Educators who work daily in Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Classroom know that these tools are powerful but sometimes time-consuming. A newer Chrome extension called Brisk Teaching has been gaining attention because it integrates directly with Google’s education suite and provides a range of supports for both teachers and students.
This month’s tech tip highlights a few practical ways teachers are using Brisk to streamline their work and expand instructional possibilities.
Faster, More Targeted Feedback
Feedback is one of the most important factors in student learning, but it can also take significant time. With Brisk, teachers can open a document in Google Docs and automatically generate draft comments that align with a student’s writing. This approach supports formative assessment by giving students feedback they can act on immediately, while also giving teachers a starting point to refine and personalize their responses.
Turning Online Resources Into Lessons
Brisk also includes tools for building classroom materials. Teachers can take an article, a video, or even a PDF and convert it into a Google Slides presentation that includes interactive elements such as quizzes and images. For educators designing blended learning experiences, this feature can save prep time while creating engaging instructional content.
Support for Differentiation
Classrooms often include students with a wide range of reading levels and language backgrounds. Brisk’s “Text Leveler” allows teachers to instantly adjust the reading level of any text, making it accessible for different learners. Its translation tool supports dozens of languages, which can be especially helpful for English language learners. Another feature, “Brisk Boost,” provides students with real-time feedback as they write, encouraging revision and self-improvement.
Streamlining Administrative Tasks
Beyond instruction, teachers spend considerable time on routine communications and paperwork. Brisk can help draft parent emails, substitute plans, or recommendation letters. While these drafts still require teacher review and personalization, the automation can reduce repetitive typing and free up time for more direct student support.
Insight Into Student Writing Processes
The “Inspect Writing” tool allows teachers to review a timeline of how a student developed their writing, including when text was typed, revised, or pasted in. This can prompt conversations about research, drafting, and academic integrity. It also gives teachers a clearer understanding of how students approach their writing assignments.
Why It’s Worth Exploring
Brisk Teaching is not a replacement for the professional judgment of teachers, but it can serve as a useful assistant inside the tools many educators already rely on. By supporting feedback, lesson creation, differentiation, and administrative efficiency, it provides ways to manage some of the workload challenges teachers face.
