SCH SCH09

Low-Tech and Community-Driven Digital Innovation for Foundational Learning in Rural Environments (EN/FR)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 11:45 – 13:15

Room: TBA

EN/FR interpretation available

Strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy in rural and hard‑to‑reach communities requires solutions that work within real constraints. This session highlights low‑tech, offline, and community‑driven digital approaches that support early‑grade learning where connectivity, resources, and stability are limited. Contributions showcase locally grounded models, including emerging uses of offline and context‑aware AI that enhance teaching, expand access to quality learning, and improve outcomes for children in low‑resource settings.

Speakers

June Omune

Milele Zanzibar Foundation

“How Low Cost Technology is Empowering Families and Communities to Support Learning of Children Furthest Left Behind Experience from Zanzibar”
Gbaffou Brice Romaric Aka

Centre Africain d’Études Supérieures en Gestion (CESAG)

“Engager les familles et les communautés, à travers un modèle hybride, pour renforcer l’acquisition des compétences fondamentales chez les enfants du primaire”
Cormac O'Keeffe

Bibliothèques Sans Frontières

“Digital Learning Hubs numériques d’Apprentissage dans les écoles primaires au service de la performance éducative et du multilinguisme”
Leslie Casely-Hayford

Associates for Change (AfC)

“What Works in eLearning and Foundation learning in West Africa: Early-grade literacy and numeracy experiences”
Wesley Lynch

Snapplify

“Addressing the Real Barriers to Equitable AI in Education (EN)”

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