Makini Schools, a member of the ADvTECH Group, has introduced ADvLEARN, a digital learning tool aimed at harnessing adaptive learning technology to enhance academic achievement.
This innovative approach empowers educators to identify and address knowledge gaps in key subjects, leading to improved student success and academic excellence through the utilization of AI-generated data insights.
The ADvLEARN platform has been successfully deployed across all 36 campuses within the ADvTECH schools divisions, benefiting over 13,500 students.
One notable aspect of the platform is its secure online environment, which complements traditional classroom learning by providing personalized assignments and enabling real-time progress monitoring by teachers.
A key feature of ADvLEARN is its ability to provide teachers with precise insights into each student’s strengths and weaknesses. This enables educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of individual learners, effectively addressing specific learning gaps and ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.
According to data analysis conducted by ADvTECH, students who regularly engage with ADvLEARN have shown significant improvements in their subject grades, with progress rates ranging between 15% and 29%.
Mr. Horace Mpanza, Makini Schools Regional Managing Director, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “ADvTECH is dedicated to delivering digital innovation in education to enhance the quality of academic offerings in all our schools and equip students with the tools they need to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of modern learning.”
To support the ADvLEARN initiative, a substantial investment of Sh.150 million has been allocated for infrastructure upgrades across all Makini Schools in Kenya. These upgrades include expanding Wi-Fi accessibility both inside and outside classrooms, installing state-of-the-art projectors, and implementing sound bars to facilitate a seamless transition to online lessons when necessary. Additionally, Makini teachers will receive the latest devices and training upon completing the infrastructure upgrade to enhance their teaching capabilities.
Ms. Hugo expressed confidence in the transformative potential of ADvLEARN, stating, “We are confident that ADvLEARN will usher our schools into the next phase of tech-enabled learning by leveraging the benefits of AI. Our community of teachers in Kenya has shown great enthusiasm for the platform, and we look forward to its successful integration into learning at Makini.”
ADvTECH has already implemented ADvLEARN in 36 schools in South Africa, involving more than 150 teachers and over 13,000 students.
Full implementation of ADvLEARN in all Makini Schools is scheduled for May 2024.
