At Scholar Education, we’re focused on helping teachers do what they do best—teach. This Feature Highlight introduces a new tool designed to support that mission: AI-powered feedback on open-ended responses, made possible by PAWfessor Bruce.
This feature helps students get the guidance they need—right when they need it—while making it easier for teachers to provide meaningful feedback without adding more to their plates.
Why Open-Ended Feedback Is So Important
Open-ended questions often lead to the richest student thinking—but also take the most time to review. Research shows that students benefit most from feedback when it’s specific, timely, and tied to learning goals. That’s especially true for students who need extra support or confidence to revise and grow.
With this tool, students receive clear, actionable feedback aligned to your expectations. It helps them understand what they did well and where they can improve—right when they’re most ready to hear it.
Designed to Support Teachers
Many AI tools skip the teacher entirely. We don’t. This tool keeps teachers in control every step of the way.
- You decide what students see. Feedback is only shared after you review it. You can edit it, add your own insights, or skip it entirely.
- Speed up grading with speech-to-text. Teachers can speak their edits or add verbal comments using our built-in voice tool. It’s a faster, more natural way to give feedback—especially when you’re on the go.
- Supports your instruction. Feedback is based on academic standards and tied to what’s being taught in the classroom, helping reinforce learning goals and support students consistently.
Whether you’re teaching writing, science, or social studies, this tool helps you respond to student work faster and more accurately, without sacrificing quality.
How It Works
- Students submit an open-ended response through the Scholar platform.
- PAWfessor Bruce reviews the content and drafts feedback aligned to learning standards.
- You review, edit, or use speech-to-text to adjust the message before it’s sent.
The process is secure, quick, and built into your existing classroom workflow—no extra apps, no new steps to learn.
Supporting Student Growth Across All Levels
This feature helps all students, but it’s especially valuable for:
- Students who benefit from individualized learning feedback
- English language learners needing language-sensitive responses
- Students with IEPs or 504 plans who need consistent academic support
- Gifted students looking to stretch their thinking
It’s one way we’re making personalized feedback more accessible across diverse classrooms.
Watch It in Action
Curious how it works? We’ve created a series of short demo videos that show PAWfessor Bruce in action—generating feedback, saving time, and supporting students in real time.
Check them out now on our YouTube channel: Scholar Education on YouTube
Bring Scholar to Your Classroom!
Want to see it in action in your own school? Teachers can bring Scholar Education to their schools for free by joining our waitlist for the 2025–2026 pilot program school year.
Join the waitlist and learn more here!
