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Can the Private Sector Pioneer the EdTech Revolution in Kenya?
Nivi Mukherjee, CEOWORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2016: INTERNET FOR DEVELOPMENTRegional Consultation Conference: Nairobi, January 26-27, 2015
The Problem: 4 Key Facts
The Problem: 4 Key Facts
The Problem: 4 Key Facts
The Problem: 4 Key Facts
2003Free Primary School Education
The Solution
Ten Years Later…
About eLimu
A Kenyan Tech Solution for A Kenyan Education Problem
Disciple of Kenya Vision 2030 Kenyan entrepreneurs Designed & developed in Kenya Based on Kenyan Curriculum Content is localized and
contextualized for Kenyanlearners
8 Core KCPE subjects plus more
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Every Student has a Unique Username & Password
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Local Content
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Simple navigation within Subjects, Chapters, Topics & Pages
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Sound clips, Videos & Animations to help memory retention and grasp concepts
Extended Learning
▪ Environmental conservation▪ Human rights▪ Civic justice ▪ Personal financial literacy▪ Hygiene and sanitation▪ Drug abuse▪ Vision 2030
Responsible Citizenship
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The EdTech EcoSystem
The EdTech EcoSystem
Learning Outcomes Seen
Improved test scores – phenomenal pilot results!“average marks in science went from 58% to 73% in a single term...That is good news for eLimu.”
- The Economist, Print Edition: Dec 8th, 2012
Critical, analytic & creative thinking; problem solving skills
Increased social & environmental consciousness: behavioural changes
IT Literacy
Challenges to Scale
Approval from government
Budget in schools for spending on ICT
Local technical skills
Digital Content
Approach to Digital Content must change
