OUR APPROACH
Empowering Higher Education with the Student Voice
At the core of every product we build is the student voice, driving innovation and success for all learners.
The Power of the Student Voice
Nearly half of U.S. college students don't graduate, with worse rates for first-generation, low-income students. Traditional support methods rely on lagging indicators like grades, often missing the core issues students face. Colleges need a proactive approach to engage with students directly and address challenges in real-time.
The Problem We Solve
Colleges have plenty of data about students but little from students directly
This forces them to rely on lagging indicators and guesswork to support students
Our Research-Based Approach
Dr. Vincent Tinto's research emphasizes the need to see college through students' eyes and listen to their voices. Tinto identifies non-cognitive factors like belonging and self-efficacy as critical drivers of persistence, making student perceptions vital. However, identifying these issues in real-time requires continuous direct engagement with students, a challenge for institutions at scale.
EdSights brings Dr. Tinto’s theory to life with AI that continuously engages with students, capturing their voices to deliver real-time insights and a revolutionary framework for student support.
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EdSights is doing something that more institutions should know about, namely giving them a sustainable and scalable way to hear the voices of their students.
Dr. Vincent Tinto
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus and advisor to EdSights
Financial Distress
Example risk factors: Balancing work and school, food insecurity
Academic Engagement
Example risk factors: Course engagement, self-efficacy
Wellness
Example risk factors: Emotional wellbeing, lifestyle
Engagement
Example risk factors: Belonging, Support System
A Framework Built on Research and Refined with Insights from 1M+ Students
Our pre-built framework proactively identifies and addresses students' barriers to success by engaging with their voices. We pair AI technology and persistence research to conduct weekly check-ins with students and understand their perceptions in the four key areas proven to drive success.
Learn more about the frameworkHear from our students
Pioneering a New Category: The Student Voice Revolution
At EdSights, we're pioneering a new technology category focused on the student voice and innovative ways for colleges to capture and listen to that voice.
By leveraging AI-powered texting, we aim to elevate human capabilities, enhancing the ability to create meaningful connections with students.
Our approach puts students in the driver's seat, letting their voices dictate the support they receive and eliminating guesswork for higher education.
Research That Inspired our Work
A number of books and articles have profoundly influenced our work. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most impactful research. Please note that some of these links will direct you to third-party websites where you can purchase copies if desired.
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