MindLabs offers a hands-on STEM learning platform that utilizes augmented reality and mobile devices to facilitate interactive lessons for students in grades 3–5. By providing ready-made lesson plans and real-time progress tracking, the platform simplifies teaching while enhancing students' critical thinking and collaboration skills in science and engineering.
Funding
$160K 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
Traditional STEM education for elementary students often lacks hands-on engagement, making it difficult for students to grasp complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills. Educators also face challenges in creating engaging lesson plans and tracking student progress effectively.
Solution
MindLabs provides an augmented reality (AR) platform that transforms STEM learning for students in grades 3-5 through interactive, hands-on experiences. By combining a mobile app with physical cards, MindLabs brings science and engineering concepts to life with AR models and interactive challenges. The platform offers both guided challenges to teach fundamental concepts and a creative mode where students can design and collaborate on open-ended projects. A digital engineering design notebook and a live web dashboard enable educators to monitor student progress, review work, and provide feedback in real-time.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes elementary school educators teaching STEM subjects in grades 3-5, as well as parents seeking engaging educational tools for their children.
Features
- Augmented reality integration that overlays digital models onto physical cards for interactive learning
- Pre-designed lesson plans aligned with educational standards for forces, motion, energy, circuits, light, and sound
- Interactive storylines featuring engaging characters that guide students through STEM challenges
- Collaborative CREATE mode that allows students to design and build together in the same or different locations
- Digital Engineering Design Notebook for students to document ideas, test designs, and engage in self-assessment
- Live Web Dashboard for educators to track student progress, review work, and provide feedback
- Compatibility with both iOS and Android devices