Program Details

The Problem

Even after 70 years of independence, India is facing severe problems with its education system.
The ASER report shows that barely 47% of children in grade 5 could read a grade 2 level text.
A recent report by Digital Empowerment Foundation indicates 90% of the population of India lags on Digital Literacy.

Solution

The Problem

Digital 425 is Youth for Jath’s initiative to enhance teaching and learning in government schools using technology as the prime teaching tool.
The project aims to bring a low-cost, digital learning solution to 425 government schools across Jath region of Maharashtra, reaching over 20,000 children.

Objectives

To enrich the lesson planning and in-class experiences of teachers.
To engage students by making learning fun.
To enhance students' classroom experiences by diversifying learning activities.
To improve student learning outcomes, both subject-specific and in a broader context.

Our Model

Objectives

We collect primary data from the school to understand the as-is. Based on the outcome we suggest the viable solution for the school to make an informed decision.
The program follows the participatory model for the funding.
The teachers and villagers raise 70% of funding.
Youth for Jath support the remaining 30%.
The model helps to establish collective accountability also give teachers and villagers a sense of ownership.

Benefits

Cost Proposition

Increases the confidence
Makes students more expressive – interactive
Motivates students to come back to school everyday
Hands-on experience on computers to students
Support teachers in their function without diluting their importance
Quality contents based on State board school curriculum
Make teachers acquainted with latest technology and computer usage
Reduces dropouts
Reduces absenteeism

Cost Proposition

The cost is for the guidelines purpose. The actual cost may vary.

E-learning software standard 1st to 4th | 1 License | Rs. 7,500
E-learning software standard 5th to 7th | 1 License | Rs. 7,500
E-learning software standard 1st to 7th | 1 License | Rs. 9,750
E-learning software standard 1st to 8th | 1 License | Rs. 10,750
E-learning software standard 1st to 10th | 1 License | Rs. 12,500
32-inch TV + E-learning software | 1 License | Rs. 30,000
40-inch TV + E-learning software | 1 License | Rs. 40,000

Teacher Speaks

Bhaktraj Garje, PPrimary School Teacher, ZP School Kulawadi, Jath

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

"Digital School is the best initiative for rural students. It saves our time as we have to prepare less teaching aids now. Teaching is more effective. Students are now much focused in class room, very eager to learn this way."

ZP School Bagewadi

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

"Due to Digital learning the observation power among students have increased, The comparative thinking is also improved. As a teacher I am getting more time to plan for their other activities."

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Is your school interested?

Teacher Speaks

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

ZP School Bagewadi

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

Bhaktraj Garje, Kulalwadi School

Help Us

Our Digital Schools

1. Kulalwadi Government School

2. Achkanhalli Government School

3. Bagewadi Government School

4. Yelavi Highschool

5. Yelavi Ashram Shala

6. Shri Shri Dnyan Mandir School, Banali

7. Lokhandewasti Government School

8. Garalewadi Government School No 2

9. Garalewadi Government School No 1

10 Babarwasti Government Pri. School

11. Muchandi Government School

12. Bal Vidya Mandir, Jath

13. Jath Pri. School No. 1

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