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Sympoz

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Sympoz is an online interactive learning platform using Time Index Technology.

The Sympoz Time Index Technology integrates participatory learning deeply into the online learning experience by synchronizing the timing of classroom questions and discussions with the time signature of video lectures. Specifically, this enables:

• Contextual Questions and Discussions: In the best traditional classrooms, questions and discussions take place within the flow of an instructor’s lecture, occurring at the times they are contextually relevant to the material being covered. Traditionally, this requires all of the students to be present at the same time in the same place. The Sympoz platform solves this problem - enabling vibrant discussions and the convenience of anytime access.

  • Socratic Instruction: The Socratic method of instruction has proven its efficacy in improving learning outcomes. The Sympoz platform enables instructors to select points within their lectures when they would like the video to automatically pause and pose a question to the students.

Recent Milestones

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  Sympoz received $15M in Series B funding. (4/20/12)
  Posted 4/20/12 at 6:38pm via dowjones.com
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  Sympoz added Kirk Holland as VC Investor and Board (observer). (10/31/11)
  Posted 4/22/13 at 3:58pm
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  Sympoz received $6M in Series A funding. (9/14/11)
  Posted 9/14/11 at 6:50pm via dowjones.com
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  Sympoz added Todd Tobin as VP Engineering. (5/1/10)
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am
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  Sympoz added John Levisay as CEO.
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am
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  Sympoz added Josh Scott as VP Product.
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am
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  Sympoz added Emily Lawrence as Manager of Production.
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am
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  Sympoz added Andrew Rogers as CMO.
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am
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  Sympoz added Jason Mendelson as Director.
  Posted 4/9/12 at 2:58pm
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  Sympoz added Bret Hanna as Director Design & Development.
  Posted 12/2/10 at 10:46am

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Sources

1. Sympoz Gathers $6M For Online Classes (fis.dowjones.com) [edit]
2. Sympoz To Hire Creative Talent For Online Tutorials With $15M Series B (pevc.dowjones.com) [edit]