Northern Arizona University Partners with InScribe to Combat Imposter Syndrome and Boost Student Success Through Community Support

Every year, HolonIQ identifies the top 1000 EdTech startups globally. Region by region, we map the most promising EdTech startups, both early and late stage. In 2022, we an

The return to in-person learning, particularly in K12, marks a shift back to direct-to-consumer models for EdTech, however the use of technology in educational settings continues its long term integration. Workforce EdTech solutions dominate as demand for upskilling and reskilling, particularly in technology disciplines, accelerates, while in higher education, there is greater acceptance of hybrid and online learning with institutions seeking to digitize along the student lifecycle and build or partner for new educational products that service existing and new markets. 

Denver, CO - June 9, 2021 - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced it is the recipient of the EdTech Breakthrough Award for Best Online Study Tool. With more than 2,000 nominations worldwide in a variety of education categories, InScribe stood out for its role in transforming the way students connect, learn, gather information and engage with faculty and peers.

Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2021 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors.

The final rounds of two showcases for such talent, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge and the Turner MIINT competition, featured dozens of graduate policy, engineering and business students pitching financial vehicles and social ventures targeting mounting impact and sustainability crises.

NUVP ANNOUNCES STARTUPS SELECTED FOR INAUGURAL ‘BRIDGE TO SUCCESS’ PROGRAM

Venture fund’s developmental program preparing mission-aligned startups from digital-learning and future-of-work sectors for Series A fundraising in 2021.

First stop, Los Angeles on October 30, 2019, five female founders will light the stage up with their energy as they pitch to win up to $250,000. Witness the Movement in action as we have partnered with ECMC Foundation to fund women-led companies. The time is here to Invest In Women: Future of Work & Education.

Based in Denver, CO, InScribe Cofounders Katy Kappler and Ana Hernandez received an investment opportunity from Chloe Capital partners, ECMC Foundation. InScribe is a community-driven, AI platform that connects students to people, answers and other resources. Katy and Ana are driving education innovation by helping postsecondary students exceed in school and beyond, aligning perfectly with ECMCF’s mission.

The winning team of the Hispanics and Technology Venture Capital Pitch night, InScribe's Ana Hernandez (middle) and Katy Kappler (right), with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mike Ferrufino (left).

BOSTON, May 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnLaunch Accelerator is thrilled to announce its latest round of investments and unveil the four edtech companies selected for its highly competitive Breakthrough Program. Since 2013, LearnLaunch Accelerator has invested in nearly 60 edtech companies and continues to be recognized for its strong track record accelerating industry-leading solutions and teams dedicated to improve teaching and learning.

InScribe Education and MindEdge Learning have teamed up to enable the 2023 OLC Innovate Discovery Sessions through sponsorship of the essential equipment and accessories required for these presentations. Following the conference, the equipment will be donated to the Community Resource Center for distribution to schools and organizations in the Nashville area. This collaborative effort further supports the commitment of each of these organizations to enabling access and opportunity, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to our communities. InScribe and MindEdge are proud to support The Online Learning Consortium, Nashville schools, and the Community Resource Center while promoting sustainability through this program.

Digital support communities allow Western Governors University students to connect with peers and faculty to ask questions, find solutions and solve problems while working at their own pace.

Every year, HolonIQ identifies the top 1000 EdTech startups globally. Region by region, we map the most promising EdTech startups, both early and late stage. In 2022, we an

The return to in-person learning, particularly in K12, marks a shift back to direct-to-consumer models for EdTech, however the use of technology in educational settings continues its long term integration. Workforce EdTech solutions dominate as demand for upskilling and reskilling, particularly in technology disciplines, accelerates, while in higher education, there is greater acceptance of hybrid and online learning with institutions seeking to digitize along the student lifecycle and build or partner for new educational products that service existing and new markets. 

After education institutions were forced to transition online in the spring of 2020, many students started reporting feelings of isolation and loneliness. Once Fort Hays State University (FHSU), led by Andrew Feldstein, D.P.S., Assistant Provost for Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies, got through the semester in the new normal of virtual learning, the administration looked for ways in order to help students with their emotional needs.

InScribe Education has been selected as a semifinalist among 200 leading pre-seed and seed education technology startups competing to win the GSV Cup, with a prize purse valued at $1 million. Semifinalists are recognized as top innovators in the EdTech sector, disrupting the way people teach and learn worldwide.

This article showcases our top picks for the best Colorado based Corporate Training companies. These startups and companies operate a variety of Corporate Training solutions. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. Regardless, they are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.

Nearly every institution spends significant time and resources making a good first impression on prospective students. As students progress through the enrollment cycle, savvy institutions take great care to make sure each interaction is positive. But once those prospective students enroll, far fewer schools spend the same amount of time or energy studying and improving their ongoing student interactions.

As the nation’s largest nonprofit online university, Western Governors University (WGU) has a vested interest in being at the forefront of technological innovation. Through its research and development arm, WGU Labs, they invent, build, and invest in education technology.

It would not be surprising if anyone reviewing the world of higher education technology ended up with a headache: companies make conflicting claims about their products, many products have overlapping functionality, and it is not always clear what different product types mean. As a result, deciding which technology solutions you should choose is more challenging than it should be.

We often speak of the student lifecycle as a single trajectory, beginning when a student is admitted and ending with graduation and a fulfilling career.

Of course, the reality for many students is that this pathway is not at all linear. But, given the way we often speak about it, the technology marketplace has responded accordingly. This has led to webs of internal processes and student support systems that work well for some but not all.

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. For some, it’s a tireless passion; for others, it’s an exhausting struggle. And if we’re being frank, many people don’t have access to educational resources at all. No matter the case, how and what we learn can affect the entire course of our lives.

InScribe’s female founders share their perspectives on Women’s History Month, their experiences as women in tech, and the people and things that inspire them.

Based in Denver, CO, InScribe Cofounders Katy Kappler and Ana Hernandez received an investment opportunity from Chloe Capital partners, ECMC Foundation. InScribe is a community-driven, AI platform that connects students to people, answers and other resources. Katy and Ana are driving education innovation by helping postsecondary students exceed in school and beyond, aligning perfectly with ECMCF’s mission.

In the late 90s, three friends met at eCollege, an emerging online learning company serving the higher education market.

Working side-by-side, Katy Kappler, Ana Hernandez and Matt Self helped eCollege grow to a platform that reached hundreds of thousands of students and delivered millions of minutes of online learning each year. The team saw, first hand, the power of technology to reach a diverse set of students and to make learning more accessible for all learners, especially those from underserved backgrounds.

Does anyone else feel like 2019 came and went in a flash? As we continue to push forward to the end of the year, it’s nice to take a brief pause, look back, and reflect on how much has happened. I caught up with the team at InScribe – a BoomStartup alumni company based in Denver – to hear about how far they’ve come and the major milestones they are set to achieve in 2020.

Meet Katy Kappler, Ana Hernandez, and Matt Self, Co-Founders of InScribe. InScribe, is an intelligent Q&A platform that leverages the power of community and artificial intelligence to connect learners to the answers, resources, and individuals they need to succeed in school and beyond.

In recent months, there has been a surge of conversation about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. While much attention has been given to AI’s impact on teaching methods and the impact of student use of AI on assessment, equal attention must be given to understanding AI's influence on human interactions and connections. A case in point is the rise of AI tutors to help answer questions and guide students through their curriculum.

InScribe Education and MindEdge Learning have teamed up to enable the 2023 OLC Innovate Discovery Sessions through sponsorship of the essential equipment and accessories required for these presentations. Following the conference, the equipment will be donated to the Community Resource Center for distribution to schools and organizations in the Nashville area. This collaborative effort further supports the commitment of each of these organizations to enabling access and opportunity, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to our communities. InScribe and MindEdge are proud to support The Online Learning Consortium, Nashville schools, and the Community Resource Center while promoting sustainability through this program.

There are a number of opportunities at OLC Innovate to learn about digital communities and how they are changing the way institutions think about supporting students. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 17th as two of the nation’s largest online institutions share how they are using digital communities to promote belonging and community among online, in-person and hybrid programs.

Join Katy Kappler, Dr. Beverly Schneller, and Mr. Daryl Love for a discussion about the innovative way Kentucky State University (KSU) is creating a culture of student success.

To increase enrollment rates of students, WGU implemented a pre-enrollment community. This community provides applicants opportunities to engage with each other, alumni, and faculty to learn what to expect as a student. A randomized experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this community experience on enrollment rates and student outcomes. Session participants will get a first look at preliminary data and learn how a user-centered approach was used to create community engagement.

Learn how Western Governors University is leveraging an AI-based community-building platform to create a deeper sense of belonging among prospective students. Preliminary research findings concerning the impact that belonging has on enrollment will be shared. Attendees will discuss the research implications, especially as applied to their own institution.

Keeping students connected, supported, and motivated today is more important, and difficult, than ever. Hear from our multidisciplinary panel who will share their experiences using online and blended communities to scale support and keep students engaged from a distance.

Learn how Western Governors University is leveraging an AI-based community-building platform to create a deeper sense of belonging among prospective students. Preliminary research findings concerning the impact that belonging has on enrollment will be shared. Attendees will discuss the research implications, especially as applied to their own institution.

In recent years, post-secondary education has experienced an increase in activities taking place in digital spaces. Digital learning offers a more flexible model, which is critical for today’s students who are often working or parenting while they learn. Whether engaging with content and curriculum, communicating with peers and faculty, or connecting with institutional services, technology makes education accessible and relevant for these students.

COVID has accelerated the need for effective technologies to connect students to their learning experiences. However, matching educational institutions with EdTech vendors that most directly address institutions’ core needs remains an uncertain and, at times, inefficient process that blocks impactful partnerships from forming.

Pushing training at all levels into digital modalities has become a necessity, no longer optional. The next frontier, virtual reality, holds particular promise for career & technical education, traditionally a hands-on endeavor.

Supporting and engaging students who are learning at a distance shouldn’t be a daunting task. Learn how Aaron Perry, Senior Faculty Lecturer at Indiana University Bloomington is using digital communities to increase student engagement, manage class Q&A, and build community while teaching online. Participants will walk away with actionable tips for their own in-person and online classes.

Join Katy Kappler and Alison Bell, Indiana Chancellor and Regional Vice President at Western Governors University, for a conversation about creating environments that motivate and foster community among faculty.

Viewers can expect to learn:

• How to create virtual spaces that encourage interaction beyond traditional classroom boundaries.

• Why communities matter and the benefits they bring.

• How to measure success in your virtual communities.

Viwers can expect to learn:

• How students communities impact retention

• Factors that impact a student's sense of belonging

• Practical tips about creating and maintaining digital communities

Join higher education community experts Kevin Kelly, Jennifer Weddle, Jason Denison, and Katy Kappler for a conversation about their personal experiences and some practical solutions for connecting and supporting students learning online.

Wednesday, June 24 at 11:00 am MDT

In recent months, there has been a surge of conversation about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. While much attention has been given to AI’s impact on teaching methods and the impact of student use of AI on assessment, equal attention must be given to understanding AI's influence on human interactions and connections. A case in point is the rise of AI tutors to help answer questions and guide students through their curriculum.

Today’s students are often managing many other responsibilities alongside their academic commitments. Work, family obligations, and personal interests create a complicated balancing act. To accommodate, many choose the flexibility of online and hybrid learning. This approach is crucial to keeping non-traditional students active in higher education, however, it also comes with key challenges.

Belonging and staying connected to peers play a crucial role for online and asynchronous students navigating the complexities of pursuing an online education. Unlike brick-and-mortar learning environments, online settings often lack the opportunities to build the supportive network that is naturally created on campus, in the classroom or in additional in-person spaces. Campus learning provides a sense of community and validation, reducing feelings of isolation and increasing the likelihood of academic success.

Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS) is a public virtual school in Massachusetts that offers a synchronous K-12 educational program with a strong emphasis on providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for students across the state. Recognizing the need to foster student connections beyond traditional in-person settings, Dr. Sarah Jordan, Director of Accountability, and student outreach coordinator, Chris Dillon, observed students utilizing collaboration docs to connect and communicate during live classes. While acknowledging the value of shared docs for collaboration, GCVS also understood the importance of monitoring these interactions to ensure a supportive and respectful space. To address this, GCVS introduced InScribe, a school-sanctioned virtual community platform that allows students to connect with peers for advice, emotional support, and most importantly: a genuine sense of belonging.

Indiana University offers over 220 online programs, serving a diverse student body of more than 8,000 online students from 164 countries. With a deep history in online education since its first distance course in 1995, the university has experienced impressive growth in its online programs. In response to the escalating demand for fully online education, Whitnie Powell, Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services, Stephanie Tinkel, Associate Director of Enrollment Management, and Kayla Scroggins, Associate Director of Online Student Services at Indiana University Online (IU Online) embarked on a thorough analysis and transformation of its student support model, prioritizing a student-centered approach that nurtures a sense of belonging, peer connection, and an overall enriched educational experience.