This startup develops online tools that translate evidence-informed pedagogical research into practical applications for college instructors. Their offerings, including an AI-powered brainstorming tool and a lesson planning tool, enhance teaching effectiveness and inclusivity across various disciplines and experience levels.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many college instructors lack readily available tools to translate pedagogical research into practical classroom applications. This can lead to less effective teaching strategies and a struggle to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students across diverse disciplines and experience levels.
Solution
Teaching Tools offers a suite of online resources designed to bridge the gap between educational research and classroom practice. The platform provides instructors with an AI-powered brainstorming tool to generate innovative lesson ideas, a lesson builder to craft structured and engaging lesson plans, and an active learning library to diversify teaching methods. These tools are designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and inclusivity by providing instructors with readily accessible, evidence-informed strategies and activities. The platform helps instructors create well-structured lessons with clear objectives, engaging activities, and opportunities for student feedback.
Target Audience
The primary users are college and university instructors seeking to enhance their teaching effectiveness, create more engaging learning experiences, and incorporate evidence-based pedagogical practices into their classrooms.
Features
- AI-powered brainstorming tool that generates ideas for lectures, discussions, and case studies based on course title, lesson topic, and learning objectives.
- Lesson Builder tool that allows instructors to create lesson plans by selecting from over 40 activity types or using pre-made templates.
- Active Learning Library with over 40 activity types, filtered based on teaching context, to promote small group engagement or foster student metacognition.
- Instant feedback on lesson plans to improve structure, engagement, complexity, and inclusivity.
- Customizable lesson templates for various disciplines and experience levels.
- Options to save, print, or share lesson plans.