Mobistation (DigiSchool)

UNICEF

MobiStation is a solar-powered multimedia education kit with a laptop, projector, scanner, and speakers, all contained in a portable suitcase.

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Product description Brand name and product description

MobiStation is a multimedia tool to support education in and out of schools and to assist teachers, improving access, equity, and quality in education. Built into a portable suitcase, it is equipped with a solar-powered laptop, a low-power pico-projector, and an audio system.

It works by projecting e-books, teaching videos, and other multimedia content in rural schools and health centers, bringing quality learning to marginalized groups. The educational content for MobiStation is developed and recorded by the country’s top teachers in subjects like English, math, social studies, and science.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

UNICEF Uganda

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kio Kit

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 4: Quality education

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Schools and health centers in rural communities.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Software and hardware development.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open-source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Field implementations and partnerships.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

50 Mobi-Stations have been distributed by 2018.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Telecommunication service required

Mobile Internet, SMS, voice, Fixed Internet, Wi-Fi, etc

None

Level of connection service needed

2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, broadband, dial-up, other [specify]

Device(s) required

Smartphone, feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify]

None

Additional features required

bluetooth, Wifi, camera, IVR, GPS, Accelerometers/Motion sensors, physiologic biosensors, biometric identifiers, SIM, Memory card (e.g microSD), other [specify]

None

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N[specify],Other [specify])

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work. Some apps/services can work offline.

No, internet access not needed.

Two way communication (Y/N)

he product/service able to receive and send back information to the user?

Usage rate (%)

Unknown

Literacy support (Y (specify) /N)

Support according to the literacy level required from the user. If no, the user is intended to be literate.

Yes: The Mobistation team provides trainingto teachers and students how to use the kit.

Languages available (list)

English and Local languages (depending on the local language, the content is adjusted)

Operating system and version

Android, IOs, Windows, or other [specify]

N/A

Power requirements

Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other

The kit use the solar energy to produce power.

eEducation application

education equipment, educational behavior change, human resource management, decision support, data collection & analytics, electronic education records, education provider, stock management, special education surveillance and reporting

Education equipment, education provider

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

MobiStation, is a portable, solar-powered multimedia kit fully equipped with a speaker, projector, laptop, and a document reading camera. It comes with pre-uploaded education content that is used to aid learning in schools and can also be used in Health Centers.

The kit consists of a pelican case that holds the equipment both for storage and use. The laptop contains education content in the form of video clips, cartoons, music videos, math lessons, and even offline Wikipedia.

Using MobiStation, a teacher can capture the content of a book using the camera and then project it in a wall where students can see it, thus helping solve the challenge of limited resources in remote and underserved areas.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Offered by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designers aim to teacher absenteeism, solve the problem of poor-quality instruction, and lack of textbooks.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Farber, M., 2013, Educational Technology Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Strohmeier, H., 2015, UNICEF: Why sustainable energy matters to children: The critical importance of sustainable energy for children and future generations.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The product is evaluated for reducing teacher absenteeism and school drop out rate.

Other information

None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

UNICEF Uganda

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kio Kit

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 4: Quality education

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Schools and health centers in rural communities.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Software and hardware development.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open-source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Field implementations and partnerships.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

50 Mobi-Stations have been distributed by 2018.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Telecommunication service required

Mobile Internet, SMS, voice, Fixed Internet, Wi-Fi, etc

None

Level of connection service needed

2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, broadband, dial-up, other [specify]

Device(s) required

Smartphone, feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify]

None

Additional features required

bluetooth, Wifi, camera, IVR, GPS, Accelerometers/Motion sensors, physiologic biosensors, biometric identifiers, SIM, Memory card (e.g microSD), other [specify]

None

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N[specify],Other [specify])

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work. Some apps/services can work offline.

No, internet access not needed.

Two way communication (Y/N)

he product/service able to receive and send back information to the user?

Usage rate (%)

Unknown

Literacy support (Y (specify) /N)

Support according to the literacy level required from the user. If no, the user is intended to be literate.

Yes: The Mobistation team provides trainingto teachers and students how to use the kit.

Languages available (list)

English and Local languages (depending on the local language, the content is adjusted)

Operating system and version

Android, IOs, Windows, or other [specify]

N/A

Power requirements

Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other

The kit use the solar energy to produce power.

eEducation application

Education equipment, education provider

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Offered by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designers aim to teacher absenteeism, solve the problem of poor-quality instruction, and lack of textbooks.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Farber, M., 2013, Educational Technology Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Strohmeier, H., 2015, UNICEF: Why sustainable energy matters to children: The critical importance of sustainable energy for children and future generations.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The product is evaluated for reducing teacher absenteeism and school drop out rate.

Other information

None

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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