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Sugar Maths, a Hyderabad based startup was adjudged as the Best Technology Startup at the TiE-ISB Connect 2016 held in Hyderabad.  Sugar Maths with its innovative approach of using gamification to make Maths appealing, is an Advanced Mental Maths Program for students of classes 1 to 10.

It covers complete maths topics across CBSE, ICSE, State Boards and international curricula like IB/IGCSE. ‘Sugar Maths’ is a platform designed on proprietary Variable Keystone Active Space Technique (vKast). The Sugar Maths Mental Maths Program is based on the latest research in Neuroscience of learning and Psychology of motivation.

Neeraj Jewalkar, Founder of Sugar Maths with the TiE-ISB Connect award for Best Tech Startup
Neeraj Jewalkar, Founder of Sugar Maths with the TiE-ISB Connect award for Best Tech Startup

Commenting on receiving the award Neeraj Jewalkar, Founder of Sugar Maths said

We are delighted to receive this coveted award for best use of technology for Sugar Maths. We have developed a proprietary methodology called Variable Keystone Active Space Technique (vKast) to improve learning. vKast is the synthesis of the latest developments in how various regions of the brain function to help learning and memorisation.

This technique not only leverages the concepts of Crystallised and Fluid Intelligence but also incorporates deep insights based on the psychology of motivation. Sugar Maths aims to make students take more interest in Maths, develop mastery and have an overall positive approach to this very important subject not only in academic life but also for personal growth.

Multi-sensory learning techniques have been incorporated for strong and lasting memory engrams. This ensures that the learning is retained for years without loss. Mnemonic techniques for instant memorization have been used as part of Maths Tricks. This aids quick internalization and recall of important mathematical concepts that provide a strong foundation for advanced Maths skills. All these exceptional features have been woven together in an extremely fun, engaging and addictive game format that has students addicted to this enriching App. Students are expected to stick to this 10 minute daily routine for the very best results.

Sugar Maths app can be downloaded from the Play Store from here

 

|In: Education|Last Updated: | 1 Comment

HashLearn, the on-demand mobile tutoring app that instantly connects students to tutors, announced the launch of ‘Atom’, India’s most affordable, high-quality tutoring service. ‘Atom’ is priced at Rs.30/- for a 20 minute session.

HashLearn tutors are from the IITs, BITS, AIIMS, and leading institutions offering instant sessions in Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biology for all entrance exams like the JEE Main, CET, NEET as well as school exams. Tutors are available on-demand and round the clock thereby ensuring students never get stuck while learning.

‘Atom’ can be bought in packs of 1, 2, 4 and 5 sessions. Apart from regular payment options, another differentiator is the ability to buy the packs through one’s mobile operator right within the app itself. The amount will be deducted from one’s prepaid balance or added to the postpaid bill. Carrier billing is now available to 870 million subscribers of Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance, Aircel and Tata.

Jayadev Gopalakrishnan, CEO & Co-founder, HashLearn said

Our vision is to connect every student to a high-quality tutor by making the service accessible and inclusive. ‘Atom’ is a first step in this direction. By offering an affordable price point and enabling payment through mobile carriers, we are making access to high-quality tutoring frictionless and truly democratic

In India, only 20% of the tutoring market is organized. The vast majority cannot access high-quality tutoring owing to tuition costs or location constraints. Even for students from urban markets, they grapple with unique issues that conventional systems fail to address like lack of personalized attention and the lack of authentic help, right at the moment the student needs it.

HashLearn combines the power of the smartphone with a huge supply of tutors to enable anyone – whether from a city or from a small town/city – to access a high-quality tutor anytime, at an affordable price. The 20-minute session format is based on data from thousands of live sessions conducted on its platform over the last several months. Each session focuses on a specific concept or problem at the end of which students rate tutors.

Apart from ‘Atom’, HashLearn also offers an unlimited sessions plan under the ‘Infinity’ brand.  While most of its paying subscribers so far have come from metros and urban markets, the launch of  ‘Atom’ caters to a larger category of users looking for affordability and flexibility without compromising on quality.

The HashLearn Android app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or by SMSing ‘GETNOW’ to 56263. All new users can take the first three sessions free of cost.

About HashLearn

Founded by serial entrepreneur Jayadev Gopalakrishnan and technologist Gokul Janga. HashLearn is building a range of products and services that connect educators and students. HashLearn is an on-demand tutoring app that connects students to tutors from IITs/BITS & leading institutions, instantly, 24/7. HashLearn is backed by leading angels including the founders of Flipkart, Ola, People Group and Rajan Anandan.

|In: Events|Last Updated: | 0 Comments

As a pioneer in the e-learning space, WizIQ, one of the world’s largest online education platforms, will bring together global education leaders, innovators and visionaries on one common platform with its EdTech.Now conclave. To be held on October 15 at the Le Meridian Hotel in New Delhi, the event is expecting over 300 educators, visionaries, investors, ed-tech innovators, and media personnel.

EdTech.Now is held by WizIQ in exclusive collaboration with the prestigious Cambridge University Press India and software pioneer Microsoft, thought leaders in education and innovative technology respectively.

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Meant to bring deep insights into the disruptive impact of technology on education, current trends, future developments, challenges, and opportunities through high quality content, EdTech.Now promises to be India’s premier global education conclave.

The event will see keynote speech and plenary sessions from industry leaders such as Vinod Dham [CEO and Co-founder of Acadgild & Founding MD of IndoUS Venture Partners] amongst other thought leaders discuss the future of education in the digital age.

Vinod Dham popularly known as the father of the Pentium processor and now an ed-tech entrepreneur said

Just like Smart Phones have changed the rules of Computer Industry and are making Personal Computers obsolete. On-line education, in not too distant a future, will obsolete thousands of colleges and universities as they exit today.

Ratnesh Jha, Managing Director, Cambridge University Press said

Digital adoption will play a major role in the Education space going forward and IT/digital platform will act as an enabler for publishers and content solution providers. Technology enabled pedagogical intervention will be the norm to shaping India of the 21st century.

High quality and well researched content, digital solutions, assessments, individualized and adaptive learning for the learning community and well-rounded support system/resources for teaching community are the key elements of importance, and Ed-Tech companies like WizIQ will play a major role in facilitating the reach of such solutions to millions more.

Cambridge University Press is happy to facilitate think tanks like EDTechNOW! that have the potential to make a larger impact through wider outreach for dissemination of high quality content and solutions

Speaking on the announcement, Harman Singh, Founder & CEO, WizIQ, commented

Technology today has disrupted the education industry to a great extent, metamorphosing the way education is now approached. With our EdTech.Now conclave, we look to bring together thought leaders, experts and pioneers in online education under one roof to share their deep insights and experience in order to chart the future of this field. Moreover, the involvement of industry leaders such as Cambridge University Press India and Microsoft as active partners in the conclave will make this event a benchmark in the field of online education in India.

WizIQ’s EdTech.Now will facilitate discussions and insight delivery on various matters pertaining to online education and the use of technology. With topics such as “Riding the Change – Challenges & opportunities for online education service providers”, “Workforce 2020 – Emerging trends & challenges in corporate learning” and Engaging the learner in the online world – Perspectives from educators and learners, EdTech.Now will be an apt platform and a must visit event for educators and administrators from the higher education sector, e-learning service providers, tech innovators, and content providers.

About WizIQ

Founded in 2007, WizIQ is one of the world’s largest cloud based education platforms. Over 400,000 educators have leveraged WizIQ to deliver learning services to 4 Million+ learners across 200 countries. WizIQ’s award winning Virtual Classroom solution that enables online delivery of live instructor-led learning, has received acclaim from education service providers from around the world.

The WizIQ Online Academy Builder represents an evolutionary leap in education technology by empowering education service providers to set up their own customized academies within minutes. Online Academy Builder is designed to increase learner engagement through cutting-edge features, such as mobile learning, video streaming, live online classroom, discussion boards, assessments, insights and analytics. The in-built e-commerce capability enables them to monetize their services and rapidly expand their reach to newer markets.

WizIQ is backed by Bertelsmann SE & Co., which runs Random House and Kaizen, a private equity fund focused on the education sector. For more information, please visit WizIQ

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