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The iLearnabout education platform

iLearnabout is building a suite of free, on-line and downloadable environmental education resources designed specifically for teachers and children in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Working with conservation organisations and after-school clubs, and guided by national curricula and the Sustainable Development Goals, iLearnabout has developed a framework of topic packs which explore key global and local environmental conservation issues.

 
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Three-step learning methodology

 
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Awareness

Narrated, interactive, digital learning modules enriched with photos and videos inspire children and raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Understanding

Quizzes, games, fact-files and activities consolidate understanding.

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Action

Real-life, practical project challenges guide learners to put ideas into action and build skills and competencies for the future.

 
 
 

Digital topic packs

A choice of 24 topic packs from 6 themes allows organisations and teachers to pick the topics they need to suit their learners and their context, using 3 modules in each topic, including practical activities. All 72 modules are aimed at improving awareness and understanding of environmental conservation and climate sustainable development issues.

Topics available now are: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Soil, Wildlife Conservation, Forests, and Water and Livelihoods, with Humans and Wildlife in development.

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Practical

We are experienced in providing digital solutions for learning contexts which may have limited resources, internet connectivity and electricity supplies:

  • available on our online platform and downloadable for use offline

  • can be shown via phone, tablet, computer or projector 

  • solar charged devices can be used where needed

  • teachers and organisations fully supported by facilitator guides and training workshops if required and the iLearnabout online club

  • See the results of our pilot: Read the report >

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Cost effective

iLearnabout resources will be available for FREE across Sub Saharan Africa resulting in huge cost savings for organisations and freeing up scarce resources:

  • one comprehensive digital resource costs significantly less than multiple, local projects

  • digital resources can be used an unlimited number of times from just one download

  • no expensive and environmentally unsound printing or other hard-copy materials

  • updates can be made easily and economically

iLearnabout e-learning content

Take a look at taster samples from five of our topic packs here. New topic - Forests - coming soon!

 

Climate Change

Soil

Water and Livelihoods

Biodiversity

Wildlife Conservation

Forests

Use iLearnabout now

If you are a school, NGO or organisation that would like more information on iLearnabout or to arrange a call please contact Kay@ilearnbout.org

Or: Log onto our Moodle online platform to explore all teaching materials and guides and we shall stay in touch with you - it’s easy!

Organisations are rolling-out iLearnabout as part of their extracurricular activities in schools in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia. Schools in Nepal are also using iLearnabout with great success, as there is no suitable regional alternative.
We hope you join them!

Some comments on the materials

 

See what Ben Akatch, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya says

Testimonials - Our demo

“This program has helped the Centre in reaching out to more pupils. It also helps them in critical thinking, and thereby they are able to develop positive attitudes towards resources conservation.”

- Anthony Karinge
Programme Manager, Elsa Conservation Trust

“These topics are very important to the learners and to the community at large.”

Henry Sikapite
Community Education Coordinator, North Luangwa Conservation Project, Zambia

“These learning modules have been well thought out. I particularly like the use of videos and photos. These will capture the learners’ attention throughout the lesson. The challenge packs ensure that the learners put in practice what they have learnt.”

Dr. Margaret Otieno
National Coordinator / CEO, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya

“The goal of awareness and knowledge development is action to ensure natural resource conservation. The challenge is that final piece of the puzzle that enable the learners to act on the acquired knowledge. It will also serve as a way of keeping the learners actively participating.”

Kafula Milambo
National Environmental Education Coordinator, Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia

“The fact that digital packs can be downloaded and used offline is key.”

Purity Karuga
Research and Development Director, Africa Network for Animal Welfare, Kenya

 
 
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 Helping bring global goals to education

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Find out more about becoming a funding partner. This is a big challenge but with your support, we will succeed in making a difference for all.  

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Support iLearnabout and help to fund the development of digital environmental conservation programmes for schools and organisations in Africa.