https://github.com/alexrogalskiy/zoonk

Zoonk template
https://github.com/alexrogalskiy/zoonk

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Zoonk template

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/alexrogalskiy/zoonk
• Owner: AlexRogalskiy
• License: agpl-3.0
• Created: 2020-12-19T21:03:44.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2022-04-13T09:24:26.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-26T10:13:25.548Z (4 months ago)
• Language: TypeScript
• Size: 807 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 2
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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[![Zoonk](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/zoonk-production.appspot.com/o/core%2Fzoonk_bg.png?alt=media&token=25a6c672-61d0-45cc-abd6-e437eb88475f)](https://zoonk.org)



  
Zoonk 👩‍💻👨‍💻📚 

  Bringing the best learning resources to everyone



## What is Zoonk?

Zoonk is a free, open-source website for sharing learning resources. We want to make easier for everyone to learn something new and understand how to use their knowledge in everyday life.

## Why is it important?

Our **educational system didn't change** much since the Industrial Revolution. We're just memorizing information to pass exams. That's why **[most people](https://www.nais.org/media/MemberDocuments/Research/2017-HSSSE-Final.pdf) find schools boring** and they don't understand how to apply school-based knowledge to everyday life.

We're already seeing the consequences: a **wave of fake news and science deniers** because people aren't interested in learning anymore. In the next decades, we'll face another challenge: most people won't be prepared for the **challenges presented by automation**.

We need to encourage people to acquire **lifelong learning skills** and make it easier for everyone to understand how complex topics (e.g. scientific concepts) are useful in their lives. Our goal is to **bring good learning experiences to the common folk** who wouldn't have an opportunity to get a high-quality education, **preparing them for an ever-changing society**.

In the long-term, **we should make learning as easy and fun as playing a video game** or posting a selfie on social media.

[![Prince Ea school system](http://img.youtube.com/vi/dqTTojTija8/0.jpg)](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqTTojTija8 'Prince Ea school system')

## Our stack

- **Frontend:** [Next.js](http://nextjs.org/), [React](https://reactjs.org/)

- **Backend:** [Firebase](http://firebase.google.com/)

- **Hosting:** [Vercel](https://vercel.com)

- **Search:** [Algolia](https://www.algolia.com)

- **UI:** [Material-UI](https://material-ui.com/)

## Contributing

See our [Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md) to get started.