The pilot project was initiated in February this same year when a group of five representatives from the Yamba Abaana USA visited the school. Four E-Kindles were donated by some of the members of the team to start the pilot projects. The results have been incredibly amazing which have attracted more E-Kindle donations. Few months down the road, another generous couple donated more seven kindles which have been immediately loaded with 100 books each and shiped to the school. Few weeks later, the E-Kindles arrived at the school and were received with unbelievable joy and excitement by every one at the school. In the photos below you will be able to share that excitement when Brother Kitone is delivering the E-Kindles from Kampala to the head students. As if this is not exciting enough for Rubanda Solidarity School students and staff, another donation of fifty new more E-Kindles is on progress. We will keep you posted.
It must be noted that after few months using the first bitch of the four E-Kindles an evaluation was conducted by the responsible teachers of the project and Diana gave its summary that prompted more donations. Please find the summary of their report here below these photos.
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| 7 E-Kindles of Second Phase delivered at the school |
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| Groups set up to maximize the use of limited E-Kindles |
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| Teacher Immaculate & Bonaventure instruct the kids on E-Kindle tech. |
REPORT OF E-KINDLE PILOT PROJECT @ RUBANDA SOLIDARITY SCHOOL 2014.
Below is the enrollment of pupils studying E-Kindles.
Gr.3 39
Gr.4 47
Gr.5 36
Total 122.
Impact of the project to the School and the community.
On the side of learners, they have been helped to know how to
operate the kindles. They know and assist students putting them on and off and searching for the content.
They have known how to use kindles by searching for titles
and selecting books of their choice to read.
Learners have improved on fluency because they learn the
meaning of new wards under the guidance of the teacher.
They have improved a skill of sharing among themselves
because they read in groups hence discussing about new ideas.
They have developed a value of articulation of wards through
considering or using the dictionary which is in the kindle.
Learners have liked schooling because they do not want to
miss classes in order not to miss kindle lessons.
On the side of
teachers, they have been helped to know how to handle learners using English
because learners do understand English.
Kindles have helped to promote learner- teacher good
relationship because learners are free to ask teachers questions concerning
kindles.
Kindles have promoted learner- centered during teaching and
learning process among the learners.
Challenges being faced by the learners and teachers.
1. The number
of Kindles is very small compared to the number of pupils we have. Learners
wish to use the kindles but they are not enough and some end up not getting a
chance to touch on them.
2. Due to the
inadequacy of kindles, teachers take a lot of time trying to explain to pupils.
Lastly, we continue to thank the members of
Yamba Abaana US who have initiated the kindle project which has promoted good
things to our learners and teachers as well. We pray that God may continue to guide us all to be able to cooperate together to for the benefits of our children to reach their
goals.
May God bless you all.
Diana Orishaba
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