Technology comes in all shapes and sizes. In the case of the Solar Powered Educational Learning Library (SPELL), the shape is a rectangle and the size is small. Creating what we call “kiaman internet” (fake internet in Bislama) this compact device allows our community to connect to educational content through an online platform. While the SPELL cannot connect our village to the globe, it does help us build our internet literacy skills as we search for content, download educational videos, and navigate the SPELL website.
For more information about the device and to see reactions from it’s big debut check out the links below!
Voice of America features one of our villages, #Naviso and how we’re using Cal Poly Solar Powered Learning Libraries https://t.co/Z61J0Zr6Fm
— MTC Vanuatu (@IslandICT4D) April 8, 2016
Check out one way we’re getting Internet ready on #Maewo island in #Vanuatu https://t.co/sPZzPq2MQ6 #ICT4D
— MTC Vanuatu (@IslandICT4D) April 8, 2016
Post Author: Beth Hotchkiss. You can read more about Beth and our other volunteers here!