ClioVis is a digital timeline and network visualization tool that enables users to create interactive projects by categorizing events, conducting source research, and collaborating in real-time. It addresses the need for effective visual learning and presentation in education and research by allowing users to synthesize complex information and present it without relying on external software.
Funding
$130K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Students, educators, and researchers often struggle to synthesize complex information and present it in an engaging, visually compelling manner. Traditional presentation methods can be limiting, requiring users to rely on external software and hindering real-time collaboration. This can make it difficult to effectively demonstrate connections between events, conduct source research, and foster higher-level thinking skills.
Solution
ClioVis is a digital timeline and network visualization tool designed to enable users to create interactive projects by categorizing events, conducting source research, and collaborating in real-time. The platform allows users to synthesize complex information and present it without relying on external software. With ClioVis, users can gain a deeper understanding of the connections at play across different time periods or processes. The platform fosters student-centered learning in both synchronous and asynchronous environments and is versatile enough to support digital humanities projects, museum exhibits, and STEM-related visualizations.
Target Audience
ClioVis targets educators, students, researchers, and librarians who need a versatile tool for creating engaging assignments, facilitating group projects, performing complex network analysis, and building large timelines to synthesize research material.
Features
- Interactive timeline creation with event categorization and connection justification
- Real-time multi-user editing and group chat for collaborative projects
- Built-in presentation mode for projecting interactive timelines without external software
- Citation tools for conducting and citing primary and secondary source research
- Export functionality for timelines as Word documents, CSV files, or fully interactive visualizations
- Tools to differentiate between causation and correlation
- Visual network mapping of course lectures and readings