Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of a Recommendation Engine focusing on the Individual Student Level
Agreement Number:
1003230
Agreement Value:
$229,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
Description:
The Off2Class Language Learning Platform upskills educators which results in powerful learning outcomes in their English Language Learner (ELL) students. In addition to providing structured content to facilitate targeted and effective ESL instruction (with embedded skills development for teachers), the Off2Class platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and machine learning techniques to measure and positively impact instructor efficacy. In our previous IRAP pilot project (2021-22), we were successful in advancing our capabilities to positively impact learning efficacy by quantifying teacher performance and enhancing instruction content and strategies. We were able to facilitate this through our algorithms and machine learning techniques, and the outcome allowed us to rank the performance of educators on Off2Class, and then pair them with students in our K12 school district clients. This project allowed us to commercialize our tutor offering (to complement our software/curriculum sa
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:
172-2022-2023-Q4-1003230
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:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211