Update (November 27, 2015)

The construction for the cyber classroom is underway. The foundation has already been laid out and the classroom is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.

 

Update (June 29, 2015)

IEEE-EPICS has approved a third proposal for $3000 funding to expand the Digital Literacy Project. With this funding, we will build a permanent cyber classroom to house the computers and host the computer classes for the students of Paushi. The funding will also be used to buy other supplies, such as a projector and projection screen, in order to further enhance the learning experience of the students. 

Update (January 11th, 2015)

We recently got communication from Paushi village that the teachers conducted an exam to evaluate the computer skills of the students attending the classes. These exams took place in late December.

Paushi Update

Update (December 7th, 2014)

During the second week of November, Kolkata teacher Mr. Amit Pal and local IEEE volunteers visited Paushi to check on the status of the computer and the classes. He saw that new desks have been set up, and approximately 80 students are coming to weekly computer classes, in two batches. In addition, some paper and ink have been replaced for the printer.

Update (March 23rd, 2014)

Mr. Amit Paul and Mr. Dutta used the second batch of funding from IEEE-EPICS to purchase a new computer for the Paushi Library. They recently traveled to Paushi to set up the second computer, and to check in with the status of the classes.

Update (January 5th, 2014)

Mr. Amit Paul, our local teacher from Kolkata visited Paushi yesterday, and gave us an update on the Digital Literacy Project. He replaced the ink cartridge in the printer, and fixed some loose connections with the computer. After attending some of the computer classes, Mr. Paul spoke with the teachers in Paushi, and suggested that a blackboard and benches be added to the library for the lessons. Mr. Paul reported that they are discussing how to efficiently plan the schedules for future computer classes.