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The drive to empower the African child with skills required to be successful in life has brought together two players in the education industrys, Language Express Incorporated and Prognari in an alliance that is aimed at achieving the objective of entrenching the Social Express software in the African market.
The Social Express is an animated social and emotional learning (SEL) software designed to teach children and young adults how to think and manage social interaction situations. The software, according to Language Express in a statement to BusinessDay, helps people develop meaningful social relationships and ultimately succeed in life.
Speaking on the partnership, Marc Zimmerman, CEO of the Language Express Inc said: “We are excited to bring the Social Express to the African market. Through user testimonials, we have seen positive results in over 70 countries. Prognari will bring the knowledge, reach and expertise that we wanted in a strategic partner for Africa.”
Emmanuel Udoro, Corporate Communications Director for Prognaris said the partnership is a welcome development for the African market.
“Our overriding vision at Prognari, has always been to proactively equip Africa children and young adults for life in the 21st century and beyond through experiential and targeted learning.
“Our partnership with Language Express moves us closer to achieving our objective and will see us taking Social Express to the length and breadth of the African continent. The Social Express is a digital and innovative learning program that aligns with the trend shifts in our digital world,” said Udoro.
To access The Social Express, users need to go online on desktop platform or use their mobile devises (currently available only on iPads). The software runs a series of interactive web episodes called ‘webisodes’ and mobile apps that can be used by the learner independently, or with a teacher in a group.
An additional benefit of the partnership with SEL, according to Udoro, is “Prognari is working with the Language Express to reduce the incidence of bullying in schools through the ‘Cool School program’.
“Cool School is an interactive and animated anti-bullying program designed for elementary school learners. Cool School’s six week curriculum has been designed to teach young students about bullying through interactive videos and offline activities. The program also addresses bystander behavior and how it can contribute and increase bullying within the school environment.” Udoro said.
