Kritik ImpactEd Week (August 2025 Edition)

Kritik ImpactEd Week August 2025 brought together educators worldwide for a series of interactive, community-driven sessions designed to inspire, connect, and elevate teaching practices. The week highlighted strategies for fostering critical thinking, building AI literacy, and creating impactful feedback loops—equipping participants with practical tools to enhance student engagement, encourage collaboration, and promote inclusive learning environments.

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1. Developing Critical Thinkers in Today’s Classroom

This session explored how educators can design learning experiences that push students to question, evaluate, and construct ideas thoughtfully. Participants learned how platforms like Kritik360 and VisibleAI supported these outcomes by making student thinking visible, shareable, and open to peer dialogue.

2. From Detection to Dialogue: Building AI Transparency into Course Design

This session examined how educators can design courses that encourage open, ethical conversations about AI use rather than focusing on policing it. Participants explored strategies for embedding AI transparency into course policies, assignments, and discussions, while fostering a culture of trust and critical engagement. The session featured insights from educators using VisibleAI to guide students in responsible and reflective AI use.

3. Feedback Loops in the Age of Instant Answers

This session explored how peer assessment can help students slow down and fully engage with their learning in a world of one-click solutions. Participants examined how reflective, iterative feedback loops foster deeper understanding, metacognition, and collaboration—skills essential for today’s fast-paced academic environment. The session also highlighted how tools like Kritik360 support these outcomes by creating meaningful opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and dialogue.

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