Learnine Schools

Our vision is a world where all children of all ages have access to a quality education that enables them to be bold and creative winners.

Our Mission is:

• To raise children with an excellent mind who will stand out among their peers.
• To impart children with the right knowledge that will help them solve the real day-to-day problems that they face, as well as grow up with the ability to solve the problems facing the nation.
• To create an enabling environment for teaching and learning .
• To provide an alternative online learning platform for children of all ages.

Adesuwa is the founder of Learnine Schools and serves as the Non Executive Director, who is not involved in day-to-day operations, but drives the direction and strategy of the organization. She has over 24 years of experience, developing and managing large scale programs, including education and elearning programs. She is also a serial entrepreneur, who believes in developing social enterprises that improves the quality of living for her society and the world at large. She is fully committed o the LEAP project and willing to commit 2-10 hours per week to supporting this project. 

Our entire management team, including our Team Lead are committed to the success of this project because the evidence generated will enable us to improve our content, platform and the success of our product.

Despite having other responsibilities within our organization, as a team, we are committed and well-positioned to support the LEAP Project in an efficient manner. Each member of the team is willing to put in 2-4 hours of work per week for the duration of the 12-week sprint because we are aware of the commitment needed to make the project successful.

We will use effective project management techniques to handle the LEAP Project and our other priorities. To ensure that every team member is aware of their involvement in the project, we will clearly define roles and responsibilities within our team. To monitor development and keep us on schedule, we will also establish milestones and produce a thorough project timeline.

Our team lead has several years of experience developing and implementing large scale elearning programs and the other team members have years of experience teaching children, ages 2-12, as well as developing quality elearning content. 

Our management staff are aware of the pressures of our other obligations, yet they wholeheartedly support our involvement in the LEAP Project. They are aware of how crucial it is to build the case for our solution's effectiveness and the possible advantages it may have for both our company and the education industry as a whole.

We will place a high priority on good teamwork and communication throughout the LEAP Project. We will communicate with one another frequently to discuss our progress, exchange ideas and lessons learned, and resolve any problems that may come up. We are confident in our capacity to produce significant results by cooperating, utilizing our combined experience, and remaining dedicated to the project goals.

Our team comprises experienced teachers and skilled staff, who understand the educational system and learning service delivery and selflessly commit themselves to the improvement of the quality of our offline and online education services. 

We will immediately start implementing the findings and recommendations after the LEAP Project sprint is over. In order to hone and improve our solution, we will examine the study outputs, usability feedback, and other results. On the basis of the project's learnings, we will modify the platform, content delivery strategies, and learning tools as appropriate.

Overall, we are excited about the opportunity the LEAP Project gives us to strengthen the evidence base for our approach. We are convinced that with the support of our organization's management team, we will put the outputs into practice and increase the influence of our solution on equitable and inclusive education.

We run an innovative e-learning platform designed for children aged 2-12, fostering interactive educational experiences and quality learning outcomes.

Our product aims to address the need for more flexibility in quality instruction and aims to make quality interactive instructional materials more flexible and available for kids between the ages of 2 and 12 via e-learning .

Early childhood and primary education has typically placed a heavy emphasis on face-to-face interactions and tangible teaching tools. But as technology has developed and digital devices, as well as internet access have become more widely available, there is a growing demand for flexibility and efficiency in education service delivery that transcends the brick wall of the classroom or geographical barriers, thus making way for e-learning programs that can be tailored precisely to the needs of young children.

Creating a digital environment and e-learning content that is instructive, interactive and safe, for this age group is the core thrust of our solution. Children's attention spans are shorter than adults', and they learn best through engaging, hands-on activities. The culture of reading books is competing with online games available on the go and many of the current e-learning systems aren't interactive enough to hold young learners' attention and interest. Children might thus lose interest in and motivation for learning, which would reduce the efficacy of their educational experience.

In addition, there is a need for material that is suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 12, that aligns with their developmental milestones. It is essential to give educational content that supports and improves these elements because these formative years are key for cognitive, social, and emotional development. Holistic learning experiences may be hampered by the fact that many current e-learning resources either inadequately meet these developmental demands or offer a constrained selection of topics and activities.

Accessibility is also a major issue in education for children. Particularly those from marginalized groups or distant places, not all children have equal access to high-quality educational resources. Our product strives to close this accessibility gap and make sure that all kids, regardless of their background or location, have the chance to access top-notch educational materials by offering content on a learning platform, which is accessible online and offline.

Overall, our innovation aims to address the dearth of easily accessible and interactive online learning materials for kids ages 2 to 12. We also want to provide for the requirements of young learners, encourage their passion for learning, and give them a strong educational foundation during these crucial foundational years by providing an interactive and age-appropriate online learning environment.

In addition, children are different, learn differently.and learn at different levels and paces, thus it is important to understand these differences and tailor our content and their learning experiences to meet their different needs. We will aim to measure gaps in knowledge, differences in learning experiences and address these differences.

Our elearning platform is a user-friendly online learning platform that allows children aged 2-12, their parents and their teachers to sign up, take courses, and pre and post assessments. Our platform simplifies the learning process while providing a personalized and interactive educational experience.

Parents or guardians can enroll their children on the platform by opening an account on their children’s behalf or children can enroll themselves. Once enrolled, kids have access to courses that are suitable for their age in a range of subjects including language, math, science, social studies, and more.

The choice of courses is intended to align with the educational curriculum and be compatible with the child's grade level. Each course includes pre assessment, checkpoint, practice and end-of lesson exercises to assess learning and facilitate retention, helping students retain what they have learned. Pre-assessments are supposed to help identify gaps in the child’s knowledge, in order to tailor the content to address those gaps. We are in the process of embedding exciting multimedia lessons as well. Parents or students can select the courses that interest them or take the grade-level-recommended learning path.

Learners get the chance to evaluate their learning and advancement throughout the courses through assessments. Quizzes, interactive activities, and assignments provided in various formats. Learners can identify areas for development and receive immediate feedback on their performance from the platform.

Through the platform, parents or guardians can keep track of their child's development. They get access to comprehensive reports highlighting their child's performance, progress toward completion, and opportunities for improvement. This enables parents to follow their child's educational progress and offer extra assistance or direction as needed.

The platform is easily accessible on various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. This flexibility enables children to learn anytime and anywhere, making education convenient and adaptable to their schedules.

Our platform also enables learners access content specific to their needs, thus addressing differences in learning ability and specific gaps in knowledge. We understand that learning variability is important and we recognize that students differ. We therefore conduct pre-assessments to measure strengths and weaknesses and thus tailor content in bite sized chunks that can focus learners specifically on areas of their weaknesses.

In summary and conclusion, our innovation is an intuitive online learning platform that allows children aged 2-12 to sign up, enroll in courses, take assessments to measure their strengths, or weaknesses and receive immediate feedback that can be leveraged to address gaps in knowledge. Through personalized course recommendations, interactive lessons, and adaptive assessments, we provide an engaging and effective learning experience for children, empowering them to learn and progress at their own pace and time, with support from their parents and/or teachers.

Women & Girls: Women are prioritized in our choice of instructors to support these learners, as well as our management team and administrative support. This is because we believe in and place emphasis on the importance of giving women equal chances to apply their skills, generate an income and to be empowered. We also believe in the importance of protecting children, especially girls in and around our environment (including our online environment) from abuse, thus we train our staff on the importance of these. 

We also work closely with our learners, instructors and their parents, in order to address gender disparities, including disparities in educational results and access, acknowledging and aiming to understand the specific difficulties each individual learner could encounter and developing new ways to address these difficulties.

Pre-primary age children (ages 2-5): Young children who are just beginning their educational journey make up this age group. So we acknowledge the importance of these early years for early childhood development and the value of providing high-quality education early in order to build a solid foundation for future learning.

Primary school children (ages 5-12):The primary school-aged learners fall within this age category. We recognize the importance of offering open, motivating interactive educational opportunities that support students' cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Peri-Urban: We also target learners in peri-urban areas, which are areas that are situated at the borders of our outside urban centers. We understand that these learners frequently confront unique limitations and challenges such scarce resources, poor infrastructure, and limited or unequal access to educational opportunities. By making content available for this group also, we can meet the unique educational requirements and challenges that peri-urban children and families experience, while ensuring that they are also able to access quality education online or offline with limited internet connectivity.

Low-Income: We aim to reach learners with limited resources as well as learners and families with inadequate financial resources. To ensure that access to high-quality education is not hampered by financial constraints, we recognize the economic issues individuals face and tailor our solution  to provide inexpensive educational content that is also acceptable offline, for those who may not have internet connectivity and on mobile devices for those who do not have computers.

Middle-Income:: Families who are middle income earners  are also targeted by our learning content. Although they could have little financial resources, we acknowledge that they are nonetheless looking for possibilities for affordable, high-quality education. By offering easily accessible and economically-friendly, sound educational possibilities, the solution seeks to meet their need for quality education.

Our solution is at Level 1 of Nesta's Standards of Evidence with available evidence. We can logically, coherently, and persuasively explain what we do and why it matters. We will soon move to level 2, to start gathering data showing positive change in learning resulting from our content.  

Our solution addresses major learning obstacles for our target group, resulting from our understanding of the educational landscape. We are capable of stating the potential advantages and effects of our solution in an engaging and convincing way. We seek to improve the learning outcomes and experiences of our users by utilizing cutting-edge technology and pedagogical approaches.

Even though we understand the value of additional study and data collection to build more proof, we have not yet gathered precise data that shows the favorable shift in learning outcomes that is solely attributable to our solution. But, we are dedicated to constantly enhancing and perfecting our solution in light of user input and continuing analysis.

We have the exciting chance to improve the effect of our product and enhance our understanding of evidence-based methods by participating in the LEAP Project. By working together with the LEAP Fellowship team, we hope to conduct formative research, usability testing, and user interviews to gain insightful feedback, gather data on usage and learning outcomes. These initiatives will aid in the ongoing development of our solution and open the door for further evaluation and evidence generation.

At Level 1, we understand the necessity of developing a strong body of data to back up the efficacy and impact of our solution. To ensure that we can move up to higher levels on Nesta's Standards of Evidence in the future, we are committed to performing ongoing study, acquiring data, and improving our methodology.

We are dedicated to conducting a thorough and iterative process of evidence-building through the LEAP Project. We will take advantage of the chance to study with professionals, investigate best practices, and work with other businesses in the industry. This will allow us to improve our solution, compile more detailed data, and eventually move up the evidence ladder, demonstrating the beneficial outcomes and advantages our solution can provide to students.

Foundational research

We conducted initial desk research on the elearning industry and our solution was developed during the Covid pandemic when schools were closed because we saw a need to be addressed - the need for flexibility, availability and accessibility of quality educational content, regardless of geographical or physical distances or barriers. We also observed a positive reaction from the target population during the initial introduction of the web platform amid the COVID-19 pandemic. User registration grew rapidly, proving the high demand for and interest in easily accessible and efficient e-learning solutions. This quick adoption confirmed the usefulness of our technology and demonstrated that it met the critical demand for remote learning.

Formative research
We have started actively engaging users to beta test the platform and collect insightful feedback as part of our commitment to ongoing improvement.

Foundational research

We conducted initial desk research on the elearning industry and our solution was developed during the Covid pandemic when schools were closed because we saw a need to be addressed - the need for flexibility, availability and accessibility of quality educational content, regardless of geographical or physical distances or barriers. We also observed a positive reaction from the target population during the initial introduction of the web platform amid the COVID-19 pandemic. People started registering for the platform almost right away, proving the high demand for and interest in easily accessible and efficient e-learning solutions. This quick adoption confirmed the usefulness and attraction of our technology and demonstrated that it met the critical demand for remote learning during those unpleasant conditions.

Formative research

Furthermore, we have started actively engaging users to beta test the platform and collect insightful feedback as part of our commitment to ongoing improvement. We hope to get better understanding of users' preferences, experiences, and suggestions for increasing the platform's features, usability, and content by including them in the testing process. With this iterative process, we aim to adjust the content and platform to respond to actual user experience, input  and feedback.

We are fostering active user involvement and ensuring that our platform satisfies the changing demands of our target audience by encouraging beta testing and actively soliciting input from our users. We cherish the opinions of our users and think that they play a critical role in determining the future of our innovation.

We hope to learn more about users’ perceptions of the platform's numerous benefits to them, including user experience, course effectiveness, assessment methods, and general satisfaction, through this ongoing feedback collection and beta testing process. This knowledge will guide our work going forward, enabling us to make data-driven decisions and put the required enhancements into place to maximize the performance and impact of the platform.

We are committed to developing a platform that genuinely meets the requirements of kids in pre-primary and primary school (especially girls), the needs of teachers (including care givers, parents and their needs to protect their children online), people living in peri-urban areas, and those from low- and middle-income families. By actively interacting with our users, we hope to provide a platform that is effective, inclusive, interactive and user-friendly, ultimately enabling learners from all backgrounds to succeed in their academic endeavors.

Finally, it can be said that the high initial response from users who joined our platform from the COVID-19 pandemic till now, illustrates the need for flexible, easily available and accessible e-learning solutions. In order to further improve the platform based on user insights, we are in the  process of doing beta testing and gathering feedback. This cooperative strategy guarantees that our platform will continue to develop and improve, successfully meeting the needs of our target audience and providing a top-notch online learning experience.

We have recently concluded the development of our MVP, and we have several hundred users of our content. This is therefore the perfect time to gather data on usage, efficacy, effectiveness and learning outcomes, in order to improve the quality of our content, ahead of scaling our reach to more users. 

Our management is aware of how critical it is to gather the data supporting our product in order to further establish its efficacy and increase its impact. This is the perfect opportunity for us to accomplish this goal by participating in a LEAP Project.

First of all, it is essential for us to keep on the cutting edge of research and evidence as the field of e-learning continues to develop quickly. We can make sure that we are implementing the most efficient pedagogical approaches, instructional strategies, and technology improvements by increasing the evidence base of our solution. This will enable us to give our target market of teachers and parents (especially women), kids in pre-primary school (especially girls), and people living in peri-urban areas the best learning experience possible.

Second, it is crucial for us to strengthen the evidence proving the impact and efficiency of our platform in light of the rising demand for online learning solutions. We must be able to clearly demonstrate the beneficial outcomes and advantages connected with our platform as more people, educational institutions, and communities turn to e-learning. This will boost our capacity to gain and keep users, forge alliances, and reach underrepresented populations in addition to improving our credibility.

A LEAP Project is also in line with our organization's current dedication to innovation and constant development. We may take advantage of the Fellow team's knowledge to design and put into practice reliable research methodologies, data collection procedures, and assessment frameworks through their support and direction. With the help of this, we will be able to obtain thorough and trustworthy information about the effects of our solution, empowering us to take informed decisions and successfully iterate on our platform.

Additionally, a LEAP Project gives us the chance to interact with a network of researchers, professionals, and practitioners in the area of education and technology. We may benefit from their counsel, access their networks, and harness their insights by working with the Fellow team and utilizing their knowledge and resources in order to strengthen our research capacity and attempts to build evidence.

As a whole, the time is right for us to start a LEAP Project since it will enable us to improve the evidence foundation of our online platform, align with industry best practices, and establish ourselves as a top supplier of e-learning solutions. Our solution to increase access to high-quality education for women and girls, early children, and marginalized groups in urban and peri-urban regions can have a greater impact faster if our evidence is more convincing to our stakeholders and is used to guide our decision-making processes.

Our proposed research questions comprise the following:

1.How effective is digital learning (online or offline) in improving the learning outcome of children age 2-12?

2.What is the most effective way of delivering this content?

         i.            Text

       ii.            Audio

     iii.            Video

     iv.            Combination of the 3

And what is the most effective  way of delivering content?

         i.            Digital learning only

       ii.            Physical learning

     iii.            Hybrid learning

3. How effective is digital learning in addressing learning variabilities by providing bite-size content for children?

The main output we expect is a report, showing the effectiveness of digital learning for users, the most effective method of content delivery, and the effectiveness of digital learning in addressing learning variabilities. The report should answer the three major questions, while making recommendations for improvement we can act on to improve our content and its delivery methods. A variety of research processes in formative studies are essential for answering these questions. These studies should offer insightful information and data to guide further platform refinement, development and implementation

Usability tests involve watching and examining how kids use the platform. We can discover areas for improvement and make changes to increase the platform's efficacy by evaluating variables like engagement levels, user experience, and ease of navigation. Usability studies will enable us to determine whether the content has a good effect on children's learning outcomes and how they interact with it.

The viability and acceptability of various content transmission formats, such as text, audio, video, or a combination of these, are evaluated by feasibility studies. We will identify the most effective and appropriate distribution method by obtaining information on children's preferences and assessing the efficacy of each mode. We will improve material delivery and improve learning outcomes with this data.

Case studies offer detailed insights into the specific impact of our online platform on children's learning outcomes. By closely examining individual cases, we can assess factors such as academic progress, knowledge retention, and skill development. Case studies provide direct evidence of the platform's effectiveness and highlight areas where it has proven particularly beneficial or effective.

Using user interviews, we can interact with parents, teachers, and kids directly to collect qualitative data. These interviews will offer insightful viewpoints and first-hand knowledge on how well our platform caters to the differences and varying demands of every learner. We can improve the platform and make it more suited to their needs by taking into account their feedback and recommendations.

We may assess changes in learning outcomes before and after applying our platform using pre-post or multi-measure research methodologies. We can measure the platform's influence on kids' learning progress by evaluating academic performance, information retention, and skill development. The platform's ability to enhance learning outcomes is demonstrably beneficial, according to this study.

We can investigate the connections between platform utilization, levels of engagement, and learning outcomes with the aid of correlational investigations. We can find correlations or linkages that contribute to effective learning outcomes by examining data on characteristics like frequency of platform usage, interaction patterns, and demographic information. This study sheds important light on the variables that affect how effective our online learning platform is..

Collectively, these formative research processes provide a robust evidence base for the effectiveness of our online platform in improving learning outcomes, optimizing content delivery, and addressing learning variabilities for children aged 2-12. The findings from these studies will inform our ongoing work and guide us in refining and enhancing the platform to maximize its impact on the target population.

After the LEAP Project sprint is complete and the formative research outputs have been generated, our organization is committed to using these outcomes to increase the efficacy and impact of our platform. In order to better serve our target market of children aged 2 to 12, we understand how crucial it is to use the research's findings and recommendations to guide our initiatives, enhance our platform, and inform our platform. What we intend to do with the outputs is as follows:

Platform Optimization: To pinpoint opportunities for enhancement in the platform's design, user interface, and overall user experience, we will carefully study the results of usability studies and user interviews. We will give top priority to making adjustments that improve user friendliness, navigation, and engagement for both kids and their parents or guardians. In order to improve the learning experience, functionality will be improved, user comments will be taken into account, and appropriate adjustments will be made.

Content Delivery Enhancements: We will assess the efficiency of various material distribution channels (text, audio, video, or a mix of them) and their effect on learning outcomes based on the findings of feasibility studies and correlational research. By identifying the most efficient distribution methods and creating plans to improve their integration into the platform, we will use these insights to optimize the delivery of content. This may entail developing captivating video lessons, adding interactive audio components, or using text-based materials that are available and appropriate for various learning styles.

Tailored Learning Approaches: We will further develop our strategy to address individual learning variabilities among our target group by utilizing the insights gathered from case studies and pre-post research. In order to better serve kids with different learning requirements, we will devise techniques to tailor learning experiences, offer adaptive content, and provide focused support. This could entail developing personalized learning routes, providing extra resources or interventions, and including tools that enable individualized progress tracking and feedback.

Continuous Evaluation and Improvement: By applying the knowledge gained from case studies and pre-post research, we will further enhance our approach to address individual learning variabilities among our target audience. We will develop strategies to customize learning opportunities, deliver adaptive content, and offer targeted support in order to better serve children with various learning needs. The creation of tailored learning paths, the provision of additional materials or treatments, and the inclusion of systems that permit individualized progress tracking and feedback are all possible ways to do this..

Dissemination and Collaboration: With the larger education community, we are devoted to disseminating our research, perceptions, and best practices. To add to the already-existing body of knowledge on digital learning, we will publish research reports, white papers, and articles. To further evaluate our findings and look into potential to scale the impact of our platform, we will aggressively look for partnerships and collaborations with researchers, educators, and policymakers.

In conclusion, the LEAP Project's outputs will be applied to improve the platform's performance, boost content distribution, customize learning strategies, continuously assess and upgrade the platform, and support the larger education community. By putting these outputs into practice, we hope to give kids more effective and significant learning experience, ensuring they get a good education regardless of their circumstances.

Our company seeks to make a substantial difference in the educational environment by concentrating on enhancing fair, inclusive, and gender-responsive education as well as encouraging lifelong learning for everyone. The following results are what we hope to achieve through our platform and the products of the LEAP Project:

Increased Access to Education: We lower barriers to education for disadvantaged and underserved populations by offering a digital learning platform. There are now opportunities and resources for high-quality education available to children who may not have had as much access to traditional schooling due to geographic, socioeconomic, or cultural factors. This wider access makes sure that every child, no matter what their circumstances, has the opportunity to learn and flourish.

Enhanced Learning Outcomes: We can develop and optimize our platform to maximize learning results since we are dedicated to using evidence-based approaches and constant improvement. We may cater learning experiences to individual needs, solve learning variabilities, and offer specialized support by utilizing the insights gathered from formative research. As a result, learning outcomes are improved, and this includes academic growth, skill development, and knowledge retention.

Promoting Equity and Inclusion: Equal opportunity for all and meeting the needs of different learners are our top priorities. We integrate inclusive teaching methods, a diversity of viewpoints, and resources that are culturally appropriate through our platform and its content. By fostering an encouraging and welcoming learning environment, we help close the educational equality gap and advance universal access to high-quality education.

Empowering Girls and Women: Our efforts to advance education that is gender-responsive guarantee that women and girls have equal access to educational opportunities. Girls and women are given the tools they need to pursue education, learn new things, improve their abilities, and realize their full potential when a safe, welcoming environment that takes into account their unique needs and obstacles is created. This helps to dispel gender preconceptions, lessen gender inequality, and promote gender equality.

Lifelong Learning: By offering interesting and easily available educational resources, our platform encourages a culture of lifelong learning. We want to produce a generation of lifelong learners who are prepared to adapt to a fast changing world by cultivating a growth mindset and instilling a passion of learning at a young age. Individuals are given the tools they need to learn throughout their life and outside of the classroom.

Overall, the LEAP Project's outputs and our organization's dedication to advancing equitable, inclusive, and gender-responsive education will have a significant influence on children's access to education, academic results, and chances for lifelong learning. Regardless of a learner's origin or circumstances, we want to establish a more just and equitable educational system by utilizing technology, evidence-based procedures, and an emphasis on inclusivity.