Girls in ICT and AI - Robotics support and content development program - Girls in ICT-AI Project

June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Status: Ongoing

A collaboration between OLE Nepal and the KDDI Foundation aimed at strengthening STEM and digital literacy for twelve existing schools in Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) and Shree Balika Namuna Secondary School in Dharan, with a particular focus on empowering female students.

Title Girls in ICT and AI - Robotics support and content development program
Abbreviation Girls in ICT-AI Project
Start date June 1, 2025
End date May 31, 2026
Status Ongoing
Locations
  • OLE Nepal
  • Lalitpur Metropolitan City
  • Dharan Metropolitan City
Beneficiaries
  • Schools: 13 schools total (12 in LMC + 1 all-girls school in Dharan)
  • Students: Primary focus on female students (Grades 1-5 and secondary levels)
  • Teachers: Educators from participating schools
  • Focus Group: Girl students in AI leadership roles
Funding Amount $ 93,114
Background

The project builds upon previous initiatives that provided robotics kits to twelve LMC schools. It addresses the need for enhanced STEM and digital literacy education, particularly for female students, by integrating modern technologies including AI tools, robotics education, and updated digital content into the educational framework.

Activities and Timeline

Common Works (Throughout Project Duration)

  • Coordination, survey and information sharing with schools and municipality
  • Procurement of equipment
  • Testing, loading and preparing equipment for schools
  • Documentation and reporting on quarterly basis

ICT and AI Tools in Basic Education

  • Equipment Deployment: Deploy 25 computers/equipment to set up computer lab at the girls' school, establish digital library server, provide 5 laptops to teachers for AI tools learning
  • Training Programs:

ICT/Technology in education and AI tools usage training (5 days)

  • Support training (2 days)
  • Refresher training support (2 days) at girls' school
  • Student Engagement:
  • Conduct student workshops and orientation on ICT/technology, robotics program and AI in education
  • Introduce teachers and students to AI tools, Robotics Education, E-Waste Management, DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusiveness and Accessibility) matters
  • Leadership Development of students
  • Monitoring: Conduct student monitoring on technology and AI use in education

Digital Content Updates and Training

  • Content Development: Develop/update up to 75 contents for Grades 1-5
  • Installation: Install updated contents in existing LMC schools
  • Training: Provide one-day training to existing LMC schools on using updated content
  • Monitoring: Conduct student monitoring on technology use in education

Robotics Support

  • Technical Support: Provide technical and preparation support to twelve LMC schools with existing robotics kits
  • Training: Conduct two one-day robotics refresher trainings at each of twelve LMC schools
  • Competition: Organize Robotics challenge event among schools for robotic programming
Outcomes
  • Enhanced STEM and digital literacy among students, particularly female students
  • Equipped teachers with AI tools and modern pedagogical approaches
  • Upgraded digital learning resources (75+ contents for Grades 1-5)
  • Established functional digital labs with modern ICT infrastructure
  • Improved robotics programming skills across participating schools
  • Created girl student leadership in AI and technology
  • Strengthened technical capacity in twelve LMC schools through continued robotics support
Sustainability
  • To ensure that the results of the project are sustained beyond the project's lifespan, the project aims to leverage partnerships with local governments, schools, and communities.
  • To provide training to teachers and parents to effectively use the learning contents, ensuring appropriate utilization and maximizing benefits which will foster a sense of ownership crucial for sustaining app usage beyond the project's duration.
Partners

KDDI Foundation

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