iread4skills
Intelligent reading improvement system
“Reading is the shortest path to knowledge”. — Aristotle
The project aims to improve the reading skills of the adult population by creating an intelligent system that assesses the complexity of texts and suggests suitable reading materials.
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING WELL
Reading is an essential skill for learning, in training contexts and in working practices, but also for acquiring other skills needed to keep up with developments in today's job market and to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.
People with low levels of literacy are less able to acquire and maintain the transversal and lasting skills needed to keep up in a changing job market and to have a meaningful and fulfilling life.
PARADIGM SHIFT
The development of the iRead4Skills system goes beyond existing studies and tools due to its cooperative nature.
By including reading materials from a wide range of domains, iRead4Skills provides a knowledge base that will help adult learners to become better readers in all domains, brings adult readers closer to literature, culture and general information and contributes to improving communication and educational practices for all.
BRANDING
In addition to the Platform, Mindshaker was also responsible for developing the brand and its visual identity, helping to build a strong, versatile and inspiring brand.