Tract Educational Platform Overview

Chrissy Tanner from Common Sense Education introduces Tract, a student-centered, video-based platform that allows students to teach each other through videos. The platform is free for educators and offers features like a coin system, clubs, and educator resources. Tract aims to engage students in a familiar social media-like environment while providing a safe space for learning. The video also discusses the growing interest in streaming careers among young people and how platforms like Tract can support this interest in an educational setting.

What is the primary focus of the Common Sense Education team?

• Developing new educational platforms

• Teaching students directly

• Creating educational content

• Reviewing educational tools

What is the main purpose of Tract?

• To provide textbooks for students

• To allow students to teach each other through videos

• To create educational games

• To offer online tutoring services

What age group does Tract primarily target?

• Preschool children

• Elementary students

• College students

• Tweens and teens

Who primarily creates the educational videos on Tract?

• Teens

• Parents

• Professional educators

• School administrators

How does Tract verify that a user is an educator?

• By requiring a school ID

• By checking an education-related email address

• Through a background check

• Through a phone interview

What is a potential issue with Tract's coin system?

• It can be manipulated by students

• It is not user-friendly

• It lacks educational value

• It is too expensive

What is a unique feature of Tract's educator resources?

• Live tutoring sessions

• A seven-week lesson plan

• Interactive quizzes

• Printable worksheets

What is a suggested improvement for Tract's platform?

• Offering live chat support

• Adding more printables

• Increasing video length

• Providing more off-screen interaction opportunities

What is the potential benefit of Tract for students interested in social media careers?

• It guarantees a large audience

• It provides a safe environment to explore content creation

• It offers monetary rewards

• It offers direct job placements

What is the current cost of using Tract for educators?

• It requires a one-time fee

• It is free for students only

• It is free for now

• It costs $10 per month