Alt Learning
By Alt Learning
The Alt Learning program is a mobile-first course that keeps user learning and progress as its primary goal. Users can learn and consume their courses straight from their mobile devices or desktops whenever and wherever they choose. This initiative, the first of its kind, completely transforms how we think about education.
Alt Learning is an educational services provider based in Canada, specifically operating in the Greater Toronto Area. The company focuses on supporting both schools and individuals in their pursuit of career development and educational excellence. Alt Learning offers a range of services, likely including tutoring, educational consulting, and career guidance
AltSchool was founded by Max Ventilla, who left his career at Google in 2013 to venture into education. The company initially expanded its network of micro-schools, opening six schools in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Brooklyn by 2016.
In 2014, the company raised $33 million in Series A financing led by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
Organization of lesson plans.
Creation and sharing of content and educational activity playlists.
Student assessment and evaluation tools.
Mobile-first approach for flexible lesson delivery.
Personalized learning paths.
Gamification elements like games and quizzes.
In 2019, Higher Ground Education acquired AltSchool's network of micro-schools5. Subsequently, in 2021, Higher Ground Education also purchased the learning management system developed by Altitude Learning (formerly AltSchool).
Integration with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Personalized Learning Journeys.
Educational innovation.
Technology-driven solutions.
Personalization in learning.
The LMS has over 100,000 active users.
