Help Children Access Hands -On Science Education

The iMobile program addresses the lack of science and computer labs and focus on integrated learning through a science-digital linked curriculum. The program is intended for Class 7 students from 12-15 targeted government schools. At the end of one academic year, it is expected that majority of learners will improve literacy levels in several domains – science, digital, language and numeracy. Through its inclusive, participatory model, the program will also initiate an interest and appreciation for science, making classroom-learning fun.

Reach and benefits of the iMobile Lab

• The iMobile Lab can generate 8,000 exposures* through science sessions and 4,000 digital literacy sessions per year with 12-15 schools impacted by the program.
• Mapping to science curriculum - Agastya has built a large repertoire of hands-on science models. Models will be mapped to school science syllabus and introduced in the classroom. iMobile lab curriculum will combine these hands-on science models, digital literacy sessions, science fairs and teacher participation to make science concepts appealing and engaging for the learner.
• Language neutral – The program will give plenty of opportunities for learners to improve both vernacular and English skills. Language skills will improve as a natural part from the learner needing to communicate (in communication-based assignments) rather than forced as “language-lessons” on the learner.
• Science Fairs by Young Instructors will be opportunities for iMobile Lab beneficiaries to impart their skills to the rest of the school building on their confidence, self-belief and communication.
• Orientation to IT Enabled Science and Community projects - In the last few sessions of the academic year, the program will engage learners to identify opportunities where the technology and science skills they have learnt can be leveraged to improve their everyday life (in-school or out-of school).

Links:

• Agastya International Foundation
• Agastya kuppam campus
• Spirit of Agastya-Abridged Documentary