Brightstorm: 1 (The Brightstorm Chronicles)

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Brightstorm is an advocate and example of flipped classroom teaching where students can learn on their own through online videos.

The majority of Brightstorm teachers possess master's degrees or PhDs from widely recognized universities. In July 2012, Brightstorm changed to an all-you-can-eat business model where users need a monthly subscription to watch all videos offered on the site. In September 2009, Brightstorm launched its “free math help” section which contained more the 2,500 math videos across 6 math subjects. Users may ask up to three math problems per month and are guaranteed to receive solutions within 48 hours.

Study videos cover math courses ranging from pre-algebra to calculus as well as English, science, and test prep for SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement tests. Kim is originally from South Korea where college entrance is hyper-competitive and, thanks to the country’s early adoption of nationwide high-speed internet, has had many successful online education services. College Counseling provides answers to academic questions commonly asked by high school students and their parents.

We combine time-saving HD videos with tools like textbook video locator for a comprehensive learning experience. During the development stage of the business idea for Brightstorm, Kim met Marshall and Walsh through KTB and the three co-founded Brightstorm for which KTB led a Series A investment.Brightstorm is targeted towards teenagers to help improve their grades through leaning exercises and SAT prep. It is reported that Brightstorm has delivered over 20 million lessons to more than 240,000 registered users from over 200 countries.