SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments.

Designing effective quizzes takes time—especially when crafting well-balanced multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong answers to encourage critical thinking. AI Assist streamlines this process, generating high-quality quiz questions at defined levels in seconds so teachers can focus on engaging their students rather than spending time on quiz creation.

AI Assist supports four interactive quiz-based activities, each offering a unique way to engage students:

• Response: A versatile tool for formative assessment where students complete quizzes individually on their own devices.
• Monster Quiz and Team Quiz: Game-based activities that foster collaboration and competition as students work in teams to answer questions on their devices.
• Game Show: A front-of-class experience that turns quizzes into an interactive game show, perfect for review sessions and whole-class participation.
• Speedup: A fast-paced front-of-classroom race where students compete to answer questions quickly, with the first car crossing the finish line declared the winner.

“We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Lumio that demonstrates our commitment to responsible innovation in education technology,” says Dan McMahon, Vice President of Software at SMART Technologies. “By integrating AI Assist, we’re giving teachers access to powerful, time-saving tools that streamline quiz creation without sacrificing quality or customization.”

“As a former teacher, I know firsthand how time-consuming it can be to develop engaging, high-quality assessments. With AI Assist, we’re giving teachers valuable time back by automating quiz creation while maintaining the quality they expect. This means they can spend more time focusing on connecting with their students,” says Kimberly Ball, Senior Manager of Global Learning & Strategic Initiatives at SMART Technologies. The addition of AI Assist in Lumio exemplifies SMART’s commitment to empowering educators and enhancing learning outcomes through innovative technology.

About Lumio by SMART
Lumio by SMART is an easy-to-use, digital learning tool that lets teachers transform lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences to engage students on their devices, wherever they are. With countless ways for students to engage and drive their own learning, Lumio is a perfect fit for educators who are looking for ways to increase interactivity, collaboration, and game-based learning. To learn more, visit GoLumio.com.