At Schoolscape, we value innovation in schools. Purple Mash offers an interactive learning platform that combines digital teaching resources with creativity and innovation that works.
Redwood College La Lucia have been using Purple Mash for their Grade R to Grade 7 learners as a teaching enhancement for over four years now. To find out more about the impact of digital resources from real classroom experience, we spoke to Marlini Pillay, Head of Department of the Foundation and Intermediate phase at Redwood College La Lucia.
Why Redwood College Chose Purple Mash
“We were looking for a computer literacy program that was current and relevant to this generation of learners,” Marlini explains. “Many programs quickly become outdated, but with the 2Simple team consistently updating Purple Mash’s content and tools, we know it stays fresh, engaging, and aligned with modern education.”
After comparing different options, Redwood College found Purple Mash to be the most relevant, updated, and sustainable interactive learning platform.
Who Uses Purple Mash at Redwood College
The platform is used across Grade R to 7, Marlini emphasised Purple Mash as a valuable educational tool for primary school learners because it is designed for their needs.
“The interactive learning platform is very user-friendly and is designed to appeal to learners. It has the look and feel of a game, which keeps learners engaged and excited. There is even a mini Mash for pre-primary learners.”
Learners’ Favourite Purple Mash Activities
Marlini shares that the learners enjoy the interactive features – specifically the educational games and the Meshcam app, where learners can take a photo of themselves as a character or against a virtual background.
“They have loads of fun! The games allow learners to compete virtually, and during lockdown apps like 2email and 2blog helped classmates to stay in contact and connect.”
How This Interactive Learning Platform Enhance Teaching
According to Marlini, before Purple Mash, teachers would have needed multiple apps and platforms to achieve the same results. Each of these applications would have their own logins and learner management system.
“Purple Mash combines everything into one ad-free, safe website,” Marlini says. “It covers English, Maths, Life Skills, Social Studies, Science, Computer Literacy, Coding, and more – and provides tools to customize lessons and track learner progress.”
Stand-out features include:
- A built-in learner management system to manage learners, staff, and parents.
- A parent portal for parents to monitor and manage their child’s tasks and performance.
- Collaborative tools such as 2email and 2blog for group discussions and communication.
- Performance report and data dashboard to monitor learner progress.
- Interactive learning platform with customizable quizzes, activities and even games for learners.
Favourite Feature: 2Do
When asked to name her favourite tool, Marlini didn’t hesitate say 2Dos:
“I love how it allows the teacher to set lessons, assign due dates, mark work, and give feedback. The ability to motivate students by giving them a reward using emojis and voice notes which is really valuable for young learners that can’t read. All completed and marked work can then be stored in the learners profile to show their learning journey.”
What Sets Purple Mash Apart?
“Purple mash stands out as an interactive learning platform that contains valuable tools across multiple learning areas – all on one platform! It’s both a Content Management system and a Learner Management system, which can be accessed from any device.”
The flexibility and multi-purpose features of Purple Mash allows learners to work from anywhere, while also ensuring that teachers are able to set up creative and engaging lessons.
Furthermore, Marlini highlights the support features:
- Teacher training – online webinars, teacher blogs and YouTube channel.
- 2Simple provides personalized support by listening and engaging to find solutions.
- Openness to new ideas and suggestions to seek for ways to make teaching and learning more enjoyable.
Redwood College Recommend Purple Mash
We asked Marlini if she would recommend Purple Mash to other schools, and she very quickly answered yes!
The key reasons Redwood College recommends this interactive learning platform:
- Its user-friendly – for both teachers and learners.
- Regular updated content which relieves the pressure on the school to create their own.
- The software allows teacher creativity, while remaining engaging, informative, and interactive for learners.
- Affordability – the app offers value for money for schools.
Last Thoughts
If you would like to get into contact with 2Simple and learn more about Purple Mash and how an interactive learning platform can benefit your school, here is their contact information:
Website: Visit them here
Email: Tim Holliday
Or call Tim : +27(0) 84 502 4777
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