Shared at SgLDC Virtual Meet 2, 2025

This year I experimented using ShortAns FA in my Malay Language comprehension lessons, and honestly, it has changed the way my students learn and the way I teach. I shared this at the SgLDC Virtual Meet 2, 2025, and I thought I’d pen it down here so more of us can try it out.

Why ShortAnsFA is a Game-Changer

We all know the usual cycle: student write their comprehension answers, pass them up, and then wait for us to mark before they get any feedback. By the time they receive our comments, the learning moment has already slipped away.

With ShortAnsFA, it’s a different story:

• Students can check their answers before submitting – which nudges them towards self-monitoring (very aligned with our Digital Literacy and Technological Skills goals)

• They get immediate feedback after submitting – no more waiting one week later.

• They receive marks AND qualitative feedback – not just “right or wrong,” but explanations they can act on.

This is really assessment literacy in action. Students do not just receive grades; they learn to interpret feedback, adjust, and reflect on their learning. Using an AI-enabled tool like ShortAnsFA, they begin to understand assessment not as an end product, but as part of their learning journey. It’s like having me sit beside every child, coaching them in real time. And the best part? It builds their self-directed learning habits - they start to take responsibility for checking, correcting, and improving on their own.

Chunking + Pictures = Less Stress, More Access

Comprehension passages can overwhelm many of our students, especially in a mixed profile class. So I started breaking the passage into smaller chunks. It immediately felt more doable for students. Then, I layered in visuals. Using ChatGPT, I created simple illustrations for each chunk. This gave weaker readers an anchor, visual learners something to connect to, and stronger students more space to focus on higher-order thinking. It also ties back to Digital Literacy and Technological Skills goals – making learning more accessible, engaging and meaningful for all profiles of students.

Short Videos for Teachers Too!

During SgLDC, I didn’t just talk about the strategy. I also showed it in action through short demo videos.

1. What the lesson looks like

2. How you can set it up – snippets so any teachers can try it without reinventing the wheel.

I know how time-strapped we all are, so these videos were meant to be a plug-and-play inspiration.