MIT Solve

Step 2

Our Solution

3rd World Education Rejuvenated

Our solution's stage of development:

Pre-Seed

Our solution:

Unless they are a child prodigy, very few young students in economically backward countries are empowered to learn from online tools provided by Educational Institutions. What if we had a link between 'e-teachers' and on-site NGOs willing to go to rural schools and educate them on how to use it?

Our pitch:

https://youtu.be/KE54soZBchY

The problem:

Third world countries have a tremendous growing population of students. However, high-school students in rural areas are usually unaware that smartphones can educate. For example, Khan Academy, Stanford, MIT and other institutions provide tons of resources that are widely used in first world countries - but practically unheard in third world countries.

Young students need someone to inspire and help them find a vision. Students who come from such economically disadvantaged communities will have bad or no schooling - many even help their parents at work. If they are not given an initial push, millions may not go forward in life.

Why our solution will solve the problem:

Educational Institutions cannot go and do it themselves. But a 'middle man' can!

If we use the internet to create a platform for world renowned institutions to connect with NGOs in third world countries who have willing volunteers, things can change! These institutions can then ask volunteers to go into rural schools, talk to teachers and students about these internet resources like Khan Academy etc. and show a quick overview on how to utilise the learning resources on an android smartphone.

Just like Uber connected cabs to pedestrians, we can connect teachers to volunteers and finally bridge the education gap.

Who recommended you to Solve - or - how did you find Solve?

After browsing through MIT's many programs, I just found it.

Step 3

Step 4

The technologies we employ:

Consumer-facing software (mobile applications, cloud services)

Why our solution is unique:

This is unique because it has never been done before.

There are numerous resources in the internet and there are numerous NGOs in the world. However, they have never had a platform to meet, give instructions and set goals. If it were possible to connect all of them, imagine the impact that is possible. It can create a gigantic change to the education sector. Best of all, the resources are already there, all that is needed is connectivity!

Why our solution is human-centered:

If the platform is effectively in place, NGOs can interact with hundreds of communities, schools and education industry leaders to promote education for the underprivileged students. They will be able to do this with the help of education experts across the globe ie. from MIT, Stanford etc.

All it takes is a spark from helpful volunteers and the dots will be connected by itself. After students understand how easy it is to use the technology, the poorest societies will see unimaginable progress.

How people will access our solution:

The platform will be readily accessible to any willing 'e-teachers' and NGO to join through the use of the world wide web. These days, more and more people are gaining access to smart phones and internet usage so e-learning is bound to sky rocket with this initial push.

All an NGO has to do is make an account on our website/app and immediately get access to experts on the field. No monetary expense required - only time and energy.

Technology-Readiness Level:

1-3 (Formulation)

Our website

https://youtu.be/KE54soZBchY

Our app

https://youtu.be/KE54soZBchY

Step 5

Step 6