Studyhall
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Educational technology |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Ross Blankenship |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Products | Peer-to-peer learning platform with video conferencing and collaborative tools |
Studyhall was a digital education startup headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
History
Established in 2012 by Ross Blankenship, an alumnus of Washington University School of Law, Studyhall.com made its debut in September 2012 during the TechCrunch Disrupt event held in San Francisco, where it earned a spot as a Startup Battlefield Finalist.
The platform offered a peer-to-peer learning environment designed for college students to engage collaboratively within virtual settings. Participants signed up using their .edu email accounts, inputted their semester courses, and connected with classmates enrolled in the same subjects. Additionally, Studyhall facilitated group discussion boards for student organizations and displayed activity notifications on users' personal dashboards.
User profiles included integrated word processing features for note creation and sharing, alongside video conferencing capabilities that supported interactive study meetings via a shared “whiteboard” tool.
External links
- Official website (no longer active)