Why SomaPal stands out as one of the Best e-learning platforms in Kenya
Somapal is one of Kenya’s best e-learning platforms. The name is coined from the Swahili word soma meaning study. As its name suggests, Somapal is the ultimate pupil’s learning partner. It provides a good educational environment for a successful learning experience where pupils can read, revise, participate in forum discussions, and get mentored. Somapal aims at complementing the efforts of the Government of Kenya in implementing the Kenya Vision 2030 as well as goal number four of Sustainable Development Goals, i.e., ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
It, therefore, has a fundamental role in pursuing opportunities to solve global challenges through innovation, collaboration, and the use of modern technology. Somapal is inspired by the fact that obtaining a quality education is the basic foundation for improving people’s lives and sustainable development. Therefore, it is at the forefront in helping Kenya actualize the 2030 agenda and ensuring the achievement of Sustainable Development for all. It has the following key features.
Study Materials
Study materials that are in line with the Kenya curriculum have been prepared by seasoned teachers currently working in some of the best performing schools in Kenya. It includes the 8-4-4 and Competence-Based Learning (CBC) curriculums, KCPE and KCSE Revision papers with marking schemes among other things.
Quiz, Learning and Revision questions
Each topic has either a quiz, learning, or revision questions to help pupils to ascertain whether they have understood the topics. It is hoped that this will motivate learners to study more as well as assist them in allocating the study time effectively, with more time assigned to the information that requires more practice. Parents/Guardians and teachers are also able to evaluate students’ progress.
Automated evaluation
For all the quizzes undertaken, Somapal evaluates the test in real-time, providing students with results instantly. Additionally, the system marks both correct and incorrect answers; hence, students are equipped with all the necessary information required to analyze and learn from their mistakes.
Tracking of Student’s Performance
Somapal records all daily work undertaken by the pupils and stores their scores. This information is represented using pictorials in the student’s dashboard. Therefore, both parents and pupils can monitor students’ progress.
Forum
The forum page provides an interactive avenue for pupils to ask their peers and teachers questions hence learn while making valuable contributions to the discussions.
For more information, visit https://www.somapal.org/.