Kahoot!
Kahoot is a game-based learning platform founded in 2012 in Oslo by co-founders Alf Inge Wang, Asmund Furuseth, Jamie Brooker, Johan Brand, and Morten Versvik. The platform allows users to easily create, share, and play engaging learning games or trivia quizzes suitable for any subject, language, and age group. Kahoot's features cater to a diverse audience, including educators, students, corporations, and participants in sporting and cultural events. The platform can be accessed on any device with an internet connection, making it versatile for both in-person and virtual learning environments. Kahoot aims to enhance the educational experience by fostering a more social and interactive approach to learning through gamification and engaging presentations. Its reach extends across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and India.
Poio is an educational technology startup focused on transforming how children learn to read. It aims to eliminate the struggles associated with reading acquisition by creating engaging digital environments that empower children to teach themselves. The company offers a learning platform featuring playful, educational games designed to motivate children in their language development. Launched in June, Poio's first reading game quickly rose to the top of the Norwegian App Store and has garnered positive feedback from both users and media. Through its innovative approach, Poio seeks to enhance children's language skills while making learning a fun and interactive experience.
WeWantToKnow AS is a Norwegian company based in Oslo that specializes in developing mobile educational games. One of its flagship products is DragonBox+, an innovative algebra game designed to teach children math concepts in an engaging manner. The game is noteworthy for its ability to impart algebra knowledge within two hours, often without the learners realizing they are studying math. DragonBox gained significant recognition, becoming the first math game to surpass Angry Birds in sales within app stores. As of December 31, 2019, WeWantToKnow AS operates as a subsidiary of Kahoot! AS, further enhancing its reach in the digital learning space.
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