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Adam Sparks

Adam taught social studies and English in Nebraska, Chicago, and China for 7 years and holds a master's in Learning Design and Technology from Stanford. His work focuses on improving K-12 formative assessment through peer feedback. He is the cofounder of Short Answer. Follow him on Twitter @mrsparkstweets
Skill Builders...in Scriblit

Introducing Skill Builders

https://youtu.be/toiw8kTwhbo We’re excited to introduce Skill Builders alongside the launch of Scriblit (formerly Short Answer). Skill Builders are quick practice activities that help students master

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Scriblit (Formerly Short Answer)

From Short Answer to Scriblit

We’re celebrating our next chapter with a new name. https://vimeo.com/1214400993?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci There was a moment this summer when we knew Scriblit was going to be our

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PAIRR Webinar Recording

On March 9th, 2026, Short Answer was honored to be joined by a cross-institutional research team studying peer feedback, AI, and writing instruction. Marit MacArthur,

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EduProtocols. Teach Better. Work Less. Achieve More.

Short Answer 🤝 EduProtocols

Short Answer has officially partnered with EduProtocols! We’ve long admired EduProtocols’ creative, research-based approach to teaching, and we’re teaming up to bring those ideas to

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Students submit responses, discuss with AI characters, then reflect together.

Pen Pals Overview

What is Pen Pals? Pen Pals is a new Short Answer activity type where students submit writing, then debate feedback from two AI characters who

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