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		<title>Transforming Education: The Impact and Future of AI in EdTech</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and its influence on education is no exception.&#160; The integration of AI in Educational Technology (EdTech) ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2024/02/17/transforming-education-the-impact-and-future-of-ai-in-edtech/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<p>In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and its influence on education is no exception.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The integration of AI in Educational Technology (EdTech) has revolutionized the way students learn, teachers instruct, and institutions operate. From personalized learning experiences to predictive analytics, AI has opened new avenues for enhancing education, and its potential for the future of learning is vast.</p>



<p>One of the most significant impacts of AI in education is its ability to personalize learning experiences. Through adaptive learning algorithms, AI can analyze students&#8217; strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles to tailor educational content and pacing accordingly. This individualized approach not only caters to students&#8217; diverse needs but also fosters greater engagement and understanding. With AI-powered platforms, students can receive real-time feedback, access personalized resources, and progress at their own pace, leading to improved learning outcomes.</p>



<p>Moreover, AI has transformed the role of educators from traditional lecturers to facilitators of learning. By automating routine tasks such as grading assignments and generating lesson plans, AI frees up teachers&#8217; time to focus on more meaningful interactions with students. Additionally, AI-powered virtual assistants can provide instant support to both students and teachers, answering questions, offering guidance, and facilitating communication. This collaborative partnership between humans and AI not only enhances efficiency but also enriches the educational experience for all stakeholders.</p>



<p>Looking ahead, the future of education with AI holds even greater promise. As technology continues to evolve, AI is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges facing education, such as bridging the digital divide, increasing access to quality education, and preparing students for the demands of the future workforce. Through adaptive learning platforms, AI can provide personalized education to students worldwide, regardless of geographical location or socioeconomic status. Additionally, AI-powered tools can facilitate lifelong learning by offering personalized upskilling and reskilling opportunities tailored to individuals&#8217; evolving needs and career aspirations.</p>



<p>Despite the undeniable benefits, some may hesitate to embrace AI in education due to concerns about job displacement and data privacy. However, it&#8217;s essential to recognize that AI is not meant to replace educators but to empower them. By leveraging AI to automate routine tasks and enhance teaching effectiveness, educators can focus on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional skills—the qualities that set humans apart from machines.</p>



<p>Ultimately, embracing AI in education is not just about keeping pace with technological advancements; it&#8217;s about unlocking the full potential of every learner. By harnessing the power of AI to personalize learning, empower educators, and expand access to quality education, we can create a future where learning knows no bounds. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of education, let us embrace AI as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion, and lifelong learning.</p>
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		<title>2021 Edtech Company Of The Year Award</title>
		<link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2021/09/15/2021-edtech-company-of-the-year-award/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eneza Education scooped the 2021 Edtech Company of the Year award during the Kenya Edtech Summit and Awards held on the 27th of August 2021 at the Movenpick Hotel in ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2021/09/15/2021-edtech-company-of-the-year-award/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eneza Education scooped the 2021 Edtech Company of the Year award during the Kenya Edtech Summit and Awards held on the 27th of August 2021 at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi.</p>
<p>Kenya EdTech Summit &amp; Awards is a premier leading annual professional development Summit and Awards that focuses on technology integration strategies and digital tools to transform education to enrich the lives of learners.</p>
<p>There were a total of 22 award categories ranging from Edtech company of the year, Edtech founder of the year, STEM solution of the year to Higher education technology leader among others.</p>
<p>We are proud to have been nominated in the same category as other leading edtech providers like eLimu, Moringa school, Angaza Elimu, iHub, Fuzu,  Funke Science, and Longhorn.</p>
<p>The accolades that we have received continue to inspire us to keep working towards our mission of making 50 million Africans smarter through mobile technology.</p>
<p>A big thank you to everyone who voted for us. Asante sana!</p>
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		<title>Shupavu291 Helping Candidates Fulfill Academic Ambitions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 07:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When learning institutions across the globe closed abruptly early March last year, there was a lot of uncertainty and panic on how students would continue with their studies while at home. Parents and students were left alone to look for alternative ways of learning and this was difficult given that nobody had experienced such a situation before.</p>
<p>In Africa, there has always been a challenge in terms of access to technology based learning and the pandemic made it even harder especially for learners coming from unprivileged backgrounds and those from rural areas to continue with their studies.</p>
<p>Students that were preparing for their KCPE exams had to find a way of revising for the exams without having access to the classroom and their teachers. Though there were efforts made by the government and relevant authorities to make sure that learning did not stop like radio, Tv and cloud based learning were only available to students that had access to these gadgets.</p>
<p>Shupavu291  helped many candidates to prepare for their national exams during the stay at home period and after schools were reopened early this year. </p>
<p>When the KCPE results were announced, the messages of gratitude we received have been quite inspiring.</p>
<p>Here are some of the messages we have received from learners that used Shupavu291 to prepare for the KCPE exams;</p>
<p>“I learned about Shupavu291 in 2020 when schools were closed from my cousin. When I told my mum about it, she bought me a phone to start reading on Shupavu291. I love the revision lessons because they were very helpful as they make you understand a topic before you start doing the questions. Then you would get explanations whether you were right or wrong that would make you understand better. I got 410/500 marks in this year’s KCPE and I am hoping to join a good National school either Alliance girls or Kenya High.I would like to be a Neurosurgeon when I grow up.” Blessing from Hill Springs Academy in Meru County told us.</p>
<p>“Shupavu291 helped me prepare for my exams and was able to score 348/500 marks in KCPE. I did not have access to any revision books or textbooks but through Shupavu291,  I was able to access past papers, revision lessons and would even ask the Shupavu291 teachers difficult questions and they would respond. The revision lessons were really helpful because I used to write them down in my notebook and read them later. I used to read everyday after school from 8PM to 10PM. They have very nice explanations that are easy to understand. At times I would ask a question in class and the teacher would tell me to wait or see them later in the staffroom because they did not have the answer. But on Shupavu291, you can ask a question and get your response in minutes. I am very grateful to Shupavu291 and may you continue helping others.” Charles from Rachilo Primary School in Kisumu County</p>
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		<title>How Blended Learning Will Accelerate Access to Quality Education</title>
		<link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2021/01/11/how-blended-learning-will-accelerate-access-to-quality-education/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School closures over the past months have exposed how countries in developing economies have a long way to go in terms of providing quality education to their students outside of ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2021/01/11/how-blended-learning-will-accelerate-access-to-quality-education/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></span>School closures over the past months have exposed how countries in developing economies have a long way to go in terms of providing quality education to their students outside of a classroom setting.</p>
<p>Learners  have found it difficult to continue with their education while at home. Why? Lack of access to revision materials, loss of learning interest, distractions that come with internet access and lack of proper follow up by parents/ guardians while students are home.</p>
<p>With partial learning resuming for learners in class 8 and form 4 in Kenya, there needs to be a structured and clear way of helping students who have been out of school for the major part of the year get back to where they had left before the pandemic hit the country.</p>
<p>Blended learning which involves the use of online learning and traditional classroom methods can go a long way in helping students to catch up with their studies.</p>
<p> This mode of learning reinforces the aspect of personalized learning by combining the best aspects of in-person teaching with technology-based e-learning methods. Learners are able to work at their own pace, thus understanding everything before moving on to the next lesson.</p>
<p>Learners are also able to get support anytime anywhere and this makes it easy for them to continue learning without disruptions.</p>
<p>It is important to note that blended learning does not aim to replace traditional teaching methods but to supplement it. Blended learning is complementary and creates an integrated learning experience for learners to succeed.</p>
<p>Therefore it is crucial for all parties involved to come together and formulate new learning policies to help millions of learners that have been affected by Covid19. Blended learning is one of the new methods that will go a long way to getting our students back on track.<br />
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		<title>When Education Meets Tech</title>
		<link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/11/07/when-education-meets-tech/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edtech has the power to elevate and improve learning outcomes for students by offering various  digital alternatives to delivering education. There have been interventions in the past such as radio and Tv to supplement what learners get in the classroom but the rise of edtech companies in the last few years has seen education stakeholders put more focus on creating availability of  edtech products as they seem to have a positive impact on learning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">COVID-19 has not only seen the demand for edtech resources increase  but also, it has given an opportunity to educators to explore and adopt other ways of learning. Parents, teachers and learners that had not been exposed to edtech tools have now gained access to digital skills that in future will be required to succeed in the labour market.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As schools closed down a few months ago, we zero rated our learning platforms from May 31st to September 30th in partnership with Safaricom  to help learners keep up with their studies at home. The stats on content consumed by learners during this period has been very impressive. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As of October 31st, 2,212,802 learners had accessed learning materials on our platform; Shupavu291 with learners using the platform an average of 3 times a week. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite the many challenges that learners experience while at home, our data shows that learning can still take place if the learners have access to tools that are within their reach. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A report carried out by GSMA showed that 91% of households in Sub-Saharan Africa have access at least to any phone however any basic it is. For us, this is a great opportunity we leverage on as you only need to have a phone that can send and receive messages to consume our content.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learners in primary and secondary are able to access comprehensive revision materials in all subjects; from lessons, revision papers and Wikipedia on SMS once they sign up on Shupavu291.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although challenges like internet access, lack of electricity and  price may hinder the progress of edtech companies being made around the continent, the current education crisis has shown that if the right investments are made towards digital education, individualized learning which greatly improves learning outcomes can be achieved.</span></p>
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		<title>Impact of Ask a Teacher Feature on Learning Outcomes</title>
		<link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/08/03/impact-of-ask-a-teacher-feature-on-learning-outcomes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite schools being closed and students not being able to physically interact with teachers, here at Eneza we have been  able to facilitate virtual student-teacher interaction via our Ask a ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/08/03/impact-of-ask-a-teacher-feature-on-learning-outcomes/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite schools being closed and students not being able to physically interact with teachers, here at Eneza we have been  able to facilitate virtual student-teacher interaction via our Ask a Teacher feature.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The service enables students to send any questions via SMS and get a comprehensive response from a live teacher in 5 minutes. This may however increase if the number of questions shoot up.  After we opened up our platform for free in April, there was a huge increase in the questions from students. This has led to our teachers working overtime and we also hired extra teachers to help handle the huge traffic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Given that students are not only asking academic questions, we talked to our teachers to find out if the Ask a Teacher platform can help to positively influence learning outcomes especially now that schools will be reopening in January 2021 and learners are set to repeat classes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The teachers noted that students are more comfortable and confident asking any questions on the platform. This usually doesn’t always happen in a normal classroom setting. Some students fear asking questions for the fear of being ridiculed by other students if the question is deemed “stupid.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Ask a Teacher platform bridges the gap that exists between learners and teachers in a classroom situation by inculcating confidence in the learners to ask any type of questions in the hope of getting answers.” said Beldine Achieng, one of the Ask a Teacher responders on the platform.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For Sarah Ndungi she has noticed that learners are now not just asking questions on academics but on current affairs and issues that are affecting them. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I have realised that students&#8217; questions mostly are based on current affairs. For example when the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Kenya questions related to that flooded the platform. Right now from what is going on on teenage pregnancy there are so many questions related to signs of pregnancy and pregnancy experiences.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With schools set to be closed down until January 2021, it is likely that some students may have lost interest in their learning since there is no classroom experience. We believe that having a platform such as Ask a Teacher will go a long way in assisting students get answers to their questions from a teacher and also get motivation to learn as they prepare to resume classes in 2021.</span></p>
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		<title>Achieving Learning Outcomes Through Edtech</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Baraka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Across the globe, edtech continues to change the possibilities around learning and teaching. It is only a few years ago that classes were restricted to physical lectures, talks and objects; ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/07/26/11294-2/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Across the globe, edtech continues to change the possibilities around learning and teaching. It is only a few years ago that classes were restricted to physical lectures, talks and objects; but students and teachers can now have access to a diverse range of  a digital toolbox that enables teachers to teach and students to receive online lessons and revision materials.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Education Technology popularly known as Edtech, refers to </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">software designed to enhance teacher-led learning in classrooms and improve students’ education outcomes. Some of the perfect examples of edtech solutions include: AI and Machine Learning, Gamification, Cloud Technology and Mobile Learning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the major challenges that teachers have been faced with for years is being able  to provide individual attention to students in a class of many students in a single lesson. With data and AI, teachers are able to understand the learning pattern of each student and tailor the learning experience for maximum efficiency and improvement of learning outcomes of their students.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is obvious that not all subjects are liked by students in the course of their learning. Some subjects can be stressful and boring to them and this leads to poor performance and attitude towards learning. However, if interaction is applied in this scenario, there can be a positive uptake.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mobile learning has revolutionized the experience of learning. At Eneza, a direct partnership with an MNO (Safaricom PLC) has put us in a unique position to be able to provide learning materials to millions of users at a significantly reduced cost to them. Our partnership with Safaricom in Kenya enables us to scale our content by utilizing their network and billing API’s.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A subscription to Shupavu291 SMS learning allows the Learner to learn with unlimited messages; allowing them to take as many lessons, quizzes, revision papers or ask questions to teachers using the Ask A Teacher feature.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kenya leads the way in the continent when it comes to smartphones penetration with 91% of kenyans able to access a phone. Out of the 53.8 million Kenyans, 46.8% have access to the internet according to a research by GSMA.  Even though the smartphone penetration is high, internet affordability still remains one of the biggest challenges to internet uptake in the country. This makes it difficult for smartphone owners especially in rural and deep rural areas to miss out on learning via the internet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From our years of experience since inception in 2013, we believe that SMS based learning levels the playing field when it comes to access to learning materials. All you need to have is a basic 1G or 2G phone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edtech has the power to achieve the desired learning outcomes. The challenge is how do we create access to all? At Eneza, we believe delivering the content via SMS is the first step.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to partner with Safaricom Plc and UNESCO to provide digital mentorship for learners in high school interested in  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)  through  the Ask ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/07/16/launching-ask-a-stem-mentor-platform-in-partnership-with-unesco-and-safaricom-plc/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are excited to partner with Safaricom Plc and UNESCO to provide digital mentorship for learners in high school interested in  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)  through  the Ask a STEM Mentor Platform.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The program involves working with role models and mentors to provide students with information on STEM subjects to enable them make informed career choices. Students will engage with tutors through programmes on local TV and community radio stations and also by asking and receiving any questions about STEM subjects via the interactive Ask a STEM mentor Platform on the shortcode 40291.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being part of a project that engages STEM mentors was very interesting to us as it seeks to provide answers to secondary school students who are looking to enter into STEM careers. Both male and female students are given an equal chance to listen to presentations by the mentors via TV and radio programs. After, they get to ask questions related to STEM subjects and careers by sending the word MENTOR to 40291 and asking questions on the Ask a STEM Mentor platform.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Ask a STEM Mentor platform was inspired by our feature on Shupavu291 where students interact with our teachers by asking academic related questions. This has become popular since March as schools were shut down and students do not have access to teachers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learners in disadvantaged families who do not have access to smartphones and internet also get to interact with mentors because the platform is available via SMS. This creates equal access to mentors for students whether they are in Turkana or Nairobi.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find the full press release </span><a href="https://www.safaricom.co.ke/about/media-center/publications/press-releases/release/974"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 07:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In April we partnered with Safaricom PLC to provide free revision materials for learners in primary and secondary on SMS and Web. This has seen a high increase in the ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2020/06/27/using-shupavu291s-ask-a-teacher-platform-while-learning-at-home/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In April we partnered with Safaricom PLC to provide free revision materials for learners in primary and secondary on SMS and Web. This has seen a high increase in the number of learners accessing content and also the number of lessons being consumed on the platform.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the free period we have been able to reach over one million learners across the country with an average of 300,000 active learners per day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> One of the interesting things that we noticed was a huge spike in the number of questions that were being asked by learners on our interactive Ask a Teacher that enables students to ask questions and receive feedback from our teachers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our teachers were receiving an average of 3,000 questions a day in January and have been receiving an average of 20k questions a day since we launched the free service.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We spoke to some of the most active learners using  Ask a Teacher feature to find out why it is an important revision tool while they are at home.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucy, a form 1 student from Gatero Day Secondary school, subscribed to Shupavu291 after schools were closed down in March. “There are topics that we had not been taught in school before we closed. Anytime I am reading a new topic and do not understand anything, I go  Ask a Teacher on Shupavu291 and the teachers help me.” said Lucy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I like learning new vocabulary to develop good language skills. Since I do not have a dictionary, I love to use the Ask a teacher feature because I get very detailed explanations to the questions similar to that of the dictionary. Also I can be able to search a topic on Shupavu291 and get revision notes and questions which are helping keep up with my studies.” said Amos a form 3 student from Lodwar boys who has been using Shupavu291 since he was in class 8.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since our inception, we have been working with teachers in various capacities. From content creators to content editors and ‘Ask a Teacher’ respondents for our unique student- teacher interaction feature.  The feature enables students to ask difficult academic questions and they get responses on a first come first serve basis.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working with the teachers ensures that we are always curating and  providing quality revision content to learners that use Shupavu291 for individualized and personalized learning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As an Edtech company, one of our key stakeholders continue to be practicing teachers who are playing a key role in our mission to make 50 million learners smarter in Africa through use of mobile technology. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We work with teachers from both primary and secondary levels. These teachers have been at the forefront in referring learners to Shupavu291 apart from the various marketing campaigns we do.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Teachers have been  used to the conventional way of teaching; that is standing in front of a classroom with a chalk or a whiteboard marker with 40 minutes to engrave knowledge and set their students up for success in life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are those who also provide private tutoring to students and homeschooling but at the moment, none of these activities can happen due to the novel Covid-19 pandemic. Governments across the world have had to close down learning institutions to curb the spread of the virus.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to </span><a href="https://en.unesco.org/news/teacher-task-force-calls-support-63-million-teachers-touched-covid-19-crisis"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UNESCO</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">close to  63 million primary and secondary teachers have been affected by school closures in 165 countries due to the Covid-19. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We managed to talk to some of the teachers that we work with to find out how they are coping with not being in class and on how having a technology that works for all is key during this stay at home period. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“What l love about Eneza Education is that it has given students and adults learners in Kenya a platform to learn , affordably and it is very accessible. Irrespective of their background or whether they have smartphones or not they are treated in equal measure.” said Violet  Mwakazi, one of our teachers working as an Ask a Teacher respondent.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “Honestly, it&#8217;s emotionally draining not being able to have a clear timeline as to when schools will reopen. I am  so worried for my pupils and especially my candidates, who apparently not all are able to access phones or other resources  to continue learning.” Added Violet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though the schools are closed, it is interesting to find out that teachers are still in communication with their students through the different social media platforms. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Charles Odiwor has been working with Eneza since 2014 and has been busy answering students&#8217; questions through our Ask a Teacher feature and  sending assignments and revision materials to his students on Whatsapp groups and Facebook messenger. He however notices that it is only benefiting students with access to smartphones and some of the students are being left out.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On working with Eneza, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working with Eneza in content creation involves a lot of reading and research on topics one is working on, thus providing learners with comprehensive content to help them when taking quizzes on Shupavu291. Eneza has helped me build my digital skills by working online, typing, being up to date with my emails, google sheets, etc. Through Shupavu291, I believe I have served hundreds or thousands of students whom I could not serve by just teaching in class. I have also been able to interact with other teachers from different schools working at  Eneza.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Life looks a little different from what has been normal. Staying indoors the whole day without interacting much, especially with my students, personally seems to me like a turn-around on everything that has been my norm. I feel students too are missing a lot and are probably worried if things are ever coming back to normal soon. Thanks to Eneza Education for giving access to revision materials through Shupavu291. I believe it will go a long way to help students cope with the current situation.”  said Charles on the current crisis being faced by the educational system due to COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are really proud of the teachers who worked with us to develop content and the ones engaging learners on Ask A Teacher. To all the teachers doing the best they can to support learners during this period, we really appreciate you. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To register your learners to Shupavu291 ask them to dial *291# on a Safaricom line or visit </span><a href="http://mwalimoo.com/m/start"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://mwalimoo.com/m/start</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for ShupavuWeb</span></p>
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