Encounter Edu is a live lesson platform that connects students with experts and real-world environments through interactive virtual experiences. This approach enhances curriculum-aligned education by providing engaging, expert-led sessions that make learning relevant and accessible without the need for specialized equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many educators lack access to real-world environments and experts, making it difficult to provide students with engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences. Traditional teaching methods often fail to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications, limiting student interest and comprehension.
Solution
Encounter Edu provides a platform for live, interactive virtual lessons that connect students with experts and environments worldwide. The platform delivers curriculum-aligned educational content through virtual encounters, enhancing learning by making it relevant and accessible. These live lessons act as virtual field trips, immersing students in real-world case studies and enriching classroom topics. By partnering with scientists, conservationists, and other experts, Encounter Edu helps students not only learn about subjects but also fosters aspiration and encourages action.
Target Audience
The primary users are teachers, parents, and home educators seeking to enhance their curriculum with engaging, expert-led virtual learning experiences.
Features
- Live, interactive lessons delivered by world-class speakers and experts
- Curriculum-aligned content mapped to national standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Multimedia resources including galleries, short videos, interactive diagrams, and virtual reality content
- Teacher resources providing full units and individual, fully-resourced lessons
- Activities including science investigations, craft projects, and interactive quizzes
- Professional development resources offering background information on science and teaching
- Flexible pay-per-view options and subscription-based access