Grit is an experimental mobile learning solution
Grit is a free to use mobile learning solution for educators. It consists of an open source software platform for mobile devices and the necessary know how to make use of freely available content. Our goal is to make it possible for a relatively unskilled educator to implement the Grit solution for under privileged learners.
Grit works by providing an “application” that runs on the Google Android operating system. The Grit application automatically provides relevant content based on a pre-selected curriculum (for example the Cambodian math curriculum for grade 3 students). Learners use Grit on mobile tablet devices supplied by the educator (in some instances we may help fundraise or source low cost hardware). Learners typically work in groups of 3 and interact with the content according to a class schedule (templates are provided).
Grit does not require a constant internet connection. We need an initial internet connection to load content but learners can work “offline” and even in areas with no electricity (relying on small solar panels to charge the devices). Having intermittent internet access will provide a better user experience as content can get automatically updated according to learner progress and performance metrics.
Grit works by providing an “application” that runs on the Google Android operating system. The Grit application automatically provides relevant content based on a pre-selected curriculum (for example the Cambodian math curriculum for grade 3 students). Learners use Grit on mobile tablet devices supplied by the educator (in some instances we may help fundraise or source low cost hardware). Learners typically work in groups of 3 and interact with the content according to a class schedule (templates are provided).
Grit does not require a constant internet connection. We need an initial internet connection to load content but learners can work “offline” and even in areas with no electricity (relying on small solar panels to charge the devices). Having intermittent internet access will provide a better user experience as content can get automatically updated according to learner progress and performance metrics.
Our first project, Grit Math, was trialled successfully from September - November 2012 at PIO school. In the first month, it showed a 52% increase in math test scores when compared to a control group, and an average of 93% improvement after 3 months.
Grit Math used 8 Android tablets running a collection of grade 3 math applications and the Famigo Sandbox application to give learners a safe user experience. Learn more about Grit Math.
Our next project is Grit Labs, starting in December 2012. Under Grit Labs, we plan to extend what we did with Grit Math to hundreds of students at the PIO school at Stung Mean Chey, Phnom Penh. The main purpose of Grit Labs is to further develop the Grit concept and then share our knowledge and lessons learnt with other educational institutions.
One of these groups is Cambodian education NGO, KAPE. We are currently working with them to replicate Grit Math at various school in the Cambodian province of Kampong Cham. We are also looking to extend to topics to include Grit ESL and local Cambodian content.
If you are interested in doing something similar at your school or organisation, please contact us.
Grit Math used 8 Android tablets running a collection of grade 3 math applications and the Famigo Sandbox application to give learners a safe user experience. Learn more about Grit Math.
Our next project is Grit Labs, starting in December 2012. Under Grit Labs, we plan to extend what we did with Grit Math to hundreds of students at the PIO school at Stung Mean Chey, Phnom Penh. The main purpose of Grit Labs is to further develop the Grit concept and then share our knowledge and lessons learnt with other educational institutions.
One of these groups is Cambodian education NGO, KAPE. We are currently working with them to replicate Grit Math at various school in the Cambodian province of Kampong Cham. We are also looking to extend to topics to include Grit ESL and local Cambodian content.
If you are interested in doing something similar at your school or organisation, please contact us.