Gen+ is a digital platform that provides leadership and meta-skills education for learners aged 9-14 and their teachers, utilizing a blended learning approach that combines online and in-person instruction. The program addresses the lack of standardized skills development in schools by equipping students with essential, transferable skills necessary for success in learning, work, and life.
Funding
$100.7K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many schools lack a standardized curriculum for developing meta-skills, also known as "learning to learn" skills, which are essential for students' success in academics, future employment, and overall life. Existing programs often exist as extracurricular activities rather than being integrated into core teaching and learning. This gap leaves students without consistent and comprehensive development of crucial skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Solution
Gen+ provides a digital learning platform that delivers leadership and meta-skills education to learners aged 9-14 and their teachers. The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online resources with in-person instruction to create an engaging and effective learning experience. Gen+ offers two unique programs: Gen+ Learn, designed for students, and Gen+ Teach, which provides resources for teachers' professional development. The platform aims to embed the knowledge, understanding, and language of meta-skills within pupils before they reach senior phase, better equipping them for their post-school destinations.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes learners aged 9-14 (P6-S3 in the Scottish education system) and their teachers in both state-funded and independent schools across Scotland.
Features
- Digital learning platform with interactive and engaging lessons accessible across various ICT devices
- Blended learning model combining digital tasks with offline activities like pair and class discussions
- Curriculum focused on 9 key meta-skills: communication, organization, resilience, collaboration, initiative, leadership, adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking
- Gen+ Learn program for students aged 9-14, offering a blended digital and in-person learning experience
- Gen+ Teach program providing a library of resources to support teachers' professional development
- Integration with Glow, eliminating the need for additional passwords for students
- Skills tracker e-portfolio allowing pupils to track their progress and achievements
- Digital badges awarded to students to build a skills tracker e-portfolio of their achievements