The days of endless piano lessons and tuition are over. Why not give kids something they can use in an increasingly connected world? Technopreneur John Tan had that in mind when he founded his Saturday Kids coding school in 2012.
When the pandemic made it difficult for schools to focus on anything extra-curricular, Tan turned Doyobi into a platform that uses the metaverse to teach children the "6 Cs of the 21st century": critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, citizenship and confidence. Often, the quests are plagued with crisis after crisis, from earthquakes to cholera outbreaks, prompting one 11-year-old to request an easier time.
Tan understands this concept is a tough sell for parents who still prioritise exam results and better school admissions.