*Grammy nominated beat maker Kevin “Khao” Cates is well known in Hip Hop circles for his revolutionary sounds that have resulted in more than 30 million records sold. Artists like T.I., Jay-Z, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Lil’ Wayne have rhymed over his pulsating melodies. Now, kids are reading to them.
Introducing the KoolAR book, Cates has merged Hip Hop music with fun, animated characters and a technology referred to as Augmented Reality (AR). The book is the latest installment from his innovative school curriculum called KOOLriculum, which is currently being integrated into school systems nationwide and abroad.
The education world has never seen anything like it, and teachers and parents alike are raving about it. Compatible with a smart phone or tablet, characters in the books literally jump off of the pages, creating a visual experience that is highly interactive, but also conducive to accelerated learning.
“The reason this is so innovative is because this technology has never been used before in the form we are using it,” Cates said. “We have combined Hip Hop music and music videos with our characters and the result is something that is fun, but also convenient for parents. It is a money saver because they don’t have to invest in stand-alone products like the leap frog which can get expensive.”
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Making an impact in the lives of the youth has long been a priority for Cates. In 2008, he started his non-profit, Bridge DA Gap, to help urban youth to cope with and overcome various challenges that affect their ability to succeed in school and life. Due to its success, teachers called on him to create something that could assist them in improving test scores.. As a result, he created a full K-12 curriculum called KOOLriculum, which infuses music with science, math, social studies and reading. The results have been impressive, leading to the curriculum being adopted by schools across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. The KoolAR book is the next step in revolutionizing the way young people learn.
“We have received a tremendous response from teachers who have tried it. They are all speechless,” Cates said. “None of them have ever seen anything like this, so they are extremely excited. They all want it.”
With Christmas on the way, the KoolAR book may be something parents want to consider placing under their trees.
To learn more about KoolAR, visit www.koolarbook.com. You can also visit www.koolriculum.com.
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