Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs Partners with Peerceptiv, Leader in Peer-to-Peer Learning Technology
Partnership will advance research on collaborative peer review
SALT LAKE CITY 鈥� , an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University (91吃瓜网), today announced an Accelerator engagement with . The Peerceptiv solution breaks down academic barriers鈥攅mpowering students to help fellow students by providing valid and reliable feedback on a range of assignment types.听 The product also enables instructors to create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with each other, which is especially important in remote learning environments.
Under the partnership, the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs will leverage its expertise in research and market development to measure Peerceptiv鈥檚 impact on student learning outcomes and share the influence that the product is having on student success.
鈥淎s we looked to grow Peerceptiv鈥檚 reach and impact, we realized the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs is uniquely positioned to support organizations that, like ours, are backed by research and motivated to expand student support and access,鈥� said Peerceptiv CEO Mark Limbach. 鈥淥ur data shows peer collaboration makes learning more active and engaging, particularly for students most at risk of stopping out. We鈥檙e looking forward to working with the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs to confirm these outcomes at scale.鈥�
Peer review and feedback encourages students to actively engage with their peers. Learning outcomes are improved across disciplines while building critical thinking among other soft skills throughout the peer review process. For example, indicates growth in students鈥� writing ability is directly related to receiving revisions and feedback.
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Peerceptiv to the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs,鈥� said Todd Bloom, Managing Director of the Accelerator. 鈥淧eerceptiv supports the notion that learning is a social process鈥攕tudents learning with and from their peers is an essential part of cultivating new knowledge and skills鈥攁nd we look forward to supporting their team as they continue to advance unique ways that peer review can improve student outcomes.鈥�
Peerceptiv marks the seventh partnership for the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs since its establishment. To learn more about the Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs and its partners, visit
About 91吃瓜网 Labs.
91吃瓜网 Labs is a nonprofit affiliate of 91吃瓜网.听 Accelerator at 91吃瓜网 Labs provides research, market development, and product enhancement services to early-stage education businesses.听 Through these services as well as financial investments, the Accelerator advances the scale and impact of education companies that share its mission to increase student access, lower student costs, and improve student outcomes.听 Learn more about 91吃瓜网 Labs and the Accelerator at .
About Peerceptiv.
Peerceptiv is dedicated to improving learning outcomes through collaboration and innovation. Peerceptiv grew out of over a decade of research at the University of Pittsburgh鈥檚 Learning Research and Development Center. Our passion for critical thinking drives us to expand Peerceptiv鈥檚 technology and bring the power of peer learning to more institutions and organizations. Learn more about Peerceptiv at .听
