Hawkes Learning

Scott Virkler, CEO

The intelligent platform provides students with more than just digital textbooks and lectures; it combines immediate, error-specific feedback with penalty-free practice and meaningful repetition to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, guiding them toward not only the correct answer, but a true mastery of course concepts.

The effectiveness of Hawkes’ solutions rests on its intuitive three-step learning path – Learn, Practice, and Certify.

The learning phase incorporates instructional videos, interactive questions, and collaborative group activities. These resources strengthen understanding of the subject matter, making the entire learning process engaging and collaborative.

The student’s grasp of the curriculum is augmented through the practice phase, where algorithm-generated questions and intelligent tutoring come into play. Hawkes' integrated AI tutor, Explain Error, guides students at every step, offering precise and intelligent feedback. The adaptive software anticipates and diagnoses specific errors, proactively assisting students in recognizing their mistakes at the point of need, when they are doing their homework.

“Our solution offers real-time, in-line help where students get clear explanations of why they might be struggling with a particular concept, offering a lifeline when they need it most,” says Scott Virkler, CEO of Hawkes Learning.

Once students demonstrate mastery of the material at a defined proficiency level, without the aid of tutoring resources, they are certified to apply their knowledge independently.

However, instructors too benefit from the support Hawkes offers. By embracing tools like Hawkes in a responsible and purposeful manner, instructors can help students learn while upholding academic integrity.

Our solution offers real-time, in-line help where students get clear explanations of why they might be struggling with a particular concept, offering a lifeline when they need it most

The dedicated customer success team is well-versed in the materials and platform, ensuring that instructors receive the guidance they need to set up courses effectively. Whether it involves configuring the course structure or integrating it with the university's Learning Management System, the team handles it all. While everyone receives the same level of support, Hawkes understands that each course is unique, the Hawkes team tailors their support to fit those specific needs.

Hawkes has had demonstrable success at many schools. In 2015, the University of Louisville faced the challenge of 43 percent of students not successfully completing their introductory algebra course. In 2016, they adopted Hawkes Learning's platform for their introductory algebra course. The university observed a remarkable 18 percent increase in the pass rate and more importantly, sustained this higher pass rate over the years.

Hawkes Learning continues to innovate its technology to adhere to the evolving educational space, providing a tailwind for students as they soar toward success.