Tutor.NG and Sterio.me announce a strategic partnership in launching a full-stack Mobile Learning experience across Nigeria, including SMS and Voice based VAS mobile education services using the Sterio.me platform and eLearning via the mobile web and Tutor.ng app.
The partner offering will include specifically crafted SMS and Voice content for mobile language learning, health, spiritual and agricultural content, as well as translation and dictionary services. The SMS and Voice content can be accessed from any type of phone (does not require internet access) and the Tutor.ng eLearning applications can be accessed from any smart phone device. Payment with airtime will be enabled via a shortcode.
In a country with lack of access to internet and power, soaring education problems and high levels of illiteracy, educational solutions that can function seamlessly without reliance on data, smart phones and adequate literacy levels have high potential. With the joint Sterio.me / Tutor.ng offering, more people irrespective of their class or location are able to have access to education as long as there is a GSM signal in their community.
“We are excited about this partnership and believe it will enable us to deliver learning content to everyone with mobile access,” said Fehintolu Olaogun Head of Product Tutor.NG.
“Today, we are able to engage people through feature phones, giving everyone the opportunity to get a quality education and access to new opportunities” said Christopher Pruijsen, CEO of Sterio.me. “The best way to solve some of the biggest societal problems of our age is to form strategic partnerships. As the African proverb goes: if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Christopher Pruijsen, CEO, Sterio.me
As their first corporate engagement, Tutor.ng and Sterio.me in partnership with Enterprise Creative (Lagos) has announce their plans to run a workshop on the opportunities of mLearning and eLearning for teachers, content owners and education professionals. The event titled “Broadening education via eLearning and mLearning tools” is scheduled for Monday, 26th May, at Enterprise Creative, 34 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. Sign up here: tutor.ng/workshop
About Tutor.NG
Tutor.NG is an Online Tutoring Platform providing tools and resources for engaging and teaching learners anytime, anywhere. With over 5000 enrollments, it provides educational content for corporate organizations, institutions and the mass market in promoting frontiers of learning.
About Sterio.me
Sterio.me reinforces learning through interactive SMS and pre-recorded Voice lessons, delivered to any type of phone, no internet or smartphone access required. They were named Finalists at the Harvard Africa Business, MIT Africa Innovate and Mobile World Congress “4YFN” competitions. Fast Company (USA) named Sterio.me as one of the “10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa” in 2014.
