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English through and for ICT:

Using technology to improve English proficiency in rural Bangladesh

Bangladesh Context : ICT in Education

In the context of growing demand of ICTs in everyday life, Bangladesh Government is focusing on the DIGITAL AGENDA. UNESCO has been providing support to Government of Bangladesh and NGOs to adopt ICTs as innovative approach to education.

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http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/FIELD/Dhaka/pdf/Publications/UNESCO_Country_Programming_Document_For_Bangladesh.pdf

Government plan : At a glance

• Primary school : By 2016 all Primary schools will have multimedia classroom

• Secondary schools :15,000 multimedia classroom setup is on process

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A Typical Classroom in Bangladesh

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British Council and D.Net After School Club

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ICT in Education : British Council Contribution

• After Schools Club – D.Net

• ADP Clubs - BRAC

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After Schools Club – D.Net

• Project Inception Date: 18th September, 2012

• Project Closing Date: 31st June, 2013

• Total Budget: GBP: 40,112

• Project Objectives:

To improve the confidence level of students in English skills.

To improve the confidence level of students in ICT skills.

To improve the ICT literacy of the students.

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Geographical Coverage

Bagerhat,

Chandpur,

Chittagong,

Gaibandha,

Jhenaidah,

Kushtia,

Narshingdi,

Netrokona

Noakhali.

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Project Activities:

• Center & Trainers Selection

• Training

• Pre-test & Post Test Conduction

• Club Activities

• Refreshment Training

• Mentoring & Monitoring

• Report Preparation

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Project Outcome:

• More than 500 secondary level students English language & ICT skills were improved.

• More than 500 secondary level students will improve their confidence in using English & ICT.

• 20 facilitators will be trained and they can facilitate after school clubs successfully.

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Thank you

mostofa.mohiuddin@yahoo.com

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