DreamBox (company)

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Dreambox Learning
Privately Held
Industry Software
Founded 2006
Founder Lou Gray and Ben Slivka
Headquarters Bellevue, Washington
Key people
 Jessie Woolley-Wilson, president and chief executive officer[1]
Products Mathematics Adaptive Learning Technology
Website Dreambox Learning

DreamBox Learning is an online software provider that focuses on mathematics education at the elementary and middle school level.[2][3][4][5] DreamBox Learning provides pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade students with over 1,800 lessons presented as animated adventures, games, and challenges.[4][6][7][8] Badges, coins, and unlockable mini-games are also integrated into the software to reward and engage students in their mathematics lessons.[7][9] DreamBox Learning software utilizes an Intelligent Adaptive Learning Engine, which identifies a student's skill level and tailors each child's experience to increase learning opportunities before proceeding to new learning objectives.[3][4][9] Adaptive learning technology captures decisions the student makes, and based upon perceived mastery, DreamBox Learning alters the educational path of the student.[3][4][7]

History

In 2006, DreamBox Learning was founded in Bellevue, Washington by former CEO, Lou Gray, and Ben Slivka.[8][10][11] In 2010, DreamBox Learning was acquired by the Charter School Growth Fund.[3][11] The acquisition was sponsored by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings through a program-related investment.[3][11] Jessie Woolley-Wilson became President and CEO of DreamBox Learning shortly after the company changed possession.[3][11] DreamBox Learning provides its software to both students outside the classroom seeking to augment their mathematics education and school districts seeking to enhance their mathematics curriculum.[4][8] In 2012, DreamBox Learning offered free trial licensing of lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards Initiative to all schools within the United States.[6][12] The company released a free iPad app, DreamBox Math Learning program.[13]

In 2014, DreamBox launched its Adaptive Math Curriculum for students in grades six through eight, with topics including basic functions, geometry, single-variable algebra, and ratios.[14] Also in 2014, the International Society for Technology Education reported that DreamBox added Spanish language support to its adaptive math software for students in grades K-8 to serve students who are learning English as a second language.[15]

Funding

DreamBox has raised money through at least two funding rounds. The first was a Series A round announced in December 2013 and led by Reed Hastings, John Doerr and Deborah Quazzo, which raised US$14.5 million.[16][17] A series B round was run in 2015 and led by Owl Ventures, which raised US$10 million.[18]

Intelligent adaptive learning engine

DreamBox Learning software was developed using the intelligent adaptive learning engine.[3][4] This technology captures all decisions the student makes and uses that intelligence to create a customized educational path for each individual.[3][4][7][8][9][10] The platform evaluates the student's ability as they attempt to solve mathematics problems and suggests lessons specifically fitting the student's understanding and skill level.[7][9] Correct answers prove mastery of the learning objective and incorrect answers demonstrate a lack of understanding.[3][4] With DreamBox Learning and adaptive learning technology, each student has a customized experience with mathematical studies.[3][4][7][9]

DreamBox Learning is partnered with the education startup Clever Inc.[19]

Awards

  • 2013 CODiE awards
    • Best pk-12 personalized learning solution[20]
    • Best Mathematics Instructional Solution[20]
  • 2013 Return on Education Innovation Award in STEMEd Software[21]
  • 2013 on for Learning Award[22]
  • Lead411 List of Hot Seattle Companies[23]
  • 2012 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence[24]
  • 2012 BESSIE Award for Best Early Elementary Math Website[25]
  • 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center[26]
  • 2011 EDDIE Award for Early Elementary Math Website[27]
  • 2011 BESSIE Award for Best Elementary Math Website[27]
  • 2010 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence[28]
  • 2010 Parents’ Choice Gold Award[29]
  • 2010 BESSIE Award for Best Elementary Website[30]
  • Mom's Choice Gold Award[31]
  • 2009 AEP Golden Lamp Award for Technology Innovation[31]
  • 2009 AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for Educational Toys and Games[32]
  • 2009 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence[33]
  • The National Parenting Publication Award[34]
  • 2009 Parents’ Choice Gold Award[35]
  • Tillywig Brain Child Award[36]
  • Toy Man eChoice Award[37]
  • Toy Man Award of Excellence[37]
  • Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Product Award[37]

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References

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