In Seoul, some schools have gone away from the traditional chalkboards and have moved on to digital whiteboards. Many classrooms also have iPads for their students. Technology, especially the internet, has significantly impacted teachers’ ability to access content, resources, and class materials. Now Edtech SaaS startups in Korea are looking to disrupt the industry even more by bringing in classroom management solutions for both public and private learning institutions in Korea.
Teachers were able to use a variety of digital learning tools in their classrooms to increase student engagement. In addition, many agencies have helped teachers in Korea improve their lesson plans and facilitate a more personalized learning approach. Most of all, by incorporating these technologies, students could build essential 21st-century skills. Virtual classrooms, augmented reality, robots, and other technology tools can make the class more lively. In addition, they can also create more inclusive learning environments that foster collaboration and curiosity and enable teachers to collect data on student performance.
Here are some Edtech SaaS startups in Korea offering innovative class management solutions using the latest technologies.
Edtech SaaS Startups in Korea
Classting
Korean Education Technology Startup Classting uses AI deep learning technology and big data to create an education social community platform. Therefore their app allows for accessible communication between students, parents, and teachers. The platform supports study management, effective communication, and personalized service that offers tailored information and functions. The Classting app is now common in the public education sector in Korea. They currently have over 4.5 million users in over 15,000 schools and educational institutions worldwide.
Classting has partnered with UCLA, Boston College, and the University of Washington on using AI and big data for better personalized education for students. They have already raised over $5.5 million. With that, they will look to expand into other Asian markets such as Taiwan. Furthermore, the Classting app supports 12 different languages and will look to add SEA countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. They will focus on the Asian market before moving on to the United States and the European market.
“Classting uses IT technology, including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, to create a new educational service that connects teachers, students, and parents. We will continue efforts to create a more pleasant learning environment and a more reasonable education market as an ed-tech company in Asia and beyond,” said CEO of Classting Cho Hyun-gu.
CLASSUM
CLASSUM offers an integrated solution for education in Korea that promotes active communication and participation both inside and outside the classroom. They provide instructional formats including online, in-person, hybrid, and flipped courses. They also offer live sessions featuring Zoom to enhance student engagement during online classes. CLASSUM is an official reseller in Korea of Zoom. This means that Korean institutions and corporate buyers who had a hard time paying via overseas payment methods can now simply buy directly through CLASSUM, which is based in Korea. Furthermore, they will collaborate to deliver enhanced online and hybrid learning experiences to users on CLASSUM.
TagHive
Edtech startup in Korea TagHive offers clicker-based classroom response systems and AI-powered at-home learning apps under the “Class Saathi” brand in India and the “ClassKey” brand elsewhere. They now cater to over 400 schools in South Korea. Last year they were able to enter the Indian Market by collaborating with the Indian Government.
After a Series A investment from Joon Hyon, the Managing Partner at Korean VC Firm Complement Capital. The valuation of the EdTech startup stands at $10 million. Joon Hyon saw that going forward, teachers and students must embrace e-learning due to social distancing measures since COVID-19. Class Saathi is intuitively designed. It creates an interactive and immersive learning experience for the students, making them confident about their subjects.
