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Where we are Where we are heading CLP-USA and Dnet-Bangladesh Teams July 23, 2016

Who we are CLP (Computer Literacy Program Volunteers for Underprivileged) Our Mission Empowering underprivileged youth through computer literacy training and technology-aided education  Active since 2004  We work with Dnet, our Bangladesh partner http://clpweb.org/

CLP Learning Environments Computer Literacy Center Smart Class Room CLC (2004) SCR(2009)  A computer lab with:  1 laptop  4 Computers  1 large LCD monitor  1 printer  Backup solar power  Internet capability  4 trained teachers  Instructional CDs:  Trained teacher with incentive  English, Science, Math &  Structured curriculum Geography  Training (free of charge)  Update Contents  A plaque honoring the sponsor

Our Achiev Our Achievements ements to Dat to Date Associate CLC 97 CLC 259 SCR 157 (Upgraded to CLC)* CLC+SCR teachers trained >100,000+ CLC graduates 1100 170,000+ SCR users *Associate CLCs are centers with their own computers that Dnet helps to set up at cost, and use the CLP curriculum and instructional materials.

Cha Chang nge e in in Edu Educa cation tion La Land ndsc scap ape  Computer education now included in Bangladesh national education curriculum  BD Government has undertaken programs to supply computers and multi-media teaching tool (projector) to schools  Maintenance support yet to be addressed fully  Technology diffusion through mobile, laptop and other devices is taking hold even in rural areas  Internet extremely slow CLP Solution : Resolves above issues and make education easy and enjoyable

New New use use of CLC of CLCs Many CLCs are holding computer classes (per the NCTB courses) in the CLC lab allowing the students receive practical exposure to computers; ~180,000 students were benefitted from the CLC labs in last year

New ew Innova Innovations tions  Connecting- parents-to-school (mobile devices) School Website Parents School Management Module  Education through entertainment (EE)

What is EE Using Smart Class Room in entertaining environment – Use open source content – Structured participatory Watch tch discussion Deliver co-curricular education : – Broaden knowledge base – Environmental consciousness Discu cuss – Social consciousness – Teamwork – Communication skills Present sent Currently being piloted in 5 locations

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