Torus app is under development for its second iteration
The Torus application serves as a comprehensive platform, harmoniously integrating the three pivotal elements of our operations: learners, volunteers, and the dynamic interaction amongst them and our staff. This multifaceted tool is designed to foster a seamless and efficient workflow, enhancing our collective productivity and engagement. Among many features, it will have culturally and linguistically responsive teaching tools. For example, quizzes, translation feature for 6 most common languages spoken in Oregon (Dari, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese), grammar correction feature, AI integration, and a messaging feature designed to help learners seamlessly communicate with their teachers and Torus staff. Our app will help our immigrants and refugees who are learning English by giving them more practice in English skills (both grammar and conversational) through relevant real-world modules. We are proposing modules that will be targeted to studying and practicing for citizenship and driving tests addressing immediate needs and long-term goals, both of which open new doors for opportunities to immigrant and refugee communities.
