SamWise
SamWise is a voice-first learning platform that turns course materials into interactive conversation quizzes, helping educators hear from every student and individuals sharpen their communication and cognition. The platform provides transcripts, skill-by-skill rubrics, and class-level analytics to guide teaching. It also serves as a personal communication coach for individual learners.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data & Analytics
- Education Technology
- Software Only
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Problem
Traditional classroom discussions often only capture the voices of a few outspoken students, leaving teachers without a clear picture of overall comprehension. Quiet students, those who haven't done the reading, or those with insights they are hesitant to share are frequently overlooked, leading to unaddressed misconceptions and missed learning opportunities.
Solution
SamWise is a voice-first learning platform that converts course materials into interactive conversation quizzes. Students verbally work through the material one-on-one with the AI, which listens and adapts to their responses. The platform then generates individual transcripts, skill-by-skill rubrics, and class-wide analytics, giving teachers a comprehensive view of each student's understanding and highlighting concepts that need to be retaught. For individual learners, SamWise acts as a personal communication coach, helping to sharpen the cognitive skills that are often eroded by reliance on technology.
Target Audience
Primary customers are K-12 and higher education instructors seeking to understand all students' comprehension, as well as individual learners looking for a personal communication coach.
Features
- Converts uploaded syllabi, readings, and lecture slides into voice-based conversation quizzes.
- Provides individual conversation transcripts and skill-by-skill rubrics for formative feedback.
- Generates class-level analytics to identify concepts students are grasping, faking, or misunderstanding.
- Employs adaptive voice technology that listens and adjusts questions based on student responses.
- Offers a dedicated path for individual learners to use as a personal communication coach.