Generative AI Hackathon with IBM watsonx

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Edutech startup with the goal of democratizing the educational landscape of Africa.

OPENXP

Manifest Chakalov 

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Over the years, the quality of education in Nigeria has fallen sharply, leading to high failure and dropout rates. In 2023, a Punch dailies report showed that 77% of the 2 million students who took the national exam for higher education failed to meet the minimum cut-off score. This failure has pushed many students into vices like cybercrime, truancy, drug abuse, and teenage parenthood. Our research points to three main causes: a one-size-fits-all learning approach, boring and tedious learning methods, and the high cost of quality education that many parents can't afford due to economic hardship. Openxp is an innovative edutech startup with a mission to make quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or economic status. By leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), we aim to transform education in Africa and beyond. Our platform provides tailored educational content that adapts to individual learning styles, making learning more effective and engaging. We use AI and ML to personalize education, creating adaptive learning experiences that meet each student's unique needs. This includes: Personalized Learning Paths: Using recommendation algorithms to deliver content that matches individual learning styles and preferences. Adaptive Quizzes and Tests: Creating quizzes that change in difficulty based on how well the student is doing. Simplified Learning Concepts: Using natural language processing to make complex ideas easier to understand. Our approach combines recommendation algorithms for personalized learning, natural language processing for content analysis, and deep learning models to predict learning outcomes. This helps us tailor content delivery effectively. By making our platform free, we aim to remove the financial barrier to quality education, ensuring that all students, regardless of their economic background, have the opportunity to succeed.

Democratizing education in Africa by using AI to solve the challenge of one size its all.

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