iPrep PAL for Personalised Adaptive Learning

Personalised Adaptive Learning on Tablets, Chromebooks & Mobile for classes 1st to 12th all Subjects

iPrep PAL enables learners to understand their current learning level, cover the gaps & achieve grade level outcomes. This is done via a diagnostic test for every chapter where students solve questions with varying levels of difficulty & competencies. A personalised learning path is then created where students solve adaptive questions & watch remedial videos to cover previous learning gaps.

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Overview

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Web presence

2023

Established

250K

Children

1

Countries

Target group

Students lower

Updated

October 2024

Through our innovation, we hope to see students learn in a supportive, non-judgmental environment that empowers them to address learning gaps without the pressure of comparison. It allows students to access content from lower grade levels without grade demotion, fostering confidence and deeper understanding. The goal is to empower students to build a strong foundation & life long love for learning

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

A critical challenge in govt schools in India is learning gaps in students as much as 4 to 5 grades lower. This leads to high dropout rates by the time students enter grade 8 or 10. A critical mass of the next generation that can contribute to nation building more meaningfully either remains jobless or gets in daily wage labour. This learning gaps needs to be bridged

What does your innovation look like in practice?

The innovation focuses on personalized student onboarding & personalised learning experiences. Upon logging in, students enter personal details and select subjects, setting the stage for personalised learning. A diagnostic assessment evaluates their understanding and identifies learning gaps. Based on results, the app generates a personalised learning path that includes adaptive practice questions & remedial video content, allowing students to choose between practice or lessons to address their gaps. They can make multiple attempts at practices, with the system adapting difficulty levels and providing hints, fostering motivation. After sufficient preparation, students take a final test where students must secure 80% or more. The app further connects every chapter with foundational chapters in junior grades and takes students to junior grades based on foundational understanding. Every student activity is recorded and synced to an online dashboard for continuous monitoring.

How has it been spreading?

iPrep PAL is currently being used by over 250,000 students across Haryana, Punjab, and UP. In Haryana, PAL is enabled as part of the Haryana Government’s e-Adhigam initiative where the govt has given tablets to all students of Grade 9 to 12. iPrep PAL has also been adopted by notable organisations like Bharti Airtel Foundation, M3M Foundation, Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.
We’ve seen notable improvements in student learning. For example, usage data from the e-Adhigam initiative shows that students studying Business, Economics, and Geography subjects have experienced an average improvement of 44% as they progress from foundational concepts to grade-level proficiency.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

To get started, you will either have to schedule a demo or get a trial license by contacting us at rp@idreameducation.org or contact us at +91 99710 33119

Media

The e-Adhigam tablet project by Haryana Government awards work to a Haryana Startup, iDream Education for implementation of PAL

Implementation steps

Decide the model of implementation

There are 2 ways in which iPrep PAL along with the digital content can be provided to the students. First is a Digital Library format, in which we set up a library of 20 or 30 devices in a school, where students take turn to visit the library and use the devices under the guidance of their teachers.
Second is personalised access to devices for students at all times. In this devices are handed over to the students and they can choose to study anywhere.

Choose between ONLINE or OFFLINE implementation

iPrep PAL is designed to be used both OFFLINE and ONLINE. In examples shared earlier, while Haryana government uses it online, the other NGOs we had mentioned use it offline.
This is an important decision to make because if the content is to be provided offline, the cost of a storage devices such as a Pen Drive or a SD Card needs to be considered while designing the intervention. And if we have to go ONLINE, we need to ensure students have access to a good internet connection.

Procure the most suitable hardware

iPrep PAL requires a hardware to run. One needs to decide the most suited hardware based on price, comfort of students and where the device will be used only for academic learning or for any other purpose. iPrep PAL is designed to run on all hardware devices and OS giving it a unique ability to serve students in all cases and at lowest of the costs.
There is an option to choose from 8in, 10in tablets, Chromebooks, Notebooks, desktop PCs and Smartphones (in case students have access to a device)

Decide the License Validity of iPrep PAL

Typically most of our interventions are for 3 years. However based on the program requirements, we need to know the validity of the license to iPrep PAL. Once we have the information, we create License keys from our backend system as per the requirements.

Pre Implementation Readiness

Once the model & number of students is decided and the right hardware is procured, in case of online implementation, we preinstall the iPrep PAL application in all devices and activate it with the License Key. For offline implementation, we also preload the SD Card or Pen Drive with the required digital content.
Even before the devices reach the students, they are initialised and students just have to enter their login details and start using immediately.

Teacher and Student Training

For low end schools, training forms a key component ensuring program success. Once the hardware is ready and is shipped to the location, our training team visits the schools and conducts an experiential training for all teachers & students over 2-3 days. The objective of training is to get users comfortable with the navigation, understand the logic and answer any questions they may have.

Continuous monitoring and Support

Post training, our impact team drives continuous engagement with the teachers & students through physical meetings, in-app notifications and Whatsapp groups. Every month the usage & learning reports are shared with all stakeholders and the teachers helping them understand the gaps and how to overcome them. We also run a Teacher Recognition Program to encourage teachers for better utilisation and achievement of learning outcomes.