Kindu: Revolutionizing Classroom Communication with IoT
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Education
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
Services
- Data Science Services
About The Customer
The primary customers of Kindu are teachers who are looking for a more efficient way to communicate with their students' families. The app is designed to cater to the specific needs of a classroom, making it an ideal solution for teachers who are juggling between a clunky classroom website, endless parent emails, and countless files. The app is also beneficial for parents who want to stay updated about their child's classroom activities and events. The app's user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easy for both teachers and parents to use. The app has been particularly useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a platform for parents to share tips on remote learning and lean on one another for support.
The Challenge
The traditional methods of communication between teachers and students' families were proving to be inefficient and cumbersome. Teachers had to juggle between a clunky classroom website, endless parent emails, and countless files. The existing system was not user-friendly and was not designed to cater to the specific needs of a classroom. The challenge was to create a platform that would streamline communication between teachers and parents, making it easier for them to share announcements, photos, files, Google docs, links, digital permission slips, and events with sign-up sheets. The platform needed to be intuitive, easy to use, and efficient, enabling teachers to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.
The Solution
Kindu, an app built on Bubble's no-code platform, was developed to address this challenge. The app functions as a reimagined classroom website, providing a private, secure space for teachers and parents to connect and communicate. It allows teachers to create a class Kindu in minutes and then invite their students’ parents and families. The app has four main sections: Home, Events, Photos, and Binder. The Home section serves as the jumping-off point, where users can see events, photos, and access the 'Bulletin Board'. The Events section allows users to post class events and sign-up sheets for class supplies, volunteer roles, and parent conferences. The Photos section enables users to share class photos and create shared albums. The Binder section serves as a digital repository of useful videos, Google documents, class resources, files, newsletters, and more. The app is designed to be flexible and customizable, allowing teachers to adjust settings according to their needs.
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