What we do
Establishing interactive digital classrooms to support the transition from quantitative to qualitative education in two schools across two remote districts of Bhutan.
Countries
Fields of intervention
- Opening date: January 2022
- Closing date: December 2022
WHERE
Ura District, Sumthrang village
CONTEXT
The project's primary goal is to establish digital classrooms in two schools in order to improve the quality of education in rural Bhutan through the introduction of digital technology. The main activities include the logistical and operational coordination of the project, the procurement and distribution of interactive whiteboards to the schools, the development of a software platform for classroom management, and the training of teachers and administrative staff in the use of both the management software and the interactive whiteboards.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the project, digital literacy and access to online educational programmes will have increased by 50% in the target districts.
ACTIVITIES
The project provides for the supply of 18 interactive multimedia whiteboards and the development of a digital platform to support teaching and classroom management in the participating schools. Training activities are also planned for 71 teachers, enabling them to effectively use both the interactive whiteboards and the digital platform in the delivery of lessons and school activities.
RESULTS
Through the project, 1,167 students will have access to 18 multimedia classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, enhancing the learning experience and making lessons more engaging. The 71 teachers will be equipped to use the digital platform for teaching and classroom management, gaining solid competencies in the use of innovative technological tools.
BENEFICIARIES
Direct: 1,167 students (570 male and 595 female) + 14 students with disabilities (14 male and 10 female) + 71 teachers (49 male and 22 female) + 53 school staff members (29 male and 24 female)
Indirect: 10,615 people (5,246 male and 5,369 female)
PARTNERS
Druk Nyo Foundation