A Clue to Solving the "Shortage of Educational Materials" in Developing Countries: Donating "MIRAI TOUCH" Electronic Blackboards to Two Elementary Schools in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Satsuki Co., Ltd. donated MIRAI TOUCH electronic blackboards to two elementary schools in the Marshall Islands via JICA to help overcome chronic shortages of educational materials.
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Satsuki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President: Yojiro Sobue; hereinafter referred to as the Company) donated electronic blackboards 'MIRAI TOUCH' to two elementary schools in the Republic of the Marshall Islands through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).
Background of the Donation
The Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located halfway between Hawaii and Australia. While it is blessed with natural beauty so stunning it is called the 'Pearl Necklace of the Pacific,' the educational environment suffers from a chronic shortage of supplies such as teaching materials and equipment due to its geographical location as an island nation and its economic situation. Improving the teaching skills of local educators is also a significant challenge.
JICA conducts a volunteer program aiming to promote the economic and social development of developing countries and mutual understanding among different cultures, dispatching individuals with a strong desire to 'use their skills, knowledge, and experience for the people of developing countries.'
This time, upon receiving a request from Ms. Kato and Ms. Miyazaki, active teachers dispatched as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to the Marshall Islands, where JICA provides educational support, we donated one unit each to Rairok Rainbow Elementary School and Laura Elementary School.
Republic of the Marshall Islands: Background and Effects of Introduction
▼Background of Introduction
To resolve the shortage of educational equipment and improve the quality of learning.
The educational environment in the Marshall Islands faced an overwhelming shortage of equipment like textbooks and experimental tools, making it difficult to conduct unified classes. Teachers spent enormous amounts of time preparing lessons and writing on the board, while students' learning became primarily passive, simply 'copying what was on the board.' Creating innovative and engaging classes to attract children's interest within limited resources was a major challenge.
▼Effects After Introduction
'Document cameras' and 'video teaching materials' changed the way classes are conducted.
By utilizing the built-in 'document camera with 3x optical zoom,' the few available textbooks could be projected onto a large screen. This drastically reduced the time teachers spent writing on the board and eliminated the children's 'waiting time,' dramatically improving the density and quality of the classes.
Furthermore, science classes, which had been abandoned due to a lack of experimental tools, can now be comprehensively covered by using video teaching materials such as YouTube. The power of ICT is bridging the gap in the educational environment and realizing high-quality learning.
Background of the Donation
The Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located halfway between Hawaii and Australia. While it is blessed with natural beauty so stunning it is called the 'Pearl Necklace of the Pacific,' the educational environment suffers from a chronic shortage of supplies such as teaching materials and equipment due to its geographical location as an island nation and its economic situation. Improving the teaching skills of local educators is also a significant challenge.
JICA conducts a volunteer program aiming to promote the economic and social development of developing countries and mutual understanding among different cultures, dispatching individuals with a strong desire to 'use their skills, knowledge, and experience for the people of developing countries.'
This time, upon receiving a request from Ms. Kato and Ms. Miyazaki, active teachers dispatched as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to the Marshall Islands, where JICA provides educational support, we donated one unit each to Rairok Rainbow Elementary School and Laura Elementary School.
Republic of the Marshall Islands: Background and Effects of Introduction
▼Background of Introduction
To resolve the shortage of educational equipment and improve the quality of learning.
The educational environment in the Marshall Islands faced an overwhelming shortage of equipment like textbooks and experimental tools, making it difficult to conduct unified classes. Teachers spent enormous amounts of time preparing lessons and writing on the board, while students' learning became primarily passive, simply 'copying what was on the board.' Creating innovative and engaging classes to attract children's interest within limited resources was a major challenge.
▼Effects After Introduction
'Document cameras' and 'video teaching materials' changed the way classes are conducted.
By utilizing the built-in 'document camera with 3x optical zoom,' the few available textbooks could be projected onto a large screen. This drastically reduced the time teachers spent writing on the board and eliminated the children's 'waiting time,' dramatically improving the density and quality of the classes.
Furthermore, science classes, which had been abandoned due to a lack of experimental tools, can now be comprehensively covered by using video teaching materials such as YouTube. The power of ICT is bridging the gap in the educational environment and realizing high-quality learning.