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Updated on June 9, 2024
·Created on October 7, 2018
The Kio Kit is a digital education toolbox enabling schools in emerging markets to access online educational tools for better learning.
Kio kit is a ready-to-use box of digital education tools designed for schools in low-income communities in primarily emerging markets.
The kits come packed with 40 Kio tablets, preloaded with engaging educational content divided into three key sections: academic content aligned to local curriculum, games that stimulate critical thinking, and content focused on responsible citizenship and environmental conservation. The case offers storage for the tablets as well as charging.
The tablet can run multimedia content, has enough battery to manage intermittent power, and is ruggedized to reduce breakage. Kio tablets are locked to prevent theft and ensure digital child safety.
Target SDGs
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Market Suggested Retail Price
$5,000.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
BRCK
Manufacturing/Building Method
The kit is manufactured in Kenya.
Intellectural Property Type
Copyright
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product directly from BRCK.
Distributions to Date Status
Since 2013, BRCK has sold over 2,500 devices in 54 countries.
Telecommunication service required
Internet is provided by kio kit.
Level of connection service needed
WiFi is provided by kio kit.
Device(s) required
Tablets are provided by kio kit.
Additional features required
None
Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N[specify],Other [specify])
No
Two way communication (Y/N)
Yes
Usage rate (%)
Unknown.
Literacy support (Y (specify) /N)
Yes
Languages available (list)
English
Operating system and version
Android 4.4
Power requirements
Kio Kit can be powered from mains power, car battery or solar power.
eEducation application
Education equipment
Design Specifications
Kio Kit is an integrated education platform that consists of 40 Kio tablets, a SupaBRCK, and a hardened, water-resistant, lockable case that also offers wireless charging. The Kio Tablets are designed to be simple and easy-to-use for children and teachers, with the ability to tun multimedia content, enough battery to manage intermittent power, and ruggedized to reduce breakage. Kio tablets are locked to prevent theft and ensure digital child safety. The general specifications include:
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specified performance targets include ruggedized, water-resistant, lockable, long battery life, and easy charging.
Vetted Performance Status
Testing performed by the manufacturer showed that after one year of use in a rural school, there were no incidences of a malfunctioning or broken screens.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
N/A
Academic Research and References
Ahmada, R., Abdulla, A., Yunus, S., Ismail, M., 2019, Teachers’ Perception on Using Kio-Kit to Enhance Teaching and Learning STEM Subjects in Zanzibar, Sustainable ICT, Education and Learning, pp. 135-144.
Cass, S., 2016, CeBIT2016: The Kio Kit Is a Classroom in a Box, IEEE Spectrum
Thomson, I., 2016, OERs taking Schools from Resource Poor to Resource Rich, PCF8 Conference Malaysia.
“BRCK | Front Page.” n.d. Brck.Com. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://brck.com/front-page/
“Kytabu Africa – AI in Kenyan Education.” n.d. Kytabu.Africa. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://kytabu.africa/
“BRCK | Page Not Found.” n.d. Brck.Com. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://brck.com/2015/09/brck-education-kio-and-kio-kit-launch/#.VgLK0VfF9Yb
“BRCK | About – Old.” n.d. Brck.Com. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://brck.com/about/
“BRCK | Contact Us – Old.” n.d. Brck.Com. Accessed June 9, 2024. https://brck.com/contact-us/
CNN. 2016. “Could This Little Black Box Beat Facebook in Race to Connect Africa?,” January 13, 2016. https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/13/africa/kenya-tech-startup-internet-innovation/index.html
Cass, Stephen. 2016. “CeBIT2016: The Kio Kit Is a Classroom in a Box.” IEEE Spectrum. March 16, 2016. https://spectrum.ieee.org/cebit2016-the-kio-kit-is-a-classroom-in-a-box
Compliance with regulations
BRCK has stated its product's compliance with Open Source Regulations.
Evaluation methods
Kio Kit has evaluated for durability and ease of use by both teachers and students.
Other Information
In November 2016, BRCK's Kio Kit was named top innovation at the ITU Telecom World Awards. Kio Kit was rated first in the Global SME Category of Awards. The Kio Kit won the Product Design category award at the 2017 iF Design Awards
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