The Evolution of Sprint
Sprint is an EdTech learning platform for grades 5-9 where students choose learning tracks based on their interests. This case study by product designer Itamar Katan covers the student homepage, onboarding and an AI helper.
About
Sprint is an educational platform for grades 5-9 designed to foster independent learning skills. By letting students choose tracks based on their interests, Sprint encourages goal-setting, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. It empowers teachers by transforming them from task managers to learning facilitators.
Homepage
The homepage is the first screen students see after logging in. From here, they continue their learning journey. We focused on the students' primary goals: continuing from where they left off, switching to a different course, or beginning a new project.
Inspired by Netflix, we adopted a layout with a prominent hero section featuring a video related to the student's current course.
Onboarding
We redesigned SPRINT login process with two streamlined options: a class code entry system for shared computers and a magic link system for personal devices.
We replaced email identifiers with students' names paired with personalized avatars and implemented simple 5-digit numerical passwords. This achieved our 60-second login target for 95% of users.
AI Helper
We developed an AI helper designed to provide instant feedback to students on their answers. This tool delivers concise, informal suggestions for improvement.
We implemented a feature allowing students to utilize the tool up to three times per question. 25% of students who engaged with the AI helper revised their submissions.
Sprint, clearly.
What is Sprint?
Sprint is an educational platform for grades 5-9 built to grow independent learning skills. Students choose tracks based on their interests, which encourages goal-setting, critical thinking and collaboration.
How does Sprint change the teacher's role?
It moves teachers from managing tasks to facilitating learning.
How do students log in?
Two options: a class code for shared computers and a magic link for personal devices. Students log in with their name, an avatar and a simple 5-digit password. The redesign reached its 60-second login target for 95% of users.
What does the AI helper do?
It gives students instant, short, informal feedback on their answers. Students can use it up to three times per question, and 25% of the students who used it revised their answers.
What inspired the homepage?
Netflix. The homepage has a large hero with a video from the student's current course, built around continuing, switching course or starting a new project.