AI is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool to support educators in new and exciting ways.
Imagine having an intelligent partner in the classroom, one that can personalize learning, offer instant insights, and free up your time to focus on what matters most: connecting with your students.
This isn't about replacing teachers; it's about augmenting their abilities and creating a dynamic learning environment where AI acts as a valuable co-teacher.
Now, imagine that this intelligent co-teacher anticipates your needs without being intrusive ...
- Instantly accessing the perfect prompt to spark engagement when you need it
- Providing a concise explanation to clarify concepts when you ask
- Delivering a targeted question to push student thinking when you request it
Lots of today's teacher AI tools can do that for you -- during your planning period or if you take a quick break from teaching to ask.
But what if that intelligent co-teacher was sitting on your desk next to you -- ready to support you at any moment?
That's M2, your AI-powered assistant ready to elevate your lessons with a simple click.
What can an intelligent co-teacher do to help me?
Let's just ask ...
"M2, what can do in my classroom?"
- 💡Live Teaching Tips: I provide instant AI suggestions tailored to your objective—no coach, no time-consuming video reviews. No gotchas.
- 🧑🏫Real-Time Classroom Support: Ask me (“ask M2”) for help anytime during class. You can ask me to “Explain that,” “Translate that”, “Ask me a question,” “Tell me a joke” and more to keep modern learners engaged.
- 💬Personalized Feedback: At the end of each session, I’ll give you insights on your engagement, questioning, and pacing — along with pre-built MirrorTalk reflections for students and teachers!
Below: we'll look at 10 ways to co-teach with AI in any classroom. But first ...
What if I don't have an M2 device? Can I still do this?
AI can still support teachers — providing teaching tips, delivering questions in the moment, translating tricky concepts into more understandable explanations for students.
If you don't have an M2, you can still get real-time AI feedback and support ...
- Keep an AI assistant (like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude) pulled up on your smart display or projector screen, ready for a quick query
- Use an AI assistant on your phone to access the voice feature of an AI assistant to ask questions in the moment
- If students have access to an AI assistant (i.e. a student-facing chatbot like SchoolAI Spaces or Brisk Boost), designate a student to be the "AI co-teacher" and have the student prompt the AI whenever necessary
The prompts we suggest for M2 in this post can be used with any AI assistant. Whether you have M2 or not, you can use these prompts to drive your teaching forward.
But if you'd like this intelligent co-teacher sitting next to you ready to support you, M2 is ready to go.
What if I want to get an M2?
M2 is created by Swivl, the same company that brought you MirrorTalk -- the classroom app that uses AI to encourage students to reflect on their work. (Here are 10 easy ways to use MirrorTalk in your classroom.)
- MirrorTalk works on any student device -- Chromebooks, laptops, even mobile devices.
- You can give students a pre-created reflection assignment with MirrorTalk -- or you can have students start a no-prep reflection session with MirrorTalk on their own.
- MirrorTalk provides an AI analysis of your students' reflections in the teacher dashboard.
- Yes, it does have a free plan ... and yes, you can do a LOT with it.
M2 takes the power of MirrorTalk to the next level as an in-classroom device. It uses the same type of technology but in the form of a device -- a tablet with a camera, microphone and speakers -- that sits on a desk and interacts with the class.
- M2 can support the teacher with whole-group instruction from the front of the room.
- M2 can drive small group conversations with students.
- M2 can provide feedback on classroom conversations afterward.
And best of all, your students' data and privacy remain safe and intact.
You can get an M2 device for your classroom -- or get multiple for your school or district. When you do, you can get a free annual subscription with your first purchase of M2 with this referral code: M2DT2025
Integrating M2 is seamless. You'll quickly master a few key verbal commands that unlock its potential to enhance teaching and learning precisely when you need it most.
Use the button below to set up a consultation call to see what it takes to equip your teachers and students with M2 ...
10 ways to co-teach with AI
If we want an intelligent co-teacher in our classrooms, what kind of support can it provide? Here are 10 ways to co-teach with an intelligent co-teacher.
- If you have M2: Just use the prompts at the end of each section.
- If you don't have M2: You can use these prompts with any AI assistant.
1. Get feedback and ideas on how to teach live
Who wants to wait for formal evaluations for teaching feedback? You can get quick tips, teaching ideas, and suggestions from M2 in the moment. It can provide these quick, informal feedback loops during your live classroom sessions with M2 -- or you can refer to them after class is over for ideas on what to do next (or to do differently next time).
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "Can you listen to my lesson and provide feedback? I am specifically looking to improve on (teaching standards)"
2. Model good questions
Explicitly model different types of questions – clarifying questions, probing questions, hypothetical questions, and questions that connect to prior knowledge. Think aloud as you formulate these questions, explaining your reasoning and what you hope to achieve with each. Encourage students to analyze why a question is effective.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "Can you give me a few examples of different types of questions I could model for my students during our live session on [topic]? Include a brief explanation of why each question is a good one."
3. Get discussions started
Don't just ask a question and wait. Prime the discussion pump with a provocative statement, a surprising statistic, a short multimedia clip, or a real-world dilemma related to the topic. Provide students with a brief "think time" before opening the floor for responses. Consider using breakout rooms for smaller group discussions before bringing everyone back together.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "I'm planning a live discussion on [topic]. Can you give me a few engaging prompts or short stimuli (like a surprising fact or a quick scenario) that I can use to kickstart a lively conversation among my students?"
4. Have a conversation partner to teach language
If you have students who don't speak English as their first language and could use some support, just have them buddy up with M2. They can station themselves right next to M2, who can act as their conversation partner. Because M2's AI technology supports lots of languages, it can help translate in real-time and answer questions in their native language.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "My (language) speaking students need support during our live session on [topic]. Can you be their partner and help them?"
5.Explain anything in ways students can understand
Focus on core concepts and use age-appropriate analogies and metaphors. Break down complex ideas into simple, relatable terms. Use visuals, stories, and hands-on activities (even virtually) to illustrate abstract concepts. Check for understanding frequently by asking students to explain the concept back in their own words.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "Imagine I need to explain the basic idea of [complex topic, e.g., photosynthesis] to a group of [grade level, e.g., third graders] during a live session. Can you give me a simple analogy or a step-by-step way to explain it using language they would understand?"
6. Setup a station for questions about a lesson, in any language
Have M2 be a dedicated reflection where students can post questions related to the lesson at any time. Encourage students to ask questions in their preferred language. You can then address these questions during a designated Q&A portion of your live session or provide written responses. Consider having student volunteers act as "first responders" to answer simpler questions.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "I want to create a dedicated 'question station' for my students to ask about our live lesson on [topic], and I want to encourage them to ask in any language they feel comfortable with. What are some tips I can use to set this up and manage questions effectively?"
7. Make any subject entertaining
Infuse your lessons with elements of gamification (points, badges, friendly competition), storytelling, humor (age-appropriate!), and real-world connections that resonate with students' interests. Use multimedia creatively – short, engaging videos, interactive simulations, or even incorporating popular culture references (when relevant).
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "I'm teaching [subject] during my next live session, and I want to make it more entertaining for my students. Can you give me a few specific ideas for incorporating games, humor, or interactive elements into this lesson?"
8. Send students off with a reflective question
At the end of your live session, pose a thought-provoking question that encourages students to synthesize what they've learned, connect it to their own experiences, or consider future applications. This could be a question they journal about, discuss with a family member, or briefly respond to in an online forum.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "As I wrap up my live lesson on [topic], I want to leave my students with a reflective question. Can you listen to the lesson and suggest a question that will encourage them to think deeper about what they learned and its relevance to their lives?"
9. Always have a way to explain relevance
Start each lesson by clearly articulating the "why" behind the learning. Connect the topic to real-world problems, current events, future careers, or students' personal interests. Use case studies, guest speakers, or virtual field trips to illustrate the practical applications of the material. Regularly revisit the relevance throughout the lesson.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "I'm planning my introduction for a lesson on [topic]. Can you give me a few compelling ways to explain to my students why this topic is important and relevant to their lives or future?"
10. Set up M2 as a station to be your teaching assistant in small groups
Leverage M2 to facilitate small group activities and provide personalized support. Imagine setting up an "M2 Station" where small groups can dive into targeted activities you've loaded, offering instant feedback and personalized support as they work. M2 can act as a virtual facilitator, guiding students with prompts and explanations, even in different languages, allowing you to circulate and focus on other groups. This creates a dynamic learning hub where students receive immediate assistance, fostering independence and deeper understanding within their collaborative work, ultimately freeing you to provide more individualized attention where it's needed most.
Just ask: Hey M2 ... "I am going to set up stations as small group activities. The objective is [objective here] I need you to assist the students by leading the activity, giving feedback, and supporting student reflection in these groups."
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