Education Products

Engage learners and empower instructors

Deliver inclusive digital experiences your students can learn more effectively and get buy-in from your teachers and administrators.

Education Products

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When your educational platform could use our expertise

Learner engagement is dropping off rapidly
Course completion rates are lower than expected
Educators find it challenging to create and manage content

Accessibility issues are excluding some learners
Assessment tools fail to provide meaningful insights
The learning experience feels disconnected across different devices

Case Study

Empowering Readers with Game-Driven Literacy Tools

Scenario

Magpie wanted to help solve the literacy crisis, where only one-third of US students read at grade level. They sought a research-backed digital literacy tool that affirmed student identities and improved reading skills, especially for underrepresented students.

Outcome

Designed an engaging and scalable literacy tool, used by 5000+ schools, that helped children master foundational reading skills through tailored interactions and affirming design.

Why Pragmatics? The Advantage of Great UX in EdTech

The Pragmatics co-founders are instructors and have designed courses. We use our applied experience in teaching to design educational products that elevate the learning experience and deliver measurable success. With our focus on learning science and instructional design, we bring more than great digital designs to the table. Our approach will help you meet key business and educational goals through intuitive, inclusive, and holistic learning solutions.

Increase Adoption Rates: Purposeful experiences lead to higher user satisfaction and faster onboarding for students and educators alike.
Improve Learning Outcomes: Thoughtfully designed tools enhance student engagement, resulting in better retention, performance, and measurable results.
Maximize ROI: Effective UX reduces support costs, minimizes training time, and boosts long-term product success by driving sustained usage and loyalty.

Products and experiences we design

Game-Based Learning

Engage students with research-backed, interactive games that make learning foundational skills fun and effective.

Media Literacy Platforms

Deliver fact-based news and analysis tools that help develop critical thinking and media literacy.

Instructional Design Tools

Create custom, dynamic curricula that empower educators and drive better outcomes across diverse learning environments.

They can do it all and working with them is always a joy. I very much appreciate their values and dedication to doing work that’s meaningful. They want to do good work that does the right thing. We push each other, and they know when to get down to business while still keeping the pace focused and the mood enjoyable. I’d work with them again in a heartbeat.

Michael Handelman

Game Designer, Magpie Literacy

FAQ

Common Questions

How do I measure the impact of better UX on educational outcomes?

We use a combination of data analytics, user feedback, and testing to ensure that our designs enhance student engagement and performance. We'll help you establish clear KPIs to measure success, such as improved course completion rates, higher engagement metrics, and better student satisfaction scores.

Will implementing new UX disrupt our current systems and workflows?

We work closely with your team to ensure a smooth transition. Our approach is collaborative and iterative, allowing for phased implementation that minimizes disruption. We also provide comprehensive support to integrate new UX with your existing systems painlessly.

How do you ensure the design is inclusive for all students?

Inclusivity is at the heart of our design process. We adhere to WCAG standards and continually test for accessibility across all devices and user demographics. Our goal is to create a product that works for all students, regardless of their background or abilities.

How long does a typical project take to deliver results?

The timeline depends on the scope of the project, but we typically deliver initial results within 8 to 12 weeks. We provide a clear roadmap from the start, including milestones and deliverables, to ensure timely and successful implementation.

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