Chalkup

Chalkup was a class collaboration platform designed to enhance student engagement and connectivity in educational environments. The platform served educators and students from 1 in 3 universities and 1 in 5 high schools in the United States, providing tools to make learning more collaborative and interactive. Chalkup's business model focused on offering a subscription-based service to educational institutions, generating revenue through these subscriptions. The platform featured functionalities such as assignment management, rubric grading, and real-time collaboration tools. In 2018, Chalkup was acquired by Microsoft Education and its features were integrated into Microsoft Teams, enhancing the collaborative capabilities of the Teams platform for educational purposes. This strategic move allowed Chalkup to expand its reach and continue its mission within a larger ecosystem.

Keywords: class collaboration, student engagement, educational technology, assignment management, rubric grading, real-time collaboration, subscription service, Microsoft Teams, U.S. education, platform integration.