LEARN - EARN - GAME
WE unlock the hidden intelligence and advance the academic progress of adolescent students in the gaming community via engaging and effective learning experiences curated by charismatic educators.
earn prizes and get free help with your homework
if you're a student, skip the adult talk and get straight into the action
NOW THAT WE HAVE THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM
HERE'S THE TRUTH
EDUCATION HAS MASSIVE PROBLEMS
the COVID-19 pandemic has created..
significant learning losses (1)
substantial increases in educational inequality (2)
and a severe decline in student physical & mental health (3)
actual education has unique solutions
we Leverage popular tech platforms to educate at-risk youth by reaching them where they’re active the most
BUT WAIT? HOW DOES IT WORK?
WE GAMIFY THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
STUDENTS CAN "LEVEL UP" IN OUR COMMUNITY BY COMPLETING CHALLENGES THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC excellence AND PHYSICAL wellness
examples of challenges
asking for help with homework
walking 28k steps in a week
getting good grades in school
practicing a musical instrument
real rewards keep students motivated
students earn virtual currency that they can spend on prizes that enhance their gaming experience
examples of prizes previously given
gaming cash (fortnite v-bucks/roblox robux)
gaming accessories (controllers/headphones)
Consoles (ps5/xbox)/Laptops/vr headsets
free education that is engaging and fun
DAILY "office hours" livestream provides students with free tutoring and prepares them to succeed in the college environment
WEEKLY tutorials on tiktok explain commonly misunderstood concepts to students in a language they understand
QUARTERLY SPECIAL EVENTS (SUMMER CAMP/talent show/etc) ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION while fostering academic/personal development
HOW CAN I HELP?
WE are a grassroots movement
actual education depends on outside donations to fund innovative solutions for systemic problems in the modern day education system
for individuals
One-time/recurring donations (all contributions to Actual education are tax-deductible)
subscribing to our twitch (free with amazon prime)
volunteer your talents on our platform (educators/editors/etc)
for corporations
One-time/recurring donations (all contributions to Actual education are tax-deductible)
corporate sponsorship with donated prizes (contact us)
WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?
every dollar is focused on efficient growth
our first year goal of $50,000 to support 10,000 students is transparent and methodical
content creation (50%)
producing helpful educational content that supports students in their classes and hiring additional charismatic educators to offer free personalized education during office hours livestreams
marketing (20%)
Expanding the reach of Actual Education through the production of promotional material and running advertising campaigns on self-served ad platforms (i.e. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook)
Prizes & Events (20%)
Purchasing prizes that reward students for their progress and hosting quarterly competitions to increase student retention.
fundraising & Administration (10%)
Evaluating funding needs, seeking out new foundations for funding, writing grant applications, and Ensuring all effort is compliant with current laws and governing policies
DOES THIS ACTUALLY WORK?
ACTUAL EDUCATION MEANS
ACTUAL RESULTS
STARTING IN FEB 2021, WE HAVE ACHIEVED EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH AND HELPED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS with their academic development
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1500+ ACTIVE STUDENTS IN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY
700+ followers on the twitch livestream channel
2,000,000+ combined views on tiktok tutorials
4000+ hours of watch time on office hours livestreams
human PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
OUR TEAM IS VERSATILE & EXPERIENCED
Cognitive Neuroscience, UCLA
Treasurer
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$2MM+ grants awarded for cognitive neuroscience research
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Principal Investigator at IACS
Plasma Physics, UCLA
President
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12+ yrs / 3200+ hrs of private teaching experience in STEM subjects
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Part-time consultant at KUDU
Disruptive Technology & Sustainability, CSULB
Secretary
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Extensive non-profit & startup experience
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Business development and partnerships manager at VinFast