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HOW IT WORKS
What Is the NextPitch Assistant?
The NextPitch Assistant is an AI-powered tool designed to maximize the ability of educators and community partners to support learners.
The NextPitch Assistant helps remove common barriers:
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Time constraints
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Writer’s block
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Uncertainty about expectations
It does not replace professional judgment, lived experience, or human encouragement. Instead, it makes meaningful engagement more accessible and sustainable.
The Assistant supports people, not replaces them.
Educators
How Educators Use the NextPitch Assistant
Educators have access to the NextPitch Resource Library, a collection of AI generators that support planning, facilitation, and feedback.
Educators can use the Assistant to:
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Generate first drafts of rubric-based feedback
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Plan real-world learning experiences
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Design authentic prompts and reflections
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Strengthen alignment to learning goals and rubrics
Every output is a starting point, not a final product. Educators review, edit, and personalize content before sharing it with learners.
Partners
How Partners Use the NextPitch Assistant
Partners have access to a dedicated Partner Resource Library focused on increasing real-world impact.
Partners can use the Assistant to:
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Generate first drafts of high-quality comments
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Align feedback to educator rubrics and expectations
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Save time while maintaining thoughtful, professional engagement
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Expand participation across more competitions
Partners remain fully in control—editing language, adding perspective, and ensuring authenticity before submitting feedback.
Assistant Chat
Custom Support with Assistant Chat
For personalized guidance, educators and partners can use the NextPitch Assistant chat feature.
Chat can support:
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Feedback refinement
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Planning questions
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Clarifying rubric expectations
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Brainstorming engagement ideas
The Assistant responds based on the role and tools available to each user.
AI for Learners
Why There Are No AI Tools for Learners
NextPitch intentionally does not provide AI tools for learners.
We challenge learners to:
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Think independently
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Develop original ideas
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Communicate in their own voice
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Engage directly with real human feedback
Decisions about learner AI use are left to organizational systems, allowing communities to apply their own policies, values, and instructional frameworks.
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NextPitch Values
Intentional AI. Real Impact.
The NextPitch Assistant reflects a simple belief:
AI should expand human capacity - not replace human thinking.
By supporting educators and partners behind the scenes, the Assistant helps create learning environments where innovation, reflection, and real-world connection can thrive.
