FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Straight answers about what HandsUp is, how it protects teacher control and student safety, and what trying it actually looks like.
Is this an LMS?
No. An LMS stores content and grades. HandsUp is operational learning intelligence for classroom time — it makes learning, friction and progress visible during the lesson so teachers can act. It sits alongside your existing systems.
Does this replace teachers?
No. HandsUp does not replace teachers. Every recommendation is a prompt for a professional decision — the teacher chooses whether, when and how to act, and nothing reaches a student without a teacher sending it.
Is this surveillance?
No. HandsUp is designed for instructional visibility, not surveillance. Signals describe what is happening in a task so the teacher can help in the moment; they are not used to monitor people, and students are not secretly scored or labelled.
How is AI used?
AI helps surface what may need attention and drafts grounded support. It does not decide and it does not act on its own. Recommendations are explainable in classroom language — what was observed, why a move is suggested, and an honest note on confidence. The teacher reviews and controls everything student-facing.
How is this different from analytics?
Analytics is retrospective — it tells you what happened after learning. HandsUp is operational — it makes learning visible while it is still happening, when an instructional decision can still change the outcome.
What evidence does HandsUp create?
Evidence built from instruction — support offered, observed recovery signals and learning movement — reported honestly (“appears to have helped”), never claimed as proof. It complements, rather than replaces, assessment.
What does a pilot look like?
A practical, phased pilot: preparation, a small classroom trial, evidence and reflection, then a scale discussion. Start small — one classroom, one faculty, or one improvement challenge — and scale with evidence.
How long does implementation take?
It is intentionally lightweight. A focused pilot typically runs over a few weeks (around 4–8), beginning with a small number of teachers or classes, with support throughout.
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