In this episode of "EdTech Gumzo," We discuss leveraging WhatsApp to enhance foundational learning. Joan, from East Africa, shares her experience leading a three-month sprint to create a WhatsApp community for teachers and learners, emphasizing the app's role in supporting literacy and numeracy. Beryl Oyuer, from Nabu.org, explains how Nabu uses WhatsApp to distribute educational resources, and to engage parents and teachers. The episode highlights the transformative potential of Low-tech tools like WhatsApp in education, addressing challenges like data costs and technophobia while promoting collaboration and innovative teaching methods.