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La Profe Azul

Profe Azul-AI chatbot aiding teachers with reading and writing methods, enhancing classroom learning

Profe Azul is an AI chatbot designed to support teachers in enhancing early literacy education. Available on WhatsApp, it provides guidance related to IDB's Aprendamos Todos a Leer initiative, including reading and writing methodologies and classroom practices. Profe Azul leverages generative AI to adapt to teachers' needs, optimizing their time and improving early-grade education.

Overview

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Updated May 2025
Web presence

2025

Established

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Countries
Teachers
Target group
Through Profe Azul, we hope to bring remote assistance to every corner of LAC. By providing practical exercises and responsive answers, we aim to empower teachers to improve their teaching methods and enhance early literacy education. This innovation seeks to ensure that all educators, regardless of location, have access to valuable resources and support to help their students succeed

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

Profe Azul was created to reach every corner of the country and support teachers in enhancing early literacy education. Available on WhatsApp, it provides guidance related to the Aprendamos Todos a Leer program, Profe Azul leverages generative AI to adapt to teachers' needs, optimizing their time and improving early-grade education

What does your innovation look like in practice?

In practice, Profe Azul is an AI chatbot on WhatsApp, designed to support teachers in enhancing early literacy education. Teachers can add Profe Azul to their contacts using +57 323 8331111 and start a conversation to receive guidance related to the Aprendamos Todos a Leer program. The chatbot provides answers about reading and writing methodologies, classroom practices, and strategies for improving literacy.

Profe Azul adapts to teachers' needs by offering personalized responses and continuously improving based on user feedback. It helps optimize teachers' time by providing quick and reliable information, allowing them to focus more on their students. The chatbot is available 24/7, ensuring that teachers can access support whenever they need it.

Additionally, Profe Azul encourages teachers to share their experiences and feedback, contributing to the ongoing development and refinement of the chatbot.

How has it been spreading?

Profe Azul has been rapidly gaining traction since its launch. Starting with 1,235 interactions in January (from January 20th), it saw a significant increase to 2,820 interactions in February. The momentum continued with 3,870 interactions in March. As of April 15th, there have been 1,701 interactions, demonstrating consistent growth and widespread adoption among teachers across Colombia.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

To try Profe Azul, follow these steps:

1. Add Profe Azul to your contacts: Save the number +57 323 8331111 in your phone.
2. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
3. Start a conversation: Search for Profe Azul in your contacts and send a message to begin.

You'll receive guidance on reading and writing methodologies, classroom practices, and more. Enjoy exploring

Implementation steps

To try Profe Azul, follow these steps:
1. Add Profe Azul to your contacts: Save the number +57 323 8331111 in your phone.
Open WhatsApp
2. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
Seek Profe Azul the contact information
3. Start a conversation: Search for Profe Azul in your contacts and send a message to begin.

Spread of the innovation

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