Yes! 🎉 Snorkl is designed for exactly that.
Snorkl uses built-in technology that automatically focuses on the closest and loudest voice — doing a great job of following a single student’s voice throughout the recording.
When you listen back, you might hear some background noise, but Snorkl generates a closed-caption transcript of the specific audio it evaluates.
Most teachers use Snorkl with the whole class speaking at once, often without headphones. Headphones can be a nice option for students who prefer extra focus.
Quick tips:
Start speaking right away: Snorkl identifies which voice to follow as soon as the student presses Record. If they wait 15 seconds before speaking, the AI may get confused. Encourage students to hit record only when they’re ready to talk.
Set a volume norm: A consistent classroom volume helps. If one student shouts near another’s microphone, it can interfere with the recording.
Mind your teacher voice: If you’re giving directions loudly while students record, the AI might pick up your voice too.
We like to think of Snorkl like a turn-and-talk. There’s a natural buzz of conversation, but when you “sit in” with one student in Snorkl, you clearly hear their thinking — and they get personalized feedback.
Bottom line: Try it! This is often more of a perceived barrier than a real one. Once you hear 30 students talking about their learning all at once, you won’t want to go back.