The online learning market has grown rapidly over the past few years, and we’re seeing it continue to grow as more content is being made available online. EdTech startups are the new hotness, with a lot of money and VC interest.
Just like other major platforms that offer various courses where you can learn Japanese among other languages, these EdTech startups also have such classes and much more to offer.
The following list includes some of the most promising companies that have been created within the last year or so.
Let’s have a look at them.
- TutorMe
TutorMe is an EdTech platform that offers various courses online. It connects students with educators who are ready to give them help outside the classroom. Some of the subjects that TutorMe offer include English classes, computer science and Engineering. They partner with libraries and public schools and also offer 24 hour support.
- Labster
Labster is an EdTech company that normally hosts various virtual labs. These virtual labs do experiments in VR. The idea behind this platform is very simple; students can run real-life experiments using the help of a computer program built by Labster.
The best thing about Labster is that students can do their experiments in safe environments.
- TutorVista
TutorVista is another marketplace that connects people who need tutoring services with those willing to provide them. TutorVista uses AI technology to match students with teachers. They also use a rating system to rate teachers based on feedback from students.
- Socrative
Socrative is a web-based platform that allows educators to create quizzes, tests, assignments, etc. Thousands of schools around the globe use it. Socrative provides a free version for educational institutions, while the premium version costs a small amount of money per user per month.
- Cambly
Cambly is a video platform where people can find English tutors. It works similar to Skype but only for English lessons. It also has features like chat translations, lesson recordings and gives certifications. Unfortunately, it is exclusively for only those who want to learn English lessons.
- Moodle
Moodle is a popular open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that universities use worldwide. Moodle is compatible with almost any operating system and is easy to set up. This platform is mainly used for teaching purposes but can be used for other things.
- Teachoo
Teachoo is a website that connects teachers with students in India. Their main courses are Mathematics, Tax Preparation, and Microsoft excel. However, there are plans to expand into other countries as well.
- GoPractice
Have you thought of a platform that can teach you to grow a customer base? Well, GoPractice offers just that. This is a unique platform compared to other EdTech companies.
At the same time, it doesn’t offer a variety of online classes. However, it’s worth checking if you’re into EdTech. They have a 12-week course to help startups get a product that fits the market, launch it and make it even better. Their lessons are data analytics, systems thinking, and product management.
- Udemy
Udemy is an online learning platform that can be used for various courses. There are some great instructors on Udemy, so you will be able to find yourself a new hobby or skill to develop. You can use Udemy to learn everything from web design to programming languages such as Python & Android development.
- Outschool
Outschool is a company that creates virtual reality programs for children. The idea is simple: kids study at home using VR headsets and then test out what they’ve learned through practice exams.
Kids don’t need to go to school anymore! If you are a homeschooling parent, this could be a great way to keep your child engaged during the summer months.
- Brainly
Brainly is a quiz creation site that makes creating questions easier than ever. It’s interface is very clean and intuitive. It’s perfect for creating multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, matching questions, true/false questions, and more.
Users create quizzes about whatever topic they want and then share them via Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, etc. It’sIt’s an amazing place to get ideas for homework, tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Photomath
Photomath is a free service that allows you to add images and videos to your Math problems. Students love it because they can show their work. Teachers like it because they can see exactly where their students went wrong. Photomath has been around since 2012 and was created by two former engineers who were fed up with the fact that most solutions weren’t user-friendly.
- SparkNotes
SparkNotes is a website that provides students with summaries and detailed analysis of books. Students can read the book first and then return later to read the summary. It’sIt’s also a great resource for teachers because it gives them a quick overview of the plot, characters, themes, and major events.
Summing it up
There are plenty of EdTech platforms, but these are our favorites. We hope you found this list helpful. Please let us know which ones you think are the best. Do you have any suggestions? Comment below!
