Progress
Report: July–October 2025
Project:
Continued Learning Access Project (CLAP)
Theme: Empowering Children
Through Digital Literacy
1. Introduction
The Continued Learning Access Project (CLAP)
represents a transformative step in integrating digital education across
Uttarakhand. With the vision of bridging the digital divide, SCERT
Uttarakhand, in collaboration with HP-SARD and NCERT, continues
to make learning accessible through mobile digital classrooms—each equipped
with 120 Chromebooks and preloaded educational content.
Building upon the successes of 2023–24 and 2024–25, CLAP
entered its next operational phase (July–October 2025) focused on expanding
outreach, deepening digital literacy, and improving teacher training
through technology.
2. Why Digital Literacy Matters
In today’s fast-paced world, technology is a foundational
skill. Yet, many children in Uttarakhand—especially in rural and hilly
regions—remain excluded from digital access due to poor infrastructure and
financial constraints.
CLAP acts as a mobile IT library, reaching over 100 students
per day and turning digital dreams into reality.
Core Objectives:
- To
develop digital skills among students using Chromebooks and
interactive modules.
- To
ensure equitable access to technology in government and remote
schools.
- To
empower teachers through ICT workshops and digital pedagogy.
- To
spread cyber safety awareness among schoolchildren.
- To
promote creative and gamified learning through quizzes,
storytelling, and simulations.
3. Implementation Highlights (July–October 2025)
a. Expansion of Digital Learning Hubs
Following the successful implementation in Raipur Block,
CLAP extended its reach to additional schools and clusters identified by
the Dehradun CEO and DIET coordination teams.
A revised route plan ensured that the CLAP van now visits 15+ schools
weekly, supporting over 1,800 students with hands-on digital learning
sessions.
b. ICT Capacity-Building Workshops
The IT Department of SCERT conducted teacher orientation
sessions in collaboration with SARD. These workshops trained educators on:
- Operating
Chromebooks efficiently.
- Designing
digital lesson plans.
- Using
open educational platforms and tools (DIKSHA, NCERT e-resources, and
Google Workspace).
Teachers reported enhanced confidence and digital competency, leading to better student engagement.
c. Student Engagement & Innovation
- Schools
such as GIC Nalapani, Primary Sunderwala, and Junior Kandoli
demonstrated digital storytelling and quiz-based learning sessions
using Chromebooks.
- Students
were introduced to Google Earth, Tinkercad, and Scratch programming,
fostering creativity and computational thinking.
- Over 500
students participated in “Digital Literacy for All” week, where
they created posters on cyber hygiene and safe internet practices.
d. Participation in State Events
- Hackathon
Series 2025: CLAP coordinators facilitated sessions on digital
creativity during the first State Hackathon organized by SCERT.
- Bal
Chaupal 2025 (Herbertpur): The CLAP van was showcased before DG
Education Ms. Jharna Kamthan and Director ART/SCERT Ms. Bandana
Garbyal, demonstrating interactive learning for children from remote
schools.
- Independence
Day 2025: CLAP distributed educational gifts and organized patriotic
movie screenings at primary and secondary schools, reinforcing cultural
and digital literacy together.
e. Monitoring & Field Visits
- Surprise
visits by Joint Director Ms. Kanchan Devrari and ICT
Incharge Mr. Ramesh Badoni ensured accountability and real-time
observation.
Both appreciated the coordinators’ enthusiasm and emphasized expanding digital outreach to lower primary grades. - Schools
provided feedback noting that students’ digital confidence and academic
curiosity have increased remarkably.
4. Challenges
While CLAP continues to succeed, certain challenges remain:
- Network
limitations in remote areas.
- Weather-related
delays in vehicle movement.
- Need
for continuous teacher upskilling and technical maintenance support.
The IT Department has mitigated these through offline
learning modules, route optimization, and refresher training programs.
5. Future Roadmap (Nov 2025–March 2026)
- Integration
of VR-based Learning: Partnership discussions are underway to include Virtual
Reality (VR) content for immersive science and geography learning.
- Localization
of Curriculum: Development of Uttarakhand-specific digital content
in Hindi and English.
- Public–Private
Partnerships: Strengthen collaboration with HP, NCERT, and CSR
organizations.
- Student
Tech Clubs: Encourage student-led ICT clubs in CLAP schools.
- AI
Learning Modules: Introduce simple AI-based projects for upper primary
learners.
6. Impact Summary (as of October 2025)
|
Year |
Schools
Covered |
Students
Benefited |
Teachers
Trained |
Key
Districts |
|
2023–24 |
11 |
1,364 |
22 |
Tehri
Garhwal, Dehradun |
|
2024–25 |
15 |
1,626 |
30 |
Dehradun
(Raipur Block) |
|
2025 (till
Oct) |
18 |
1,850+ |
42 |
Expanded
within Dehradun district |
The CLAP initiative, under the guidance of SCERT Uttarakhand’s IT Department, is redefining digital learning for rural schools. It continues to empower both students and teachers through innovation, accessibility, and inclusion.
With sustained institutional support and collaborative partnerships, CLAP is on
its path to becoming a model for mobile digital education across India.
Information Technology
Department
SCERT Uttarakhand, Dehradun
(With coordination support from HP-SARD & NCERT)
Date: October 2025
