wordwides "techcrunch visits norwich" event @syncnorwich
DESCRIPTION
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Headmaster at Norwich School: “a really bright and useful idea to help other students…. hope English language students everywhere will make use of it.”
PROBLEM
“60% of England's ten year olds don’t have a positive attitude to reading”
70%
Difficulties in basic literacy skills
pupils permanently excluded from school
•“5.1 million people of working age in the UK are described as "functionally illiterate" and are below the level of literacy expected of an 11 year old”
SOLUTIONWordwides is a new educational tool to test and expand your vocabulary. It’s easy to grasp, fun and effective.
Educate Expand Effective
WORDWIDESThree key areas for a fully developed understanding of the English language –
Definitions Synonyms Spelling
DO GOODWordwides is dedicated to transforming the lives of the world’s most disadvantaged by focusing on literacy and education.
We believe that everyone has the right to learn.
TEAM
Michael Ni’Man CEO & Founder
Tom Sampson COO & Co-Founder
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
"Investments in education-technology companies nationwide tripled in the last decade"
BUSINESS MODEL
App
Premium services:• Contracts with schools; • Add-ons to enhance user
profile/experience; • Pro version including
premium services
REVIEWS• Appszoom.com: "a great vocabulary app for
learning....one that is captivating and has something in it that gets you addicted”
• Parent: “Kids loved it!! Needed something to get the kids off the TV... This worked a treat”
• User: “Armageddon good app loved armageddon!”
• Teacher: “a really bright and useful idea to help other students…. hope English language students everywhere will make use of it.”
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGESWordwides was created by students, for students.
Rating of 4.6/5
FUTURE
Everyone has the right to learn.