Empowering Students Through Digital Skills

Description

The goal of this project is to strengthen digital learning by improving both student access to technology and teacher ability to use digital tools in the classroom. A central objective is skills transfer: teachers will participate in scheduled training sessions held at least twice per year, along with ongoing support, to strengthen their confidence in integrating technology into daily instruction. Community members and school staff identified the modernization of the existing computer lab as a priority to ensure students gain practical digital skills needed for their education and future opportunities.

To address this need, the project will replace outdated and nonfunctional computers with 13 new devices and install a projector for instructional demonstrations. These resources will allow teachers to guide students through interactive lessons and model the use of digital tools. Regularly scheduled Information and Communication Technology sessions already exist at the school, with each class assigned designated time in the computer lab. The upgraded equipment will allow students to practice skills such as basic computer use, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, internet research, and responsible digital citizenship without overcrowding or equipment sharing.

With improved access and structured hands-on learning, more than 280 students will strengthen foundational digital competencies that support academic success and future employment. At the same time, teacher training will help ensure that technology-based learning continues beyond the grant period. By responding to a community-determined priority and expanding both student and teacher skills, the project supports long-term, sustainable improvements in digital education.