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Process Diagram
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Reformat Landing Page
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Original notes uploaded by learner
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Identifying the type of learner
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Formatted notes adapted to learner
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Factions and adaptive learning
Inspiration
The idea dawned upon us during one of our regular Discord call hangouts. Anoushka was complaining that regular classes were too slow for me, which launched a whole conversation about learning styles and our struggles in a traditional classroom. At one moment, Bryant confessed to me that he had autism, something he felt scared to admit to others around him. Bryant is a neurodivergent learner who spent years unaware that different learning styles even existed. He shared with me how he didn't understand how to interpret social dynamics or why traditional materials never clicked until much later in life. That vulnerability changed the direction of our conversation entirely. We started thinking about how personalisation has transformed nearly every part of our lives: shopping, entertainment, and even healthcare. So why does education still deliver the same material, the same way, to every student? Not everyone learns through lecture. Some are visual. Some are logical. Some need flowcharts; others need to hear it spoken aloud. That's how ReFormat was born...from a real conversation, a real confession, and a shared belief that learning should adapt to the learner, not the other way around. One in five learners is neurodivergent. Yet the $400B+ global EdTech market overwhelmingly delivers content in a single, neurotypical format, creating a massive accessibility gap and underserving ~300M students worldwide. ReFormat closes that gap. Our platform leverages Google Gemini to instantly transform any uploaded document into cognitively optimized learning experiences tailored to students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Autism, and English Language Learners. One upload, six output modalities: immersive reader with adaptive typography, visual slide decks, audio podcasts with TTS, interactive flashcards, mind maps, and gamified practice activities, all personalized through a proprietary "learning profile" assessment. The core insight is simple but powerful: content doesn't need to change, format does. ReFormat doesn't dumb down material; it restructures delivery to match how each brain processes information best.
What it does
ReFormat is an adaptive learning tool that transforms any uploaded document into personalized formats for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Autism, and ELL needs. It generates immersive reader views, visual slide decks, audio lessons, flashcards, mind maps, and interactive quizzes: all tailored to a learner's profile.
How we built it
We built ReFormat using React, TypeScript, and Vite, powered by four Gemini 2.5 Flash API endpoints: /api/transform for document restructuring, /api/tts for text-to-speech generation, /api/chat for contextual AI tutoring, and /api/feedback for voice-based comprehension feedback. A profile quiz customizes the output per learner.
Challenges we ran into
Structuring Gemini's output into six distinct learning modes (reader, slides, audio, practice, mindmap, flashcards) with a consistent JSON schema was complex. Balancing accessibility settings like dyslexic fonts, color themes, and spacing across all views required significant iteration.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We delivered a fully functional, multi-modal learning platform in one hackathon sprint—complete with voice interaction, real-time chat tutoring, and six adaptive content modes that genuinely serve underrepresented learners.
What we learned
Neurodivergent accessibility is not a feature—it's a design philosophy. We learned that Gemini's multimodal capabilities can meaningfully restructure how information is delivered when paired with intentional UX thinking.
What's next for ReFormat - Adaptive Learning for Neurodiverse Students
We plan to integrate educator dashboards, expand language support for ELL learners, add progress tracking, and partner with school districts to pilot ReFormat in real classrooms.
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