Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world, and his teachings and discussions in the open-air markets of Athens were open to any curious passerby. Our platform reinvigorates this free-flowing stream of ideas by enabling you to teach and learn – regardless of background, qualifications, or experience. You join as a Sophist, and from there you can teach and learn whenever you’d like. As a learner, you get stuck on a problem, upload a picture of it, and you’re matched with a teacher who can help.
Everyone has something of value to contribute. Teaching is fun – we want to give you a chance to do it.
Teachers and students are matched, and with an audio connection and a shared writing space, the instruction begins.
Once you’re connected with a student, you’ll see the problem on the screen and speak with the student through the parts he or she is struggling with. Each session will have a timer at the top counting down, so you’ll know how much time you’re working with.
Teachers select problems first – ensuring an efficient and helpful tutoring session for both the teacher and the student. Students know their teachers will have answers, and teachers are not nervous about struggling to answer a student’s question. Whether you have a PhD or no degree, if you know the answer – why not answer it?