In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the world, quickly resulting in school closures in Kenya, we adapted the iMlango learning platform to ensure the continuation of education whilst students are at home.
To do this, we responded rapidly and created a plan to reach students digitally by developing an iMlango App to be downloaded on to parents’ phones. The user-friendly iMango App is available to download from the Google Play Store and provides a selection of the iMlango learning content found on the in-school platform for students, which includes:
Digital Storybooks and comprehension questions to improve literacy
Q-Files, the children’s encyclopaedia, for students to explore subjects such as History, Science and Geography
Access to Maths-Whizz’s multi-award winning interactive maths tutor
Fun educational podcasts that encourage students to read by following along with the presenter as a story is read, answer questions related to the story, and improve their vocabulary
Adapting how children access the iMlango digital learning platform will not only encourage continued learning during the COVID-19 pandemic whilst schools are closed but also provide safe access to learning resources for them whilst at home.
