Interview AI-Powered Historical Figures

Dr. Michael Calvert

Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania

Been using Humy in his district since 2024

“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”

Jacob Chisom

World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas

Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024

“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”

“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”

Paul Lepore

Social Studies Department Chairperson

“Through Humy’s dynamic platform, students engage in inquiry-driven explorations, where they not only interact with historical personas but also unearth leads to primary and secondary documents.”

Melissa Vanicky

Educator, Staten Island International School, NY

“Humy’s user-friendly platform has enhanced my students’ engagement and understanding of history. It helps them develop critical thinking and engage in insightful discussions.”

Jasper Nordling

Educator, Berghs School of Communication

“I introduced Humy as part of my student project and was surprised by the high level of engagement from my students. It added completely new dimensions to the project.”

Matthew Kreis

American History Teacher

“Humy revolutionizes education with personalized learning, tailored instruction, and enhanced student engagement. It fosters an interactive classroom, allowing hesitant students to confidently participate by engaging with historical figures like Frederick Douglass. Outstanding!”

“Humy saves me 4 hours per week on grading, and the feedback students receive is awesome. I really like it. I showed it to my principal, and he was blown away by it. The feedback part is really awesome.”

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Independent Editorial Review

“For young learners especially, the first task of a history teacher is to inspire interest. We’d argue that allowing them to chat with Lincoln will do that better than giving them a printed sheet of facts.”