By Janet CHAPMAN | Project Leader
Even with improved internet connections data is still a challenge so we have been collaborating with many groups in Tanzania and beyond to collate suitable free educational content that can be used offline via raspberry pi devices or shared via SD cards and flash drives.
In September we hosted a webinar with over 50 participants and speakers from Pixl International, Affordable Computers and Technology Tanzania, Africa Child Projects and Learning Equality, in which we shared good practice and agreed on ways to collaborate going forwards.
Everyone agreed that access to educational content has huge impact, particularly in schools where resources like books are scarce, and connectivity allows cooperation between schools where they can learn from each other, as well as attend events to widen horizons.
As Hollo, a young mother from Tumaini Open School said
"The use of computers is the solution, it has overcome the shortage of books in our mini-library.
As a young mother it has given me a second chance, it has increased my confidence to do well in my exams and achieve my dream of becoming a lawyer."
If you would like to know more please see the recording here. and get in touch if you have any suggestions for free offline content or have any questions.
Thank you again for your generosity in supporting this project.
Janet
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