From Topic to Discussion
Three steps. No new workflow to learn. Publish topics, students speak, and Classico grades the conversation.
Three steps. No new workflow to learn.
Classico is built so a teacher can go from a unit topic to a class that actually has something to say, without adding a new planning system on top of the one they already use.
01. Publish conversation topics
Come up with 4–8 conversation topics for students, set a due date, and publish. Those topics become Classico conversation cards. Students see the same prompts. No extra setup of classes is required to try the first assignment.
02. Students speak their mind
Students open the assignment in the browser and answer out loud. Tink keeps them talking — hopping when they build momentum, asking a follow-up when the answer is thin, and reacting when they land a strong point. The work is spoken, so it is harder to paste in an answer they never thought through.
03. Graded automatically
While they speak, Classico scores depth of reasoning, coherence, and connection to modern events. Teachers only review 10 seconds of conversation to verify voice. The transcript and scores are ready before class, so discussion starts from arguments students have already said out loud.
What you walk into the next day
The point of the three steps is not a finished homework packet. It is a classroom where everyone has already taken a position. That is the path from topic to discussion.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Classico assignment go from topic to discussion?
A teacher publishes 4–8 conversation topics with a due date. Students speak their answers out loud while Tink keeps them talking. Classico grades automatically, and the teacher reviews about 10 seconds of conversation to verify voice before class.
Do teachers need a new workflow to use Classico?
No. Come up with conversation topics, set a due date, and publish. Students join with a class code and complete the assignment in the browser.
How long does teacher review take?
Teachers only review about 10 seconds of conversation to verify voice. Classico already transcribed the answer and scored depth, coherence, and connection to modern events.
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