We have all been in a situation where studying just wasn’t going our way. Maybe you just couldn’t grasp a concept by looking at your notes or you reached the point of diminishing returns where you weren’t getting as much out of your studying. Thankfully for us in school now, we have a very useful resource known as Quizlet. Andrew Sutherland, the founder of Quizlet, saw a problem when he was a sophomore in high school. He was studying for a French test and trying to memorize over a hundred vocab words. He saw this as a path for innovation and would eventually create the app Quizlet.
Quizlet has expanded over the years to benefit both students and teachers. It has generated over 300 million users. The profits earned through the app help to better Sutherland’s mission of bettering education. It has certainly been able to benefit a large portion all across the world. Personally, I have used Quizlet many times and it has definitely helped when it comes to studying.
Sutherland had saw a problem that affected a lot of students. In a era where technology and smart phones was just beginning, he was able to get on the train real quick, which helped to launch his company fast. His company has continued to thrive and will continue to do so based on its popularity and efficiency in helping students study.
I love how you gave the background to Andrew Sutherland that students across the world could relate to. This makes me appreciate the app so much more now that we have the history that humanizes it.
I had no clue that the founder of Quizlet was so young, but it makes perfect sense! Quizlet has evolved over the past few years for sure, and I think it’s cool how the site/app is changing along with the times.
Sutherlands creation of Quizlet has to have been one of the top inventions/ ideas for students in the entire world. My allowing students to create online flashcards, as well as test themselves, and access other students flash cards is a massive help to their learning experience. Andrew must be so proud of his creation, and I hope to have that feeling when I create a business of my own.
Sutherland must have been ahead of his time, because who would have even thought about a studying technique online? I personally use quizlet as a resource for my studying habits and I find it to be extremely helpful. Sutherlands business is thriving and will most likely continue to in the future. Quizlet is a great solution to the infamous studying pains all students face. Well done!