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Title:

Addressing ELL Inequities through Technology

Agreement Number:

981537

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 22, 2021 - Oct 31, 2022

Description:

The Off2Class Language Learning Platform aims to connect online English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Tutors with English Language Learners. In addition to providing structured content to facilitate targeted and effective ESL instruction, the Off2Class platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and machine learning techniques to measure and positively impact instruction efficacy. The goal of our current project is to further develop our ability to positively impact learning efficacy by advancing our capabilities with respect to the algorithms and machine learning techniques we currently utilize to quantify teacher performance and dynamically refine instruction content and strategies.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5N 1M1

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-981537

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

826229049

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Off2Class

Recipient's Legal Name:

Global Online Language Services Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Eglinton--Lawrence

Federal Riding Number:

35024

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

511211