Bye bye bulky text books!
This was an announcement made by Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL) on April 24, 2017 as he addressed parents, students from schools across the territory and teachers at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School auditorium.
The occasion was the official launch of Learning Hub Online: E-Learning and Test Preparation System, a technology that give students, teachers and others the opportunity to study online for a high school diploma and more.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon Walwyn said his ministry is targeting approximately 780 students, starting September 2017 to have their individual tablets in hand, replacing the physical text books; at least 6 to 7 of them.
“This device,” Hon Walwyn said, raising a tablet in hand, “Many of you may probably be using this device in September (2017). All your text books for grades seven and eight will be on this device and this is what you will be taking to school come September, in grades seven and eight, in all the public schools in the territory,” he added, with the crowd responding with loud rounds of applause.
Slow learners targeted
On the other hand, with the introduction of the Learning Hub, the Minister is confident that learning will be made easier for especially slow learners and others desirous of obtaining a high school diploma. “We aim to provide students with a tool away from the classroom to augment what they are being taught. This will also help to align students’ learning across all schools… as well as provide academic platform for those late achievers.”
The Learning Hub is designed to accommodate some 4100 users daily, including teachers, thanks to the collaboration of Digicel BVI. Official registration starts on May 1, 2017. “We ask parents to partner with us by committing to pay five dollars per month or sixty dollars per year for full use of the system. The ministry will cover the remaining cost per year for any student registered,” Hon Walwyn stated.
Persons using the system will have access to assistance and resources for the core subjects of English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, first at the Primary School level, and others in Financial Services, Tourism, Virgin Islands Studies and Civics.
The platform can generate notes for its users, provide mock examinations, create study guides, handouts and worksheet for specific topics by grades.
For teachers, it gives them a forum to chat live with their students.
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28 Responses to “Bye bye bulky text books!”
WALWYN IS THE MAN FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!
some of those kids will be googling the answers. just saying.
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