# Date-Free Digital Learning Platforms Mobile Networks are Making Oak National Academy Data-Free By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-02-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-national-academy References: [bbc](https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55719428) & [thenational.academy](https://www.thenational.academy/) Oak National Academy is a digital learning resource that "offers nearly 10,000 free lessons and resources," covering a vast number of topics. The site was funded by the [UK government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-roadmap) and was launched during last year's first lockdown. Oak National Academy includes lessons that can be filtered by subjects and years, as well as a Teacher's Hub where lessons can be planned with Oak's curriculum browser. In a bid to make learning from home more accessible to children and families, mobile networks—including O2, [Three](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-finder), Vodaphone, EE, BAT, Plusnet, [Virgin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sign-language), and Sky—have made Oak National Academy data-free, as well. This means that one does not have to worry about access, even when they are low or out of data. Image Credit: Oak National Academy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Data-free Learning:** The rise of data-free digital learning platforms can disrupt the traditional ways of delivering online education and make it easily accessible to everyone. - **Mobile Network Partnership:** Collaboration between mobile networks and education platforms can provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the education industry to make knowledge accessible to everyone on their mobile phones. - **Customizable Curriculum:** Offering curated and customizable curriculum through digital learning platforms can open the door to new, personalized ways of teaching and learning, making education more engaging and effective. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Data-free digital learning platforms could revolutionize the conventional education system by providing more accessible, equal, and cost-effective education to students around the world. - **Telecommunications:** Partnering with education platforms to provide data-free content to users can be financially beneficial and a meaningful way for the telecommunications industry to contribute to society's well-being. - **Technology:** Expanding the scope of technology in education can create a space for innovation and growth that will attract more investors and create unique business opportunities in the tech business industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Learning Pathways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notclass1.md) - [Comprehensive Online Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-learning-platforms.md) - [Flexile Digital Classroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-learning-solution.md) - [Open Tech Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginary-hub.md) - [Customizable Edtech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edtech-platform.md) - [Online Exploitation Education Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhelp.md) - [Omni-Education Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bytesized-app.md) - [Internet Access-Expanding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-digischool.md) - [Screen-Free Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodi-flip.md)