The U of C website for Move Improve platform testing is about a project between the University of Calgary, the Public Health Agency of Canada and Savvy Knowledge Corporation that is funded by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) through its Innovative Solutions Canada program.
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), Innovative Solutions Canada Program, leverages research and development (R&D) procurement to provide federal departments & agencies with an opportunity to test late-stage R&D innovations in operational environments. Innovations are solicited through open or thematic Call for Proposals (CFPs), through which innovative Canadian companies can receive a first-reference sale with Canada and valuable feedback on the performance of their technology. Through Innovative Solutions Canada , federal departments can test innovations which have prequalified into the program and are identified as having potential value aligned with the departmental mandate or operational needs.
Savvy Knowledge Corporation was awarded a contract with the Government of Canada through the Innovative Solutions Canada program for testing the Move Improve platform. The project is sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada with key participation from the University to Calgary.
NAME OF INNOVATION (henceforth “the Innovation”): Move Improve Innovative Multimedia Learning Platform
SUPPLIER NAME (henceforth “the Supplier”): Savvy Knowledge Corporation
TESTING DEPARTMENT NAME: Public Health Agency of Canada with key participation from the University to Calgary
DURATION: July 17, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Savvy platform testing is currently taking place with the participation of University of Calgary Faculty, Staff and Students who will be learning how to develop and deliver activities though the platform. This test is focused on developing targeted activities to enhance balance, mobility and skill competency among seniors that enhance their capacity for active and independent living. Specific use cases include:
1. Proper fitting and use of assisted walking devices;
2. Effective approach to activities of daily living;
3. Balance training for older adults;
4. Special skills training; and
5. Injury prevention activities.
Savvy Knowledge Corporation (Savvy) created an innovative, patented, interactive, multimedia learning platform called MOVE Improve.
Multiple research studies show that the platform is highly effective at engaging learners, improving learning and retention, and increasing self-efficacy (confidence in ability to perform a task).
The platform allows for the creation of learning ‘Activities’ that can be used for self-evaluation, peer to peer learning, instructor assessment and collaborative interactions. The platform promotes skill mastery and provides the opportunity to measure competency and mastery of learning. Content Creators build the learning materials (Activities) according to the prescribed format and upload the materials to the database server. These Activities can then be distributed through mobile devices (smart phones and tablets).
Savvy’s configurable Move Improve platform currently works with 11 major languages. MOVE Improve is customizable and can provide detailed data analytics on performance. The downloadable app for iOS and Android devices can also works offline for remote locations—no internet required.
For more information contact:
The Cumming School of Medicine
Faculty of Kinesiology
University of Calgary
E-mail:bettermobilitylab@ucalgary.ca (Subject : MOVE Improve testing)
Or
Larry Katz, PhD
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Savvy Knowledge Corporation
and
Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary
lkatz@savvyknowledge.com