African online learning platforms Tutor.ng and Sterio.me have partnered to launch a full-stack mobile learning experience across Nigeria, including SMS and voice based VAS mobile education services using the Sterio.me platform and e-learning via the mobile web and the Tutor.ng app.
“The partnership 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 and the Tutor.ng e-learning applications can be accessed from any smart phone device. Payment with airtime will be enabled via a shortcode,” Tutor.ng said.
With the offering, they companies said more people irrespective of their class or location will be able to access education as long as there is GSM signal.
“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 at 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, chief executive officer (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.”
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