Three Takeaways from Schoolhouse.World’s Connected Ink 2022 Education Session

By Wacom |
December 14, 2022

Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy that offers free online tutoring in math, SAT prep, and more, all hosted by volunteer peer tutors.

During Connected Ink 2022, Wacom hosted a panel discussion about the support the Schoolhouse.world provides to students, teachers, and tutors. During the discussion, we heard from Akshay Ravikumar and Matt Wu from the Schoolhouse.world team as well as two peer tutors, Evan Hadam and Rianna Santra. They shared the history and future vision for Schoolhouse.world, and information on how to get started using the service a teacher, learner, or tutor!

Check out the recording of the session below, as well as some takeaways from the session from Wacom’s Education Specialist.

Sign up for Wacom for Education’s brand new Education Newsletter for classroom inspiration, upcoming webinars, discounts on Wacom products, and much more!

Three Takeaways from the Schoolhouse.World Connected Ink Session:

1. Schoolhouse.World has a variety of tutoring options

Once someone has registered for Schoolhouse.world, they can select from three options. First, they can log in for one-on-one help from math tutors every weekday from 4:00-7:00 PST. Or, one of their most popular options is SAT prep — a series of courses that learners can enroll in to prepare for upcoming SAT tests. Finally, in addition to these options, tutors are also able to set up their own series of courses in content that interests them. I even saw a course on learning how to crochet!

2. Tutoring is provided by peers

The service uses Peer Tutoring, which means students instructing other students. We see this every day in our classrooms — students are often extremely effective at helping one another, and the mutual support also creates powerful connections for students. As a learner, it can be less intimidating to learn from someone closer in age to you. Peer tutoring gives learners an opportunity to learn about the content differently than the classroom teacher presented it and from a peer that recently learned the information.

The tutors are also building skills in leadership, communication, planning, and self-confidence. Schoolhouse.world has taken the time to support and qualify the tutors that are offering services — all tutors must test and qualify to teach their tutoring content. So, they have the benefit of building connections, and the benefit of being knowledgeable and well-trained.

3. It’s free

This is a big deal! Many families cannot afford one-on-one tutoring. They want the best for their children but for many, once students get to a certain level in mathematics, it becomes more difficult for family members to support them. In addition to individual tutoring, SAT test preparation has become a big industry. Schoolhouse.world provides a curriculum for their tutors to guide learners through SAT preparation. No matter the type of tutoring option you choose, it is free with Schoolhouse.world.

Want to learn more about Schoolhouse.World? You can view the entire panel discussion on the Connected Ink YouTube channel. You can also visit their website for more information.

The best Wacom products for teachers:

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16

Wireless Intuos pen tablet

Wacom Intuos is designed to make teaching hassle-free. With Bluetooth connectivity, you’re free to move about the classroom while still controlling your computer with the digital pen and tablet. ExpressKeys can be easily programmed on Mac or PC as your favorite keyboard shortcuts to save time when instructing.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16

Wacom One pen display

Whether in the classroom or online, teachers can use the Wacom One pen display to present lessons, illustrate learnings, take notes, annotate, and answer questions. When it comes to students, the pen makes the switch to digital working easy and intuitive.

One-by-Wacom

One By Wacom pen tablet

Ideal for students, the One By Wacom takes learning to the next level. The realistic digital pen recreates the classroom experience from anywhere. It gives you the freedom to write, annotate, create, collaborate, study or teach in ways like never before.

michele dick headshot

About the author

Michele Dick is the Education Specialist on the Wacom team. She has over 20 years experience in education as a classroom teacher and educational technology administrator. Michele’s passion is to work with educators to find ways that technology can solve problems and amplify student voice.

Save on Cintiq Pro 24 Touch Pen Display

Related posts:

The best free pose references for artists

The best free pose references for artists

Let’s Get Animated with Josh Pinker! Episode 4: Using deformers in Toon Boom Harmony

Let’s Get Animated with Josh Pinker! Episode 4: Using deformers in Toon Boom Harmony

The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift

The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift

How video games are made: the game development process with CG Spectrum, Part Two

How video games are made: the game development process with CG Spectrum, Part Two

Connect with Wacom on social media

At @parasolisland , where innovation is key to provide professional excellence as a high end studio, the Cintiq Pro family stands out for its design & ergonomic excellence. 🚀

The Cintiq Pro’s adjustable design optimizes workspace, offering a productive workspace where professional creatives can improve their workflow . 🌟
Invest in the best tools for your team. 

Go to the link in bio to connect with our enterprise team.

#WacomCintiqPro #EfficientDesign #CreativeWorkspace
124 0
It’s not often that we find a poet making visual art. 

Enjoy this beautiful piece by the talented @mackboross

“Kids at Play”

We dance.
because we’re happy.
We dance because we’re free.
But when.
We dance together.
We are as happy.
As can be.

Follow @mackboross on Instagram to see more of this beautiful series and the rest of their work. 

#addictivescribbles #ArtistsOfInstagram #madewithwacom #WacomCintiq #madeinaffinity #Blender
165 9
We chat with @schmoedraws , a talented Visual development artist who has been working for the gaming industry in games like “A New Beginning” and the “Deponia” series at Daedalic Entertainment. 💡

Join us as Simone discusses her creative process and how Wacom products has been an indispensable tool for her work. Don’t miss this interview – it’s a must-watch! 🚀

#ArtistInterview #GameDevelopment #CharacterDesign
932 13
Let’s start the week with a creativity challenge 💡✍️

You have 5 minutes to draw something nature related 🍃

Time is ticking ⏰ Grab your Wacom One and see where it takes you!

#WacomOne #CreativeJourney #DrawingChallenge
691 10
Unbox your talent with your Wacom One 📦

Discover your passion and start your creative journey 💫

See where our display can take you in the link in bio!

#WacomOne #CreativeJourney
500 10
💡 Layers Hack: Customize your layer palette in @clipstudioofficial 

If you are more of a color person this tip may help you! Organize your layers in a funnier way. Did you know this tip? 👇

#Digitalarttips #creativeinspiration
323 7
💡New creative challenge unlocked: Let’s make an artwork together!

Only one rule: Draw something and pass the display to another person ✍️

Let’s see where the teamwork takes us 😉 Discover all about the Wacom One in our bio!

#MadewithWacom #CreativeChallenge #WacomOne
334 5
Today’s creativity challenge is… DRAWING STRANGERS IN THE PARK ✍️

Let us know in the comments where do you usually go to find inspiration or practice your drawing 👇

#CreativeChallenge #DrawingStrangers
391 27