Digital Skills for Disadvantaged Children in China

As the spring semester is coming to a close, we are pleased to report that our Digital Literacy Program has continued to grow in 2024, empowering hundreds of disadvantaged students in China with essential 21st-century skills.

In the first six months of 2024, our Digital Literacy Program reached 962 students across China, and we recruited and trained 107 volunteers to deliver an impressive total of 596 online or offline lessons so far.

Our teaching approach continues to combine project-based learning with engaging group activities, focusing on several digital competencies. While our basic courses are designed to provide all our students with essential skills and concepts of digital literacy (e.g., online searching, Microsoft Office, and coding), advanced and innovative courses, such as 3D printing, AI, C++, and embedded systems design, are now offered to our second and third-year students to enhance their knowledge and learning experience. Through our intervention, we also aim to unleash students’ creativity, foster critical thinking, develop communication skills, and help students look toward their future with excitement.

For the upcoming summer term, we will continue to provide engaging digital literacy lessons to more than 300 under-served students in China.

It goes without saying that none of this would be possible without the efforts and dedication of our volunteers, donors, and other supporters. Thank you all for your support!

Links:

• Read more about our programs on our website