Nonprofit Brings Thousands of Books To Children in Ghana.
Every so often an organization comes around that tells their story and it absolutely moves me. Worldreader is an organization that cares about educating students in the developing world. Their mission is to make digital books available to all in the developing world, enabling millions of people to improve their lives. They launched their first trial in Barcelona, Spain in 2010 and their Second in Ghana Africa. This trial is measuring the effects of e-readers in three different grade levels at six schools in Ghana, and affects over 500 children.
Textbooks have been incredibly difficult to get to these places. Teachers are often times left to “wing it” because adequate teaching materials are not available. With the use of technology (e-readers) students are able to have access to a vast library of literature without the delivery hassles. New literature will be downloaded not shipped. The trials in Ghana have rejuvenated the instructors equipping them to help educate children in these developing countries.
Teachers in Ghana reaction to e-readers
Teacher talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead:
There is more info at Worldreader and or visit there blog.
