One of the largest and most important sectors of the global economy, the education industry, is undergoing a digital revolution.
Edtech specifically can make the education process more engaging and, therefore, more efficient and effective.
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Learn-O-Little:Future EdTech, A thoughtful startup
Dr. Neha Tuli has been working in the field of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality for the past 7 years. She has pursued her Masters and PhD in the same field. Mr. Shivam Sharma has 4+ years in development of AR/VR applications.
While choosing her PhD project, she happened to visit her Mother’s school where she saw teachers struggling with cute little kindergarten kids to grab their attention and make them learn something.
Nowadays, it is difficult to attain a kid's attention as they want to do everything on their own. And most importantly, they just like to play games or watch videos on phones or tablets.
Their product line 'Learn-O-Little' is an accessible AR learning environment for kids to learn basic language skills, and visualise the same colour 3D models the way they fill in their colouring book.
Struggling to grab the attention of toddlers, Neha and Shivam came up with Augumented and Virtual Reality, "Digital Teachers"
While choosing her PhD project, she happened to visit her Mother’s school where she saw teachers struggling with cute little kindergarten kids to grab their attention and make them learn something.
Nowadays, it is difficult to attain a kid's attention as they want to do everything on their own. And most importantly, they just like to play games or watch videos on phones or tablets.
"So, I thought of leveraging these devices for good. Already being in the tech field, I along with Mr. Shivam Sharma (co-founder) came up with the idea of educating kids with Augmented Reality giving them more immersive and interactive experiences", said Dr Neha Tuli.
Establishment of Thought-Provoking "Special-Education Module" for Special Children
Most of them experience communication issues due to a lack of qualified sign-language interpreters, understanding from others, and intolerant attitudes. To address this issue, we developed another special-education module (with sign language flashcards) for special kids that help them learn basic language skills independently", she added.
Good work deserves Acknowledgement:
First prize at IIT Bhubaneshwar Hackathon on AR/VR.
Commercialising grant of Rs. 7 Lakh from Meity TIDE 2.0
Runner Up in TIE Women Global Pitch Competition - 2021.
Qualified to the top 100 pool of Entrepreneurs Startup Contest conducted by Lemon ideas.
Recognised in Startup India Innovation Week (10th-16th January 2022).
Women Entrepreneur of the year award by STPI at Annual IT Event TIECON 2022.
Government platforms also encourage Edtech Startups:
They have been recognised on various government platforms, and supported by educational programs to create awesome solutions for our kids.
It motivates them along with addressing the worldwide problem of every parent nowadays by introducing phygital solutions incorporating the best of both worlds preserving the kids' sense of hands-on activities.
Where can we get access to these out-of-box products?
Learn -O- Little Magic Colouring
Activity Book Augmented Reality integrated workbook
Age 3: Free AR app, 18 activities, 16 basic skills, interesting facts and interactive Unique vocabulary. ( Available on Amazon)
Click on the link given below:
Even in rural areas where one can see encouraging online content consumption trends taking shape across demographics.
Edtech has the power to transform India paving the roadmap for a level-playing field for education across the country with online platforms delivering the same content to urban and rural populace, the rich and the poor, all castes and creed alike, thereby bridging the divide more efficiently than ever before.