Tablets for tribal children for independent learning in Chhattisgarh – The New Indian Express | Tech Reddy

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RAIPUR: In the remote town of Sarguja in north Chhattisgarh, children of the tribal community are usually taught the ways of life from childhood, but they often lack the quality of education. As school education goes digital, the tribe’s students should not be left out of the modern learning spectrum, as 410 students from grades 4 to 10 have been provided with tablets adapted to access independent learning. their study hours.

An initiative taken up by the Adani Foundation in Sarguja, academics in the region hoped the move would be a major step in providing tribal students with a modern learning experience with tablets as per their classrooms. A customized tablet can work even without an Internet connection.

“In remote locations, our children are deprived of resources such as coaching, tuition, online classes or expert guidance. Therefore, such tablets will be useful for students,” says Brijlal Das, whose son is studying in class 11. Tablets are supported by an e-learning platform in developing and achieving higher aspirations and career paths.

Being one of the oldest districts of Chhattisgarh, Sarguja faces challenges such as topography with a predominantly tribal population, poor infrastructure, underdevelopment and poverty. “Most of the children who go to school are from poor families. With digital tools, students are now equipped with an enhanced educational experience and ease of learning,” said Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation.

“With this tablet, we can better understand our curriculum. Often, when studying at home, some questions remain unanswered and have to wait until the next day at school. Now we will not face such a problem,” says 10th grader Anishma Porte.

“The digital learning tool (tablet) was a surprise, many of us saw it for the first time. What could be better than this as a good intention on Children’s Day”, said the students who received the tablet. Students of Adani Vidya Mandir, a CBSE-affiliated co-educational school in the tribal pocket of the district, the first-generation students were excited to learn through the digital mode.

</p> <p>RAIPUR: In the remote town of Sarguja in north Chhattisgarh, children of the tribal community are usually taught the ways of life from childhood, but they often lack the quality of education. As school education goes digital, the tribe’s students should not be left out of the modern learning spectrum, as 410 students from grades 4 to 10 have been provided with tablets adapted to access independent learning. their study hours. An initiative taken up by the Adani Foundation in Sarguja, academics in the region hoped the move would be a major step in providing tribal students with a modern learning experience with tablets as per their classrooms. A customized tablet can work even without an Internet connection. “In remote locations, our children are deprived of resources such as coaching, tuition, online classes or expert guidance. Therefore, such tablets will be useful for students,” says Brijlal Das, whose son is studying in class 11. Tablets are supported by an e-learning platform in developing and achieving higher aspirations and career paths. Being one of the oldest districts of Chhattisgarh, Sarguja faces challenges such as topography with a predominantly tribal population, poor infrastructure, underdevelopment and poverty. “Most of the children who go to school are from poor families. With digital tools, students are now equipped with an enhanced educational experience and ease of learning,” said Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation. “With this tablet, we can better understand our curriculum. Often, when studying at home, some questions remain unanswered and have to wait until the next day at school. Now we will not face such a problem,” says 10th grader Anishma Porte. “The digital learning tool (tablet) was a surprise, many of us saw it for the first time. What could be better than this as a good intention on Children’s Day”, said the students who received the tablet. Students of Adani Vidya Mandir, a CBSE-affiliated co-educational school in the tribal pocket of the district, the first-generation students were excited to learn through the digital mode. </p> <p>