Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is The Strange World of Pit Gragen?

It is an interactive, chat-based reading experience created on the EBCHATS platform, designed to help students develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset through Artificial Intelligence–based storytelling.

2. Who produces and delivers this experience?

The experience is produced by Mezel Studios (Canada) and distributed by Mezel Education, an organization focused on educational innovation and future-ready learning models for schools.

3. What makes EBCHATS different from traditional reading?

EBCHATS transforms reading into an interactive, digital-first experience. Students progress by tapping the screen, following a story presented in a chat-style format that mirrors how young people naturally consume content today.

4. What do students learn from this experience?

Students learn:

How Artificial Intelligence is shaping real-world opportunities
How to think entrepreneurially and creatively
How to understand business concepts through storytelling
All without exams or additional academic workload.

5. Is this a class or a curriculum replacement?

No. This is not a traditional class and does not replace any curriculum. It is an educational enrichment experience that complements existing programs and supports innovation goals.

6. What age group is this designed for?

The experience is designed for students ages 10 and up, including upper elementary, middle school, and high school.

7. How do students access the reading experience?

Students access the experience digitally through the EBCHATS platform, using a secure access method provided by Mezel Education. They can read from any computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

8. How is access provided to students?

Access is provided through an institutional license tailored to each school’s needs.
Schools receive a secure, managed access system that allows students to participate across approved devices, without individual transactions or administrative burden.

9. How long is the reading experience?

The interactive reading experience is designed to take approximately 25–30 minutes, with flexibility for students to progress at their own pace.

10. Why do schools choose Mezel Education and EBCHATS?

Schools choose Mezel Education because:

We specialize in educational innovation
We design experiences aligned with how students learn today
We connect reading, technology, and future skills
We help schools position themselves as forward-thinking institutions

12. Is the content safe and school-appropriate?

Yes. All content is 100% original, produced by Mezel Studios, ad-free, with no uncontrolled external links, and designed specifically for educational use. No personal student data is collected.

13. Does the school maintain control over the experience?

Yes. Schools decide when, how, and with which student groups the experience is implemented during the license period, maintaining full institutional control.

14. Does this replace any subject or require curriculum changes?

No. This is a complementary educational experience, designed to strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset, without altering existing curricula.

15. What outcomes do parents typically notice?

Parents often notice increased motivation for reading, greater interest in technology, and more meaningful conversations about ideas, projects, and real-world opportunities.

16. Can this be implemented in large schools or district networks?

Yes. The experience is designed to scale efficiently, from a single school to multi-campus schools or district-wide implementations.

17. Will there be additional content in the future?

Yes. The Strange World of Pit Gragen is the first release in a series of original interactive reading experiences.
Participating schools receive priority access to future launches.