An ecosystem for collaborative, inquiry-based, leveled reading that merges task-based and storytelling approaches to increase reading comprehension in early-stage readers.
Project Name
Gyaan
Location Implemented
Global
Technology Used
Software/Apps
Competition Entered
Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize
Reading Skill Targeted
Pre-Reading
Status
Honorable Mention
Amount Award
$2,000
Collaborators/Partners
Siddharth Agrawal, Sufia Siddiqui, Ankita Bhosle and Divyakumar Menghani
The Challenge
Seeking novel, mobile technology-based innovations to enhance early grade reading scores in developing countries. May also adapt or apply existing mobile-based technologies in new and innovative ways.
The Big Idea
Gyaan is an ecosystem for collaborative, inquiry-based, leveled reading that merges task-based and storytelling approaches to increase reading comprehension in early-stage readers.
Blogs and Media
Research and Resources
Connect with the Innovator
Website
https://bigideascontest.org/winners/gyaan-uc-berkeley/Organization Type
University
Headquarters
Berkeley, California, USA
