A new CLC and distance teaching enabled smart clas

CLP has launched a Computer Literacy Center (CLC) and distance teaching enabled smart classroom at Taher Secondary School, Kushtia on 24th February, 2022 to extend modern ICT education among underprivileged youth in Bangladesh. The school is located in a remote area of Bheramara upazila in Kushtia district of Bangladesh. We cannot think in today's world without proper computer education to keep pace with the modern world. Currently there are 298 students (140 boys and 158 girls) are studying in this school. With the launch of this newly built CLC, 8 students every batch would have a place to study foundational computer skills with the support of “এসো কম্পিউটার শিখি (Esho Computer Sikhi)” book and trained teachers.

The CLC center is equipped with 4 computers, 2 printers, and 2 UPS. At the same time, the distance classroom consists of 1 smart TV, 1 microphone, 1 laptop, 1 webcam and 1 IPS. The distance classroom will also facilitate as a multi-media enabled classroom, making learning more interactive and joyful to students. In additional, the incorporation of internet connectivity in this distance classroom will enable students in developing their English communication skills as well as obtaining learning from experienced teachers and experts all around the world. Engr. Mohammad Abu Taher, the school's founder, has sponsored both CLC and distance teaching enabled smart classroom.

The head teacher of the school expressed his acknowledgement, saying, "We genuinely thank authorities for giving computers and its accessories and teacher training to the school. Our students will go much further in ICT and become much more skilled in working with computers as a result of CLC and distance teaching enabled smart classroom activities.” He also admired the sponsor for his charity and compassion.