Overview
Quill is a non-profit platform providing free literacy activities designed for teachers to use in the classroom. The activities help students improve their reading comprehension, writing, and grammar skills. Aimed at elementary, middle, and high school levels, Quill assists educators with AI-driven tools to facilitate reading and writing instruction, offering personalized feedback and adaptive learning exercises. Quill is currently used by over 2,000 schools, including Boston Public Schools, Houston Independent School District, and Orange County Public Schools.
Features & Benefits
Quill offers several tools that support both individual and class-based learning, primarily designed for teachers to manage and facilitate:
- Quill Reading for Evidence: Teachers assign nonfiction texts paired with AI-powered writing prompts to help students build comprehension. Instead of multiple-choice questions, students respond to prompts, which are analyzed by AI to provide targeted feedback, encouraging evidence-based thinking.
- Quill Connect: Teachers can use Quill Connect to guide students through sentence restructuring. The tool uses AI to help students transform fragmented or run-on sentences into well-structured ones, with instant AI-generated feedback to improve clarity.
- Quill Lessons: Teachers lead whole-class or small-group writing sessions with Quill Lessons, using interactive slides that include writing prompts. The AI evaluates student responses in real time, helping teachers adapt the lesson to students’ needs.
- Quill Diagnostic: This AI-driven diagnostic tool helps teachers quickly determine which literacy skills their students need to work on. Personalized learning plans are automatically created based on student performance, making it easier for teachers to assign relevant activities.
- Quill Proofreader: Teachers can assign proofreading activities where students edit passages, and the AI provides corrections based on common grammatical errors. This supports students in improving their editing skills while reducing grading time for teachers.
- Quill Grammar: Teachers use over 150 grammar activities, designed to be completed in about 10 minutes, to fit into daily lessons. AI feedback helps students correct their work, allowing teachers to focus on more strategic instructional areas.
Quill Platforms
Web app
Quill Tasks
- Provide AI-driven reading comprehension activities with writing prompts for students
- Help teachers guide students through sentence restructuring activities
- Facilitate whole-class or small-group writing lessons with AI support
- Enable personalized diagnostics for literacy skills, managed by teachers
- Assign proofreading exercises with AI-driven corrections for students
- Deliver grammar practice sessions with instant AI feedback
Quill Integrations
- Google Classroom
- Clever
Real-world Applications
Teachers use Quill to personalize writing instruction through AI. With diagnostic tools, teachers can quickly assess each student’s needs. Quill then provides specific activities based on the AI’s analysis, allowing teachers to focus more on individualized guidance.
Classroom writing sessions are enhanced with Quill Lessons. Teachers can manage whole-class or group activities using interactive slides, where each student’s writing is evaluated by AI in real time. This feature allows for a more dynamic, responsive approach to teaching writing.
Editing and proofreading tasks are streamlined. Teachers assign passages for students to proofread, and the AI provides immediate corrections. This helps students practice their editing skills while reducing the workload for teachers in providing detailed feedback.
Short grammar exercises guided by AI offer consistent practice. Teachers can use Quill’s ten-minute grammar exercises to reinforce learning. The AI feedback is immediate, which means students learn from their mistakes on the spot, and teachers can monitor progress without manually grading each activity.
Consider a classroom where the teacher can quickly set up personalized learning plans, and the AI does the heavy lifting in evaluating responses and highlighting areas that need improvement, giving educators more time to focus on meaningful interactions with their students.
Who is Quill for
- Teachers (elementary, middle, and high school)
- School administrators (for tracking school-wide literacy progress)
- Students (using assigned activities)
Pricing & Discount
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | Access to all activities and scorebook overview. |
| Teacher Premium | $80/year | Advanced reporting, detailed data for teachers. |
| School Premium | $1800/year | Unlimited teacher licenses, school-wide progress tracking. |
Quill Free version
Available ✅
Limitations
- Quill Premium offers advanced reporting and progress tracking, but this feature is unavailable in the free version.
- Limited customization in activities beyond the pre-designed set.
Concerns
- Data Privacy: Schools must ensure compliance with data protection policies when using student data for personalized learning.
- Learning Curve: Teachers might need some time to get used to navigating Quill’s features, especially the reporting tools.
- Compatibility: Quill is only available as a web app, which limits its usability for classrooms without consistent internet access.
Potential Future Developments
- Mobile App: A mobile app version of Quill could help teachers and students interact with the tool outside of the classroom.
- Voice Input Support: Adding voice-to-text features could help students who struggle with typing and give teachers an additional option for assignments.
- Expanded Content Libraries: Adding more creative writing topics could broaden the range of activities that teachers can assign to their students.
Join thousands of schools like Boston Public Schools, Houston Independent School District, and Orange County Public Schools in using Quill to make literacy improvement structured, adaptable, and supportive for teachers and students alike.
