https://eltonlin.substack.com/p/a-story-about-802-teal
I feel like it barely connects to the rest of the story, though.
The founder basically says small group work interspersed through the learning process was a major factor in their success. I believe it.
The professor says the TEAL system worked because it forced students to regularly invest time in the class, so they realized early on they needed to do more - rather than putting it off. I believe it.
What I do NOT understand is how Explanation.app is offering either of these crucial ingredients. It seems clear this site will attract the usual desperate, last-minute-cramming crowd.
The problem of college students undervaluing their education seems to be a major obstacle to the success of this venture. MIT estimated yearly cost: $85k. Somehow $100/hour for tutoring isn't worth it, though? I agree the valuation is more complicated than I want to write here, but in the end it still does not look good to me.