A Step towards a New Beginning…… (Device Donation Drive)

As the Covid-19 crisis caused classes to move completely online, our students from marginalized backgrounds were left in the lurch due to lack of devices and Internet access. The digital poverty created a barrier in learning. Without having access to any device or with the availability of only one device in a family of 2-3 siblings, many students were unable to connect with virtual learning, assignments and other essential resources to stay on track with their education.

After several meetings and discussions, the class teachers and management identified those students who, if provided with a device, can continue with the virtual classes and join their classmates. To ensure that no student is left behind, a Device Donation Drive(DDD) was initiated in which teachers volunteered to donate device to help those students who are in need during these unprecedented times. Three teachers  donated the smart phones. After some basic formalities, an undertaking was signed by the parents and the device was provided to them. Parents were highly appreciative of this noble initiative.

As we know that digital exclusion can further entrench the existing learning gap between the disadvantaged and benefitted group so to bring every child at par with his/her peers, we are still continuing with the campaign and identifying the needy students.