By Murray Allie Conteh | Project Leader
We're excited to share the first wave of device distribution under the Educate 2,500 Less Privileged project. Two partner schools in informal settlements have now received technology to support digital learning for their students and teachers.
1. Kroobay Municipal Primary School: Received 2 Laptops. Use: Teachers are using the laptops to prepare lesson materials, access digital literacy resources, and introduce basic computer skills to upper primary classes. For many students, this is first time using a computer.
2. Nur Elementary School received 1 Laptop and 1 ipad. Use: The devices are being used for interactive lessons, educational apps, and teacher training. The ipad has been especially valuable for younger learners through visual and hands - on learning activities.
How Donor Funds Were Used: Thanks to the $36 raised by our donors on the GlobalGiving platform. We were able to purchase 4 Electrical Extensions units at $30 total - 2 for each school. These extentions are essential for safety powering the devices in classrooms with limited power outlets, ensuring students and teachers can use the equipment consistently.
What Changing on the Ground: Teacher capacity: 8 teachers across both schools have completed introductory training on basic computer use and digital lesson planning
Student Engagement: Over 120 students have had hands - on access to the devices in the first 3 weeks. Teachers report higher attendance and participation during ICT Sessions.
Infrastructure Ready: With the new extensions installed, both schools now have the basic setup needed for safe reliable device use.
Foundation for scale: These distribution serve as pilot sites. Lessons learned here are shaping our rollout plan for the next 10 schools on the waiting list.
Next Steps: Monitor device usage and maintenance with school focal points to ensure sustainability.
Provide followup training on digital content creation and classroom and integration.
Expand distribution as more Labdoo devices and support become available through donor funding.
Why This Matters: In Sierra Leone, less than 20% of public primary schools have any access to computers. Through Labdoo devices donations and your support on GlobalGiving, Children in Kroobay Municipal Primary School Nur Elementary these devices and the supporting infrastructure open doors to skills, knowledge, and confidence they previously couldn't access. This is the first step towards our goal of reaching 2,500 less privileged learners with dignity educational tools.
Thank you for making this possible. Every dollar is turning classroom into places of discovery.
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By Murray Allie Conteh | Project Lead
By Murray Allie Conteh | Project Leader
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