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About this app The mobile application is developed at the request of the World Health Organization (WHO) – Regional Office for Africa (AFRO). iSC m-learning is a mobile learning application designed to reinforce the knowledge and skills of the immunization cold chain officers and logisticians in 47 African countries. It allows users to access micro-learning capsules developed in accordance with guidelines established by WHO, UNICEF, People that Deliver, etc. Through the application, users can peer in a team culture thanks to the forum, the social network and the instant messages, extend their knowledge with the knowledge library. Who can use iSC m-learning iSC personnel at all levels of the health system across 47 countries in the WHO AFRO region: • iSC Managers • Logisticians • Cold chain officers • Store keepers • National Logistics Working Group members • In-country technical partners How iSC m-learning helps WHO AFRO address increasing challenges while working towards more equitable access to routine vaccinations and new vaccines in an effort to protect children from preventable diseases? In the WHO African Region, countries and partners have delivered various immunization training programmes but recent EVM Assessments revealed the needs to still continue train and retrain immunization supply chain personnel. The main challenges are currently highlighted to reach high performance of personnel in the iSC domain: Standard training content without considerations of the various competencies requirements, costly and lengthy training and re-training duration for the high number of immunization supply chain personnel. The app, an innovative solution to deliver appropriate on-the-job learnings, offers the following benefits: • Encourage close contact between in-country iSC personnel to enable support to be provided quickly and easily if necessary. • Promote a culture of peer learning through the forum and social network to share each other's experiences to meet the challenges of iSC.. • Facilitate the learning process by providing easily assimilable and accessible micro-learning capsules, based on the main iSC resources: guidelines, tools, reports, etc. Key features of iSC m-learning application My learning • Access to specific Self-Training Needs Assessment/ Knowledge check based on the positions and to the customized learning pathway • Access to all m-learning modules and capsules • Collecting badges at the end of capsules • User evaluation of the capsules (feedback on the user experience and overview of the user experience) • Obtaining a certificate at the end of the learning pathway My knowledge library • Access to a database of main iSC resources selected by WHO: guidelines, tools, reports, etc. • Document downloading and sharing function My network • Profile and contact management • My newsfeed and my publications • Forum • My dashboard Home page • Access to the latest institutional news as well as colleagues' publications. • Post to the newsfeed Notification • Activity reminders • Content update notifications • Notifications of activities on publications or contacts Instant message • Private conversation between two individuals • Group conversation • Access to the directory of all users of the app • Search functions

Our name “OBODO” means community in Igbo language and represents an important aspect of language learning that we seek to promote! Creating and fostering community along the language learning process is not only important for language acquisition but also fuels cultural immersion and supports long lasting relationships. Make language learning a lifestyle and actually start speaking Igbo TODAY with this unique app! Obodo is fun, free, and connects you directly with expert tutors and native speakers. Our conversation exchange program will take your language skills to the next level through practicing speaking, reading, listening, and writing as well as building your vocabulary and grammar skills via varied media including live calls, written text, videos, and audio. Designed by language experts and learners alike to provide an unmatched experience to learning the Igbo language. Whether you're learning for travel, school, career, family and friends, you'll love learning with Obodo. Why Obodo? SHORT and EFFECTIVE Weekly plans Easy to fit language lessons into your day LESSONS FOR EVERY OCCASION Don’t just memorize grammar, but learn language patterns to help you construct sentences even in new and unfamiliar situations LISTEN, SPEAK, WRITE Well-rounded language practice via our weekly immersion plans, flashcards, and live zoom lessons PERFECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION Practice pronunciation from a native and store audios in your audio library for easy reference and easy applicability to daily life. LEARN GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT Effectively decode the complexities of the language with our team of trained native speakers and bonafide tutors. Receive the support needed to gain the confidence to speak and utilize the language in your everyday life. RETAIN WHAT YOU LEARN Utilize the audio visual flashcards to practice and create your own audio library from lessons for easy access and review. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Make monthly goals and complete a progress report for both you and your instructor to help push you forward.