Module 3 · Spotting Imposters
IN THIS LESSON
This interactive assessment challenges you to evaluate three realistic vendor descriptions of educational technology products. Through careful analysis of technical language, claimed capabilities, and implementation details, you will categorise each product as either legitimate AI (✅), marketing hype (⚠️), or requiring additional evidence (❓).
The exercise simulates real-world scenarios educators face when evaluating EdTech purchases, developing your ability to make informed decisions about AI tool adoption. Your performance will be automatically assessed, with immediate feedback provided to reinforce learning outcomes.
Your Mission
Marketing teams love slapping AI-powered on everything.
Your job: separate real AI from clever automation and empty buzzwords. You'll analyze three vendor pitches and tag their claims as Legit, Hype, or Needs Proof.
🎯 AI vs. Hype Detector
Separate real AI from clever automation and empty buzzwords!
🎮 How to Play:
- ✅ Legit: Clear evidence of actual AI (training data, models, learning)
- ⚠️ Hype: Empty marketing buzzwords with no technical details
- ❓ Need Proof: Possible AI, but missing details
Goal: Correctly tag at least 2 out of 3 vendors to pass!
Vendor A: "SmartGrade Pro"
Our "revolutionary AI engine" transforms grading forever! Using "advanced smart algorithms", SmartGrade Pro "automatically understands" every student's unique needs. Our intelligent system analyzes assignments in seconds, providing personalized feedback that adapts to each learner. Unlike old-fashioned rubrics, our cutting-edge technology "grows smarter with every paper" it grades. Teachers report 90% time savings with our next-generation AI solution!
Vendor B: "MathCheck Assistant"
MathCheck uses a "trained neural network" to evaluate mathematical reasoning. Our system was "developed using 2 million student solutions" from diverse schools nationwide. The "model identifies 47 different approaches" and provides step-by-step feedback. As teachers verify or correct the feedback, the "system updates its weights" to improve accuracy. Currently achieving 94% agreement with expert teacher evaluations after continuous learning from 500,000 corrections.
Vendor C: "EduOptimizer Suite"
Experience the future with our "AI-powered automation"! EduOptimizer "intelligently schedules" classes, smartly assigns resources, and automatically optimizes your school day. When attendance drops below 80%, it "instantly alerts" administrators. If a textbook is overdue, it immediately sends reminders. Our "proprietary AI logic" follows your school's rules while maximizing efficiency. Set it once, and let our artificial intelligence handle the rest!