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THe Hayoole model school has gotten the first Learning Lab in the Sidamo Zone of the SNNPR. Teacher training is complete and both teachers and students are making good use of this new technology. The Learning Lab provides easy contact with all the Ethiopian government texts and videos for STEM subjects as well as supplementary material. This material includes Khan Academy, Phet simulations, CK-12 texts and Wikipedia for schools. It is all installed on a local server. THey access this material with 31 Chromebooks connecting to a local server and no Internet is required. A projector is included for use of the teachers during class time. More installations are expected in Sidamo during the coming year.
ET Learns technology is now available in the Northern region of Ethiopia. "In the future we may stop printing hard-copy textbooks if we have these technologies in all schools," Dr. Kefiyalewu said.
Tsegaye Bojago teaches mathematics and physics. He reports on using our Learning Lab in Liqa, Wolaita.
Girls in Ethiopia often miss school because of their menstruation cycles. Our Learning Labs help them catch up.
At ET Learns, building relationships based on trust is one of our most important goals - and we've been at it for 54 years.
Founder Bill Graff answers questions about his past trips to Ethiopia, and what vision he has for ET Learns moving forward.
ET Learns founders Bill and Betty Graff are currently in Ethiopia overseeing our partnerships with local organizations. So far, they've given Ethiopian children access to solar lights as well as new notebooks.
Students and ET Learns were both honored at the Liqa school's 10th anniversary celebration on Oct. 21, 2017.
Ashenafi Kebede is a local Ethiopian from Wolaita who's been working with ET Learns for over two years. He brings invaluable experience to our Learning Labs by giving us constant updates about our programs and schools.
The First Lady of Ethiopia, Roman Tesfaye, visited our Learning Labs over the summer. Her visit encouraged girls to take advantage of the summer Learning Labs and develop creative ways to continue learning.
OUR MISSION: PROVIDE MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE MOST UNDERSERVED PARTS OF ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia is at a turning point in its history. A longtime underdog, the proud Ethiopian people have had to fight for many of the opportunities we take for granted. We believe everyone deserves a chance to learn – a chance to succeed.
With over 40 years of experience working in Ethiopia, ET Learns looks to the future. We aim to empower individuals, families, and communities through access to quality education and modern technology. Together, we can provide a future that students and teachers so desperately need.
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