Goblins: AI Product Features that Boost Motivation Engagement and Persistence
Joined 2024
Partners
Goblins
What are we building?
Expanded instructional features within the Goblins math support platform
AI-enabled supports such as:
Natural language feedback via Socratic hints and generated visuals
Detection of underlying misconceptions using LMS or interaction logs
Sensitivity to different types of student struggle
Visual/humor-based growth mindset feedback
Multi-language support
What are we learning?
Which AI-driven instructional strategies and interactions, such as real-time feedback, audio input or output, visual scaffolds, or multilingual supports, are most effective at improving MEP (motivation, engagement, persistence)
How to tailor the Goblins platform to better serve priority student groups and boost outcomes
How students respond to different formats of feedback and support during moments of struggle — what kinds of responses, what kinds of voices, how helpful should they be, etc.?
Products
Goblins is a multimodal AI math tutor that lets students speak naturally, draw freely, and get instant help. Seeing their whole thinking, Goblins is able to understand the "why" behind their confusion and build the conceptual foundation they're missing. This lets teachers give students 10x the amount of feedback they could otherwise, while also equipping them with real-time insights that improve their own instruction and keep their admins informed on academic progress. Schools use Goblins for everyday in-class practice, and also in an independent mode wherein Goblins keeps track of student gaps and decides how best to support each student on its own.