As part of its three-year “Learning Enhancement and Accessibility Project” (LEAP), NagaEd introduced 5G connectivity in Kiphire’s last-mile villages on the India-Myanmar border, conducted teacher training and set up digital classrooms in all participating schools.
A press release by NagaEd stated that the three-year (2023-2026) LEAP project funded by the NITI Aayog and Kiphire district administration was implemented to address significant educational challenges in Kiphire.
NagaEd informed that its team carried out a six-day implementation trip on May 6-11, wherein the team focused on equipping teachers and students with tools to harness the potential of this new connectivity.
The visit started with intensive teacher training sessions, where teachers from local schools were “upskilled” at utilising digital tools and content aligned with the state curriculum. These sessions were complemented by installing 5G routers in each school, ensuring every classroom could access NagaEd’s high-quality, interactive online courseware, informed NagaEd.
NagaEd said interactive student workshops were conducted for science and mathematics subjects, where students engaged with digital resources that enhanced their learning experience and broadened their academic horizons.
Lauding the initiative, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO-Civil) Kiphire, T Sulanthung Khenchung, said the district administration through NagaEd platform aims to bridge critical gaps in students’ understanding, particularly in districts like Kiphire, where teacher shortages persist as a significant challenge.
“We anticipate tangible improvements in student performance and educational access through these efforts. This visit is a small step but a giant leap to ensure quality education in the district,” said Khenchung. NagaEd claimed that teachers from participating schools commended the team’s “groundbreaking initiative”.