GraphoGame

🚀 Exciting News from Iceland! GraphoGame has skyrocketed to become the most downloaded app in Iceland in record time! 🇮🇸📚 This highlights the crucial role of literacy in today's world and the growing demand for innovative educational tools. 🇮🇸📚 An integral part of making GraphoGame launch to happen in Iceland, was the fantastic team at Billboard / Buzz umhverfismiðlar in Iceland. "When we heard about Graphogame and especially the many studies that show the positive impact of using the app on students who start their reading journey from a disadvantage, we became excited to bring this learning tool to Iceland," says Vésteinn Gauti Hauksson, CEO of Billboard that financed the needed research. Iceland's quick embrace of GraphoGame demonstrates its long-standing commitment to education and literacy. In just seven weeks, Icelandic students improved 143% faster in letter and sound recognition compared to a control group—a clear sign that this app is making a difference. 📈 With nearly 8 million downloads worldwide, GraphoGame is continuing to change the literacy landscape globally. Read more from our press release in the link in the comments. #GraphoGame #awardwinning #efficacy #literacymatters #educationalinnovation #billboard #Iceland #EdTech #literacy #learningapp #EarlyChildhoodEducation #digitallearning #impactfullearning

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We're thrilled to support the upcoming WWKIDS Dyslexia & Educational Learning Workshops on October 3rd & 4th, organised by the incredible Winsome Wishes for Kids team in Jamaica! 🙌 The agenda includes the following speakers:  * Understanding Your Learning Style/s with Dr. Karine Clay Ph.D., CEO of HIGHER POTENTIAL FOR LEARNING * Dyslexia workshop with Dr. John Russell Special Projects Director at the The Windward Institute, Associate Director of Haskins Global Literacy Hub, and Lecturer at the Child Study Center at Yale University School of Medicine, and former principal of the Windward School, NY and WWKIDS Special Project Advisor – October 2024 * The Executive Function Skills Training with Dr. Benjamin Powers, Principal of Southport School, Connecticut and Director of Haskins Global Literacy Hub This is a golden opportunity for parents, teachers, and caregivers to discover powerful strategies to support children with dyslexia and other learning challenges. 🙌 Why You Should Attend: 🎓 Transform Your Child's Education: Gain practical tools to enhance your child's reading, comprehension, and writing skills. 🎓 Expert Insights: Learn from literacy and exceptional education professionals. 🎓 Build Community: Connect with fellow parents and educators passionate about making a difference. "At GraphoGame, we're incredibly grateful to Winsome Wishes for Kids for their tireless commitment to improving literacy in Jamaica. Your continuous efforts are truly inspiring, and we're proud to support this mission!" comments Mervi Palander CEO at GraphoGame. Take advantage of this impactful event if you can. 💙📚 Read more from the link in the comments. #literacy #literacyskills #efficacy #evidencebased #awardwinning #graphogame #literacymatters #empowerlearning #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #WWKIDS #Jamaica #inclusiveeducation

The Nordic Baltic EdTech 50 has again highlighted innovative companies in learning, teaching, and upskilling within the region. Advanced technology and STEAM solutions are featured in Finland's strong representation by GraphoGame Annie Advisor Hoxhunt 3DBear. 🔆 GraphoGame and its literacy learning technology, is among these startups, recognised for its impact on early literacy through its scientifically-backed approach. Thank you HolonIQ for inclusion. ❤️ Powered by HolonIQ's Impact Intelligence Platform, the Holoniq list uses a blend of data, insights, and qualitative evaluations from HolonIQ’s Intelligence Unit alongside local market experts to assess and score companies based on eligibility and innovation criteria. Link to article and more detailed information in the comments. #literacyskills #efficacy #reading #sdgs #learntoread UNESCO International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE) #awardwinner #lukutaito

Thank you Jonathan Viner for bringing GraphoGame up in your #edtech news summary! It is exciting to see how much there are positive activities going on and how it is putting #nordicedtech in the forefront of the progress. #learning #SDGs #educationforall

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So, what is in the store for GraphoGame in Brazil in the future? The successful initial research and launch are done, nationawide distribution efforts are paying off, but naturally there is still lots to do. Illiteracy is still a huge problem in so many countries, as well as in various areas in Brazil. Our three part blog serie delving into Brazil's literacy issues and developments has come to its conclusion. Read from the link in the comments, what Augusto Buchweitz, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut predicts to be some of the future steps forward. #graphogame #literacygame #evidencebased #efficacy proven by International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE) #awardwinning UNESCO #literacyprize #edtech #literacy #SDGs

Did you know that the push for distribution of a freely available, off-line, and fully downloadable version of GraphoGame Brazil came during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting school closures? And why did the Brazilian Ministry of Education want to distribute GraphoGame to all Brazilian children during this epidemic time effecting schools, families, and most of all, children? Read more on this unbelievable story of GraphoGame in Brazil in our latest blog. Link in the comments. This is the second part blog series featuring an exclusive interview with Augusto Buchweitz, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut. In this series, Professor Buchweitz delves into the fascinating history of how GraphoGame made its way to Brazil, its current availability and impact on children’s education, and the exciting developments planned. #graphogame #evidencebased #literacygame #efficacy certified by International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE)

Our journey in Brazil has been exciting in many ways, from the initial research to the fact that GraphoGame is available in Portuguese to children in Brazil today, thanks to many great collaborative forces. 🔆 🔆 🔆 You can read about this journey in a three-part blog series featuring an exclusive interview with Augusto Buchweitz, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut and an Affiliate Scientist at Haskins Labs. 🔆 🔆 🔆 In this series, Professor Buchweitz covers how GraphoGame came to Brazil, its current availability and impact on children’s education, and the planned exciting developments. Link to the first blog in comments! #literacy #literacygame #graphogame #evidencebased UNESCO #SDG4 International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE) #haskinslabs #efficacy #educationforall

GraphoGame's continuous partnership with Winsome Wishes for KIDS (WWKIDS) in Jamaica celebrates another significant milestone. WWKIDS, led by their founder inspirational leader Simone Sobers, has made a substantial impact on the educational development of Jamaican children by donating over tablets equipped with our award-winning literacy app GraphoGame to 23 schools across the island. Mervi Palander, CEO of GraphoGame, praised the initiative: "This donation by WWKIDS is a brilliant example of how organizations can collaborate to make a real difference in children's lives. Providing early literacy tools like GraphoGame supports immediate educational needs and lays a strong foundation for future learning. We hope this inspires other organizations to follow suit and invest in similar impactful educational initiatives." #literacyskills #evidencebased #donation #literacyboost #WWKIDS UNESCO #SDGs #digitallearning Read more on this wonderful event in the link in comments.