect Enlighten AI to Google Classroom or set up classes themselves. They create assignments or import them, and then – they grade a few papers to show the AI their style. After that, the AI helps grade the rest, providing feedback that matches the teacher’s way.

All this is meant to save teachers a lot of time, and unsurprisingly, teachers have said they can grade in about half the time they used to. Specifically, one teacher even said it was like having a helper who never gets tired or makes mistakes. On the other hand, students also benefit because they get quick feedback and can improve their work faster.

Unlike other generic AI tools, including ChatGPT, Enlighten AI is made specifically for teachers. It doesn’t use teacher data to train itself, so it’s safe and private — plus, it follows rules to keep student information secure.

Ultimately, teachers who use Enlighten AI have noticed their students are more engaged. They try harder to improve their writing because they get helpful comments right away. This makes it a win-win for everyone. And that’s the whole point, we would add.