At Dayspring Academy, middle school art teacher Mr. Durand isn’t just helping students refine their artistic talents, he’s helping them think like designers, innovators, and collaborators. Recently, his students took on a theme park design challenge, and to make their projects more authentic, Mr. Durand turned to Scholar Education.
What happened next was a creative twist on AI integration that brought real-world skills like research and communication into the art room.
Design Thinking Meets Roleplay With a Little Help from BaxterBot
To prepare for their design project, students needed to better understand the wants and needs of future theme park guests. So, Mr. Durand set up a focus group simulation and using BaxterBot as a virtual park visitor.
He crafted a unique simulation activity by giving BaxterBot a specific role: a participant in a focus group who had recently visited several theme parks. Students were then given instructions on how to conduct their focus group chats with BaxterBot, including how to ask open-ended questions and follow up for deeper insights.
Creative Conversations, Real-Time Insights
Once the simulation launched, the classroom buzzed with purposeful conversations. Students asked BaxterBot about his favorite rides, experiences, and frustrations at theme parks. They listened to his responses, took notes, and used that feedback to refine their designs, just like real designers do in the field.
The result? A powerful mix of critical thinking and creative problem-solving, all powered by AI.
Scholar Education: A Natural Fit for Creative Classrooms
Scholar isn’t just for core academic subjects. In Mr. Durand’s art room, it became a springboard for innovation and imagination. With easy customization and real-time support, BaxterBot turned into a dynamic collaborator that helped students practice communication and apply feedback, skills that matter far beyond the classroom.
Why Creative Teachers Are Turning to Scholar:
🎨 Custom AI Simulations for Creative Projects
Design authentic learning experiences with BaxterBot in roles that support your lesson goals.
🧠 Student-Led Learning
Encourage inquiry, communication, and critical thinking through meaningful dialogue.
🛠️ Flexible, Cross-Curricular Tools
Scholar adapts to any content area, from ELA and science to the arts.
📈 Real-World Skill Development
Build collaboration, empathy, and design thinking into your classroom culture.
The Results: Engaged Learners, Real-World Connections
Mr. Durand’s simulation project proves that when students see their work as purposeful, they rise to the occasion. Scholar helped make that happen, giving students an authentic audience and dynamic feedback loop that enriched both their learning and their final product.
With Scholar, even an art room becomes a launchpad for 21st-century skills.
