Answer by Voice, Text or Photo
Many learning apps fail at a simple hurdle: input. A seven-year-old who is just learning to write is supposed to type their answer into a small text field. That takes forever, frustrates them, and has nothing to do with the actual task. In the end you type the answer for your child, and independent homework becomes a joint project again.
Gennady solves this with three answer paths your child can freely choose from: speak, type or photograph. However the answer arrives, Gennady checks it and gives child-friendly feedback. A correct answer earns praise and stars. When an answer is wrong, Gennady encourages your child to try again and gives hints first. Gennady shows the correct solution for comparison only on the third try.
Three paths, one check
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Speak
Your child taps the microphone and simply says the answer. Ideal for children who cannot write quickly yet.
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Type
Children who prefer writing type the answer: a number, a word or a full sentence, depending on the task. Gennady detects the task type automatically and expects the matching format.
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Photograph
If your child solved the task on paper, they just photograph the sheet. Gennady reads the handwriting and checks the answer automatically. The familiar pen-and-notebook workflow stays intact.
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Get feedback
Gennady says whether the answer is right. If not, there are hints first; on the third try, Gennady shows your child's answer next to the correct solution for comparison. Answers are checked in 21 languages, for example German, English, Turkish, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gennady understand my child's pronunciation?
Your child simply says the answer and Gennady writes it down. A quiet environment works best. And if something is misheard, your child can simply say the answer again or type it.
Can Gennady read scrawly kids' handwriting?
In most cases, yes. The handwriting recognition is tuned for children's writing. For very illegible parts, ask yourself: could a human decipher this? If not, a new photo or rewriting the answer more neatly helps. That is a useful exercise in itself.
What happens when an answer is wrong?
Gennady encourages your child to try again and gives hints first. On the third try, Gennady shows their answer next to the correct solution for comparison.
Are the voice recordings stored?
Whether and how long voice recordings are stored, and which service providers receive them for speech recognition, is set out in our privacy policy.
Gennady shows no ads. What happens to voice recordings and photos is set out in the privacy policy. More on our page Safety at Gennady.
Is homework often a power struggle at your house? Our guide has strategies that take the pressure off: Homework in Elementary School: A Guide for Parents.
Answer the way that suits your child
Speak, type or photograph: Gennady checks and encourages. Get it on the App Store.
