# Phone-Focused Education This AMPION-Born Mobile Learning Startup Empowers African Teachers By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-learning References: [ampion.org](http://www.ampion.org) & [sterio.me](http://www.sterio.me) Born out of a bus tour startup accelerator, this [mobile learning platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echovideo-platform) aims to empower educators in Africa and encourage schooling outside of the classroom. Sterio.me is one of the technology-based social enterprises that resulted from AMPION's Venture Bus and was named one of Fast Company's Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Africa. The mobile learning startup helps students learn through a [free phone call](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podial). Teachers record or pick a quiz through the Sterio.me portal and students get a free call containing their teacher's recording. Learners also get an [SMS text message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlearning1) with a code to access this portal. The platform gives educators insights once their students have completed the quiz as well. Learners can be more engaged while teachers save time and receive data. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore mobile learning platforms to provide accessible and engaging education beyond traditional classrooms. - **Edtech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-based solutions to empower educators and enhance student learning experiences. - **Data-driven Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize data analytics to provide teachers with valuable insights and personalized feedback for student development. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions to improve access to quality education and empower educators. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine telecommunications technology with educational platforms to provide affordable and accessible learning opportunities. - **Startups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote entrepreneurship in the education sector by supporting and nurturing startups focused on mobile learning and EdTech solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Omni-Education Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bytesized-app.md) - [Interactive Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killerstudy.md) - [Flexile Digital Classroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-learning-solution.md) - [Mobile Course Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwakwa.md) - [Personalized AI Quiz Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincast.md) - [Engaging Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funbutsmart.md) - [Text-to-Video Study Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortd.md) - [Collaborative Educational Language Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efekta-education-group.md) - [Audio Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podial.md)