Project: Continued Learning Access Project (CLAP)-Progress Report: July–October 2025

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)

1. Integration of VR-based Learning: Partnership discussions are underway to include Virtual Reality (VR) content for immersive science and geography learning.
2. Localization of Curriculum: Development of Uttarakhand-specific digital content in Hindi and English.
3. Public–Private Partnerships: Strengthen collaboration with HP, NCERT, and CSR organizations.
4. Student Tech Clubs: Encourage student-led ICT clubs in CLAP schools.
5. 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