As a teacher juggling six different preps—ranging from Professional Communication and DE Speech to UIL Journalism coaching—I know what it feels like to be buried under stacks of outlines, reflections, and drafts. Grading isn’t just time-consuming—it’s mentally exhausting. And for years, I thought that was just part of the job.
Then I started using Brisk Teaching, and everything changed.
Brisk has become my go-to tool for delivering meaningful, standards-based feedback in a fraction of the time it used to take. If you’ve ever wished grading felt more like teaching and less like punishment, this is for you.
🛠️ How I Use Brisk’s Targeted Feedback Tool
Here’s how I use Brisk in my classroom (and coaching spaces) to provide feedback that’s clear, aligned, and actually helpful:
✅ Standards-Based, In-Doc Comments
Brisk integrates directly into Google Docs, which means I can leave personalized, aligned comments inside student work. Whether it’s a speech outline, a UIL News Writing draft, or a journal reflection, Brisk allows me to assess with purpose—tying each comment back to specific learning targets or rubric criteria.
🧠 Actionable Insights for Every Student
Gone are the days of “Great job!” and “Needs work.” Brisk helps me deliver specific suggestions that tell students what to improve and why. That kind of clarity empowers revision, builds student confidence, and fosters a true feedback loop.
💡 Data-Driven Instruction from Real-Time Trends
Brisk doesn’t just improve my grading—it improves my teaching.
For example, after grading 25 persuasive outlines in DE Speech, I realized that more than half the class was struggling with transitions between main points. I used that insight to craft a targeted mini-lesson using Brisk’s Presentation Builder. Instead of reteaching blindly, I taught exactly what students needed.
💬 Real Talk: Brisk Saved My Weekend
“This is BRILLIANT. I was able to grade in 1 hour what would have taken me ALL DAY to do!! Brisk has given me back my weekend with my family.”
This is an actual testimonial, but honestly—it could’ve been written by me.
Brisk helps me work smarter, not longer. The quality of my feedback has improved, and I’m no longer sacrificing hours of personal time to get there.
📚 TEKS Tie-In: Why It Matters Instructionally
Using Brisk also ensures my feedback aligns with Texas TEKS. For example, in Professional Communication, one of our key standards is:
130.113(c)(9): Evaluate messages for clarity, organization, and logic.
Brisk allows me to assess these elements with precision, leaving students with clear steps toward mastery.
🚀 Final Thoughts: Make Every Comment Count
If you’re ready to stop drowning in grading and start giving your students feedback that truly supports growth, Brisk is the tool for you. You’ll get your time back, and your students will benefit from feedback that’s timely, personalized, and aligned.
Try it for yourself at 👉 BriskTeaching.com