Digital Skills Training Program
An initiative to support the learning of digital skills of students in Kachin State at the Atutu Learning Center.
The Challenge
High-school students in Myanmar need access to digital resources and high-quality formal teaching because government restrictions on in-person teaching seriously threaten their chances of passing the university entrance exam. With only 18% passing in previous years, this year it may be even lower given present circumstances.
Our Proposal
By creating remote learning environments and setting up computer labs so that the girls can access teaching materials remotely, we’re developing a comprehensive solution to enable our students to continue to self-study and receive formal teaching while reducing reliance on in-person teaching and abiding by social distancing rules.
Your investment will support…
20 - 30 Computers
The computer lab will equip the students with the necessary digital skills to access the internet and its digital resources to further their education and support their lifelong ambitions.
Teacher Stipend
The stipend will support a local teacher in Kachin to help run the lab and deliver the bespoke digital curriculum.
Our Goal
We are setting up a Digital Skills Training Program with 20-30 computers alongside a stipend for a local computer teacher in Kachin to help run the lab. The projected cost of running this initiative is presented in two parts.
The initial startup cost is projected to be approximately K22,845,000 ($16,922.22), covering the cost of entry level computers for the Digital Skills Training Program as well as the low-cost personal computers for deployment.
The ongoing cost of keeping the center running and supporting students is projected to be approximately K4,140,000 ($3,066.67) per year.
For more details, you can see our full proposal below.
📰 Latest Update
Our team at the Atutu Learning Center in Kachin has already started a small pilot project to test out the success of the program. We have started providing computer training to a group of six students using three laptops. Building on the interest of the program from the pilot, we aim to make these lessons accessible to 30+ students.
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About the Project
Atutu
Atutu is an nonprofit with projects spanning Myanmar, India and Mexico. We are activists, storytellers, engineers, designers, and social justice advocates passionate about community-driven social change for sustainable local development.
Atutu Learning Center
The Atutu Learning Center is an educational makerspace Kachin that leverages a co-design methodology to promote creativity, support individuals’ personal and professional growth, and serve as a hub for community collaboration.
