The classroom tablet revolution
In Malawi Myra Anubi looks at how technology is improving children’s education, visiting the world's first 3D printed school and meeting the kids using tablets in the classroom
From Malawi, Myra Anubi takes a look at ways that technology is improving children’s education. Malawi has free primary schools - but almost 90% of 10 year olds are unable to read properly. So the government is distributing tablets to schools up and down the country. They use software that helps kids to learn maths and reading at their own speed and in their own language. Tests have shown that literacy and numeracy are improving and the children come to school more often.
Myra also visits the world’s first 3D printed school. In Malawi there aren't enough school buildings. Is 3D printing the solution to bringing better classrooms to where they are most needed?
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Richard Kenny
Malawi producer: Marie Segula
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Andrew Mills
(Image: Children at Takumana school, Malawi using tablets, Richard Kenny/ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)
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