BeepboopDAO: The Future of Community-Based Education

Beepboop is transitioning to a Digital Learning Cooperative

We’re thrilled to announce the formation of BeepboopDAO, a digital learning cooperative that is owned and operated by Beepboop's instructors and students. This cooperative represents a new approach to education, emphasizing community-based learning, transparent governance, and shared rewards for success.

Beepboop was founded in 2019 and has attracted investments from notable companies like Google and Techstars. The platform gained recognition for its "online language drills," which are live group classes where students build confidence in speaking new languages through rapid role-plays that mimic real-life situations. Beepboop’s AI-enhanced platform allows instructors to customize lessons for individual students, even within group settings. Teaching in groups promotes accountability among participants while encouraging students to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process. (Try a Spanish Drill for free here)

Beepboop’s Quokka mascots loving the digital coop life!

As Beepboop transitions to a digital learning cooperative structure, Devon Saliga, Beepboop’s CEO, will step into a new role as a board member. In this capacity, he will guide the cooperative’s strategic decisions, particularly in product development, AI integration, and Web3 technology implementation.

Daily operations of the cooperative will be overseen by Monica Armenta, who will take on the role of Chief Steward Officer. Monica brings a wealth of experience to this position, having trained in the Rassias Method at Dartmouth College and served as Beepboop’s Education Director for the past four years.

In a recent interview, Devon shared his excitement about the transition to a cooperative: “This move represents a significant milestone for Beepboop. It underscores our commitment to creating a community-driven, transparent, and inclusive educational model. I am proud of what we have accomplished since our founding. We've developed a technology platform that has significantly lowered the barriers to becoming an effective instructor. Our instructors have taught over 100,000 students Spanish and English using innovative methods that were previously out of reach for most people.”

“With the improvement of Web3 technologies and recent cooperative-friendly legislation, we have a clear path to create a new standard in edtech. I’m excited to see how our talented team and community will shape Beepboop's future in this new chapter.”

Beepboop instructors will take ownership and control of the cooperative in July 2024, with students gaining the option to become cooperative owners in the fourth quarter of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey.