Guide offers an online platform for asynchronous teacher training and mentoring, utilizing a technology-based system that streamlines feedback and training scheduling for educators. This solution addresses the need for accessible professional development and timely observation feedback, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in schools worldwide.
Funding
$8.3M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional teacher training and mentoring programs often lack personalized feedback mechanisms and efficient scheduling tools, leading to delays in professional development and hindering improvements in teaching effectiveness. The process of providing timely and relevant observation feedback to educators can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
Solution
Guide offers a technology-based platform designed to streamline teacher training and mentoring through asynchronous learning and feedback. The platform facilitates the delivery of personalized feedback, simplifies training scheduling, and offers access to a library of video-based professional development resources. By reducing observation feedback delays and providing accessible professional development, Guide aims to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes. The system also allows for the calendaring of staff training and the incorporation of custom training modules.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individual teachers seeking professional development, as well as schools and educational institutions aiming to improve teacher effectiveness and streamline training processes.
Features
- Asynchronous video-based courses covering a range of teaching qualifications and CPD topics
- Technology-based mentoring system for delivering feedback and tracking teacher progress
- Integrated scheduling tools for managing training sessions and observations
- CPD-accredited video library with reflection points to encourage continuous improvement
- Customizable platform allowing educators to add their own training content
- School-wide qualification packages for training multiple staff members