Sindh launches digital program to train over
12,500 children
Over 12,500 children are set to acquire
essential literacy and numeracy skills through a digital program designed to
assist underserved primary-level students across the province. Sindh Chief
Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, announced this initiative during his
participation in the Accelerated Digital Learning Program (ADLP), a
collaborative effort between Sindh Education Foundation and Teach The World.
In line with the Sindh government's dedication
to enhancing education standards, Shah emphasized that the foundation is
implementing high-quality, scalable projects to reach a wide spectrum of
students. The digital education project, according to Shah, advances the
mission to eliminate illiteracy by increasing educational accessibility and
refining content delivery through digital, adaptive assessments.
The initial phase of the Accelerated Digital
Learning Program is slated to commence soon, marked by collaboration between
Sindh Education Foundation and Teach The World Foundation (TTWF). TTWF, a
non-profit currently operating three digital programs in 21 centers across
Pakistan, will execute this phase. The Chief Minister outlined that this
project's first steps include the establishment of two MicroSchools, with the
pilot starting in the densely populated region of Razzakabad in Karachi.
In the upcoming year, the plan entails the
completion of 100 MicroSchools along with 25 In-School Digital Classrooms,
followed by a thorough assessment to guide the scaling process. Notably, the
MicroSchool concept optimizes resources by providing two-hour shifts for
students to engage with curriculum-based games on digital devices, fostering
self-paced and gamified learning.
The program, supported by an investment of Rs710
million from the government, aims to deploy Digital MicroSchools and Digital
Classrooms in existing schools, reinforcing the quality of education across
Sindh.
Teach The World Foundation, a leading figure in
digital learning, focuses on bolstering literacy and numeracy in disadvantaged
communities. Its tablet/smartphone-based programs have proven effective in
various settings, garnering recognition from esteemed institutions such as the
World Bank, UNESCO, MIT, Harvard, and more. With the realm of education rapidly
embracing digital technologies, initiatives like these are paving the way for
improved learning outcomes and accountability.
Source: APP
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