Case Study: University of Oregon Researchers achieve scalable peer learning and SEL engagement with Twenty Ideas

University of Oregon Researchers win 2 federal SBIR grants with Twenty Ideas

The University of Oregon researchers had a proven peer-to-peer learning model but faced significant barriers to its adoption, as teachers found the process too complex and effort-intensive to implement manually. They partnered with Twenty Ideas to create an automated digital delivery system that could facilitate the collaborative lessons and help secure grant funding for development.

Twenty Ideas developed the PeerLearning platform, a flexible system that uses a custom algorithm to automatically direct students through various peer-to-peer lesson structures with minimal teacher assistance. The solution included a lesson library, Google Classroom integration, and even real-time voice groups for remote learning. The research team was awarded two federal SBIR grants, fully funding the project. The platform was found to have more powerful effects on students than manual implementation and significantly reduced teacher stress and burnout.

University of Oregon Researchers