Hopscotch Labs – Turning Classrooms into Research Labs
Hopscotch Labs is an initiative by the Interactive Research Methods Lab (IRML) that
empowers high schools to transform classrooms into vibrant research labs. Using the
AP Research Toolkit—a collection of instructional strategies, interactive resources, and AI-powered tools—teachers can guide students toward deeper engagement with higher-level research while boosting their performance in AP Research and beyond.
Through scalable levels of support, Hopscotch Labs equips schools with everything
from quick-start training to immersive, AI-driven research environments.
Types of Hopscotch Labs
Hopscotch QuickStart
A one-hour training session (in person or virtual) introduces teachers to Hopscotch
4-AP Research. Each school receives a magnetic Hopscotch kit, giving teachers hands-on
tools to immediately integrate research strategies into their classrooms.
Hopscotch Connect
Everything in QuickStart, plus training on the IRML Web App, an AI-powered Learning Management System that integrates with the Hopscotch 4-AP Research toolkit. Teachers can create classes, manage student research projects, provide feedback, and collaborate with other educators—bringing research to life in a connected digital space.
Hopscotch Signature
Includes all the benefits of QuickStart and Connect, plus a personalized version of Hopscotch 4-AP Research tailored to the school’s context. Schools also receive a striking 80” x 50” vinyl Hopscotch decal, transforming the classroom floor into an interactive research map students can step into.
Hopscotch AirLab
The full immersive experience: everything in previous levels plus the IRML-airlab,
an affordable, inflatable, open-access educational lab. This portable environment
turns any classroom into an engaging, interactive space where students use semantic
AI resources to explore, design, and present their research in dynamic ways.
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Cass High School - Hopscotch Signature Lab
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