WE ARE NAIKU
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COREY THOMPSON
- Geek
- 15 Years in Technology
- Carlson MBA
- Educational Software Expert
Naiku is currently used by more than 35,000 students and teachers in Minnesota and Iowa.
ADISACK
NHOUYVANISVONG, PH.D.
Naiku was founded in 2010. We are three Minnesotans who are trying to change education through technology.
- Nerd
- Carnegie Mellon Ph.D.
- Carlson MBA
- Educational Testing Expert
KEVIN SAMPERS
- Politician
- 18 Years on School Board
- UM Policitcal Science
- Educational Policy Expert
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TESTING LEARNING
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Naiku leverages mobile technology to engage students in assessment. Students use reflective testing techniques to
Naiku gives teachers a social forum to collaborate. Teachers get insightful reports about each student's strengths and
We are in a new digital age. The proliferation of digital devices has forced teachers to educate students in different ways. Both the students and teachers are ready for this change.
weaknesses. This empowers
increase learning and mastery. This research-based method turns testing moments into learning moments.
teachers to adapt and personalize instruction for each student.
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IMPROVE EDUCATION
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WHAT EDUCATORS ARE DOING
Percent of "failing" U.S. schools
82%
32%
Top three strategies used by superintendents to positively impact schools:
- Technology Integration
- Professional Learning Communities
- Formative Assessment
Failing schools do not produce globally competitive students. On the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, U.S. students scored in the middle at Grade 4, in the bottom third in Grade 8, and in last place in Grade 12. And failing schools lead to costly dropouts.
NAIKU IMPROVES EDUCATION
41%
20%
Students who said that they "are more motivated to take exams when they are delivered on Naiku."
Students who said that "taking exams on Naiku has made me a better student."
Sources: MASA 2011 Conference, Knewton.com, Voxy.com, Black & Wiliam (1998)