DIGITAL LEARNING
THE STEP APPThe STEP Learning App
The STEP learning app is a free iOS platform designed to overcome digital barriers, including poor connectivity and low technical confidence among users. Its simple interface centralises basic educational tools, allowing students to plan, write, draw, photograph, and share work with their teachers. Developed with educators and community members, the app ensures students can seamlessly continue their education while travelling or transitioning between schools.
Watch our short intro video to see the app in action
Special features
Simple, visual and accessible
The app has a simple and visual design enabling learners to access their work easily, message their teacher and find links in one place. Each learner has their own profile and desktop area which can be personalised using their own photographs and background colours – this is particularly useful where there are several learners in one family are sharing a device.
Sharing tasks
The app offers a unique approach to planning learning. Teachers and pupils can plan together over the phone or video and record agreed tasks on coloured post-it notes. Pupils can select a task each day and tick off when completed. Tasks can be colour-coded to subject areas. All tasks can then be done from within the app using the ‘create a document’ feature.
Documenting achievement
The learner profile allows teachers and pupils to document progress in each curricular subjects as well as record wider achievements. This feature allows the addition of any subject and any type of achievement. Learners may choose to add sports or activities that are culturally relevant that lie outwith the school curriculum. Progress records can be maintained while the children and young people are travelling.