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Problem Statement: Poland suffers from alarmingly low EU reading levels, partly due to an outdated school canon irrelevant to diverse youth, hindering reading for pleasure. The digital age further erodes sustained attention. Our survey reveals that 78% of parents report negative effects from non-reading, while 94% struggle to find engaging books due to a lack of personalized guidance. Moreover, 56% find building reading habits challenging. Parents need a modern AI tool for easy book discovery and consistent habit
Project Details
Project Details: We aim to develop an AI-powered recommendation tool that enables parents to quickly and accurately find books tailored to their child’s age, interests, reading style, and preferences. The high level goal is to empower parents in building a daily reading habit by making the book selection process easy, engaging.
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User Groups: Our primary user group consists of parents and caregivers of school-aged children (typically 6-15 years old) across Poland. These parents are actively engaged in their children's development and education, and they are acutely aware of the declining reading habits among youth. They value the benefits of reading and observe negative developmental effects when their children do not read enough. A key characteristic is their struggle to find appropriate and engaging books for their children, often due to an overwhelming choice and a lack of personalized guidance. They also face challenges in building and maintaining consistent reading habits within their households, yet they are eager for effective tools to support them in this endeavor. Based on national demographics, there are approx. 3 million households with children aged 6-15 in Poland. Our project aims to initially engage a pilot group of 5,000 to 10,000 parents in the first phase, scaling to 100,000 parents within 3 years, primarily those actively seeking innovative solutions to support their children's reading journey. Our secondary user group comprises of teachers, particularly those educating children in early primary grades (classes 0-5). These educators are committed to fostering love for reading but often struggle to find relevant, inspiring books that resonate with individual students' interests and capabilities, beyond the traditional school canon.
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Tasks: Mobile (Web) App Development & UX/UI Establish and configure secure, scalable cloud infrastructure Develop the core AI for personalized book recommendations Ensure robust data privacy and security for all users Add gamification & engagement features
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Estimated Impact: Internal Impact: This project will significantly enhance our organization's internal operations by increasing effectiveness, improving speed, and enhancing the quality of our services. Specifically, the development of the internal AI tool for automated book review generation will: Increase Efficiency and Speed: Automate the initial drafting of book reviews and content, drastically reducing the manual time currently spent on research and first-draft creation by our team members. This will free up valuable human resources. Enhance Quality and Consistency: Ensure a higher level of consistency and comprehensiveness in our book reviews and educational materials, as the AI will draw from a vast, consistent knowledge base. Improve Scalability: Enable us to process, and add a greater volume of diverse books more rapidly, expanding our content offering Optimize Resource Allocation: Allow our pedagogical experts and content curators to focus their efforts on qualitative verification, adding nuanced human insight External Impact: This project will expand our reach and enhance service quality for children and parents in Poland. We expect to scale to 100,000 parents within 3 years, empowering them to cultivate daily reading habits in their children. The AI tool will provide personalized, engaging book recommendations, making selection easy and deeply personal. This addresses parents' struggle to find appropriate books (94% face this issue). For kids, it increases reading engagement, fostering a lifelong love for literature and future-ready skills. Teachers (130,000-150,000 in Poland for classes 1-5) will gain tools to select diverse materials beyond old canons and find discussion topics, impacting up to 2,400 schools via existing partnerships.
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FUNDACJA WSPIERANIA MŁODZIEŻY W NAUCE EDICO (FUNDACJA EDICO)
Edico Foundation's Mission: Empowering Young Minds for Lifelong Learning and Success in the 21st Century The Edico Foundation is a non-profit organization that fosters a love of learning and equips children and youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today's dynamic world. We champion innovative educational approaches, including technology integration, to create engaging and personalized learning experiences. At Edico, we believe in: Lifelong learning: Cultivating a mindset of continuous growth and exploration in young people, encouraging them to embrace new challenges and acquire knowledge throughout their lives. Individualized education: Recognizing the unique strengths and needs of each child and tailoring educational experiences to maximize their potential. 21st-century skills: Fostering essential competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration, which are vital for success in the modern world. The power of reading: Promoting reading for pleasure as a cornerstone of education, sparking imagination, broadening perspectives, and developing crucial literacy skills. We recognize that reading is a readily accessible and impactful tool for improving learning outcomes and overall child development. To this end, we have undertaken various projects to promote and cultivate strong reading habits. To achieve our mission, we have established strong partnerships with organizations that share our values, including Digital University, a leading institution in technology and innovation. This collaboration allows us to stay at the forefront of educational advancements and leverage technology to create impactful learning experiences for young people. We actively participate in discussions shaping the Polish education system as a member of the nationwide organization Reading Poland. We advocate for policies and practices that prioritize reading and lifelong learning as essential components of a well-rounded education.
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