BFL introduces electronic tablets & tech. training to rural classes. It enhances traditional learning methods, addressing learning disparity between rural & urban communities, exacerbated by Covid. Traditional teaching methodology is augmented by online work; project participants develop English skills faster & simultaneously develop the crucial technological skills lacking in rural education.
BFL enabled students to study online during lockdowns. Students with poor signals/access studied together in hub villages with mini routers. Online attendance increased 15% once tablets were introduced. Teachers were able to proceed with English courses. Teachers benefitted from new learning systems, which they have shared in state schools.
Students are competent with new technology. Online tasks now compliment traditional in person lessons. Online English, project research and presentations are integrated in curriculums, creating an enhanced learning experience – superior to many city schools. The impact of lockdowns on the English curriculum was greatly reduced and students have been able to complete courses.
Students have become competent with new technology. Follow up Advanced Technology workshops have been popular as students have a desire to continue developing their technological skills sets. This will be extremely useful if they apply for universities/ scholarships.
Students benefitted from functional online learning experiences during lockdowns. Teachers introduced effective leaning platforms; students completed their courses.
Students develop skills to use technology in class and remotely complete a parallel online English course reinforcing physical lessons, complete research tasks/prepare presentations.
Brainstorming workshops upskilled teachers, who use their new skill sets in in government school/ teacher training college. We will introduce BFL technology to all students, so the technology, training & new learning systems become part of our learning culture. We will share our new learning systems with the wider teaching community. Students will receive updated technology training and use their tablets in our other development programs.
Procure electronic tablets/seek funding support. Purchase mini routers to create ‘village hubs’ to facilitate remote learning. Source course books with parallel online content. Research professional development programmes (webinar/MOOC) enabling project teachers to optimize the effectiveness of the new tools in the classrooms. Facilitate workshops for teachers & students. Contact lone buffalo.
