FocalPoint Education Welcomes Dr. Stephen Murphy as Chief Operating Officer

ATLANTA (March 04, 2024) - FocalPoint Education proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Stephen Murphy as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI technology in educational assessments. With over two decades of leadership and industry experience in the assessment and educational sphere, Dr. Murphy brings unparalleled expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence at FocalPoint.

Dr. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and has received executive education from Harvard in Finance for Senior Executives, Authentic Leader Development, Disruptive Innovation, and Strategy, earning a Certificate of Management Excellence from Harvard. His extensive background includes collaboration with federal, state, and local governing bodies, legislative bodies, and contributions to national conferences and publications.

Stephen Murphy

Chief Operating Officer

FocalPointK12, Inc.

At FocalPoint, we've been at the forefront of educational technology since 2013, empowering educators and learners worldwide through our suite of innovative tools. Our flagship product, FocalPoint AssessCloud, epitomizes our dedication to innovation. With a cloud-native platform boasting over a million items and 28 tech-enhanced question types, AssessCloud offers a comprehensive testing experience. Powered by xAPI and Learning Record Store (LRS), AssessCloud provides comprehensive data analytics for adaptive assessments.

Kiran Athota, CEO of FocalPoint Education, underscores the significance of Dr. Stephen Murphy's appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO), emphasizing FocalPoint's dedication to advancing AI-powered innovation in educational assessments. Dr. Murphy's extensive leadership and industry experience align perfectly with FocalPoint's mission to revolutionize assessment methodologies.

Athota highlighted the recent achievements of FocalPoint, noting the successful securing of major assessment delivery and reporting contracts from prestigious institutions such as DODEA, Vermont DOE, and Arizona DOE. These partnerships underscore FocalPoint's expanding influence in shaping the future of education through cutting-edge assessment solutions.

For more information about FocalPoint Education and its innovative solutions, visit www.focalpoint.education.

ABOUT FOCALPOINT EDUCATION

FocalPointK12, Inc. is an Atlanta-based educational technology firm offering cutting-edge AI solutions for educational organizations. Our platform includes AssessCloud for comprehensive assessments, LENS for advanced learning analytics, LearningTree for personalized learning experiences, and Backpack for blockchain-enabled credentialing. We drive student engagement and personalized learning through advanced analytics, seamless integration, and innovative technology.

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AI Adaptive Learning Platform Offers Next-Gen Technology Over Old Traditional LMS

Norcross, GA - FocalPoint releases LearningTree, leveraging xAPI and machine learning for swifter learning and greater learning impact and efficiency.

Today FocalPoint Education formally revealed the release of a next-generation learning management system: FocalPoint LearningTree adaptive learning platform. The LearningTree solution, first developed for Arizona State University's Prep Digital program, has subsequently been field-tested in a number of select institutions and represents a complete re-thinking of the underlying technology used in most e-learning platforms. Leveraging xAPI Learning Records Store data and artificial intelligence, LearningTree can create true adaptive learning pathways for student to accelerate learning and improve outcomes.

Learning Tree collects and leverages data to apply machine learning that can adapt courses to the learner.

LearningTree technology represents an extraordinary advance in learning experiences, replacing a traditional architecture that originated in the 1990s when the LMS was invented. "Newer LMS solutions show significant evolution and improvement, yet they are built on the framework designed to address content delivery," says Randall Dennis, FocalPoint's Chief Strategy Officer, who addresses the problems of the old model in a recent District Administration article "The 90's Called. They Want Their LMS Back." "Kiran Athota and our team has built a fresh foundation," Dennis continues, "that collects and leverages data to apply machine learning that can adapt courses to the learner.”

The LearningTree solution provides a pathway for the future with full integration of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality content. “LearningTree enhancements in learning experiences produce higher engagement for improved outcomes vital to distance learning in a post-COVID world,” says FocalPoint CEO, Kiran Athota. “But we haven’t left prior e-learning investments behind - LearningTree easily integrates old LMS course content cartridges.”

The LearningTree adaptive learning platform provides for integration of:

• E-learning experiences outside of the web browser

• E-learning in native mobile applications

• More control over learning content

• Individualized learning plans and goals

• Seamless cross-platform transitions (e.g. starting modules on mobile devices and finishing on others such as laptops)

• The ability to track games and simulations

• The ability to track real-world project based performance

• Team-based e-learning using communication tools for Professional Learning Communities

• Single Sign On with most other edtech solutions

The announcement of LearningTree comes on the heels of FocalPoint's recent announcement of their revolutionary blockchain-enabled student credentialing platform, FocalPoint Backpack.

An Info Sheet on FocalPoint’s LearningTree can be explored at https://www.focalpoint.education/districts, where other solutions are available. For additional information, email hello@focalpoint.education or call +1 (866) 377-4265.

ABOUT FOCALPOINT EDUCATION

FocalPoint Education is a metro-Atlanta based firm with extensive experience in educational technology development. FocalPoint has successfully deployed bespoke enterprise statewide solutions for Georgia, Rhode Island, Maine and North Dakota, as well as school districts in 14 states. Their innovative solutions include LearningTree (an Adaptive Learning Platform leveraging next-gen technology), LENS (learning analytics with a recommendations engine and data warehousing), AssessCloud (a solution allowing educators to develop and manage assessments) and Backpack (a blockchain-enabled credentialing system). FocalPoint utilizes xAPI, Learning Record Store (LRS) technology and relevancy algorithms to deliver advanced learning analytics to drive student engagement, match digital resources with targeted student needs and support data-driven, personalized learning. All FocalPoint solutions seamlessly integrate with countless third-party edtech solutions. For more information visit http://www.focalpoint.education.