SOPHIA.org

Sophia
IndustryE-learning
FounderDon Smithmier
HeadquartersMinnesota,
Minneapolis
Websitehttps://www.sophia.org/

SOPHIA.org is a website with free educational tutorials, certification programs for teachers, and low-cost online college credit courses.[1][2]

History

Sophia founded by Don Smithmier, launched as a public beta in March 2011.[3] As of 2013, the company reported that its platform was utilized by over 70,000 students and educators.[4]

Sofia offers more than 34,000 free tutorials, created by teachers and scholars, including Bill Nye The Science Guy, and institutions such as Mayo Clinic.[5][6]

In September 2012, SOPHIA introduced SOPHIA Pathways for College Credit (SPCC), a series of nine online college-level courses eligible for college credit through the American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service, with accreditation from the Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC) under Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status.[7]

Educator resources

Sophia offers developmental resources for teachers[8][9] and conducts surveys on various educational topics.[10]

References

  1. ^ Chris Mason (3 April 2014). Tutor in a Box: The Guide to the Best Free Education Resources on the Internet. Chris Mason. pp. 84–. ISBN 978-1-310-60507-9.
  2. ^ MPR News - "Social media's role in education", Jan 31, 2011
  3. ^ WCCO-TV 3/22/11 - "Mpls. Company Starts Sophia, A New Educational Website"
  4. ^ McKay, Elspeth (31 March 2013). ePedagogy in Online Learning: New Developments in Web Mediated Human Computer Interaction: New Developments in Web Mediated Human Computer Interaction. IGI Global. pp. 25–. ISBN 978-1-4666-3650-7.
  5. ^ "A Teacher's Challenge: Empowering Today's Digital Natives for Tomorrow". HuffPost. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  6. ^ T.H.E. Journal 10/1/2012 - "Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' Talks Flipped Classrooms". by Kanoe Namahoe
  7. ^ "SOPHIA Learning, LLC". www.acenet.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ^ Amy Hutchison; Jamie Colwell (18 June 2015). Bridging Technology and Literacy: Developing Digital Reading and Writing Practices in Grades K-6. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. pp. 167–. ISBN 978-1-4422-3496-3.
  9. ^ Mary T. Kolesinski; Evelyn Nelson-Weaver; Daryl Diamond (11 September 2013). Digital Solidarity in Education: Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Academic Excellence Through Innovative Instructional Programs. Routledge. pp. 70–. ISBN 978-1-135-11917-1.
  10. ^ "Students do homework in class, lessons at night in flipped classroom". CW2 television, February 5, 2014, by Kim Posey