08Aug By adminAugust 10, 20200Project Oakbridge foundation launches digital learning project The Covid-19 pandemic and its resultant effect came as an unexpected event for many educational institutions and the world at large. Unfortunately, most educational institutions in Nigeria were not prepared for the introduction of remote learning; as teachers were not trained, and systems were not put in place for such. Many schools that could not afford online learning used alternatives like, sending worksheets via email and WhatsApp. Oakbridge Foundation like these schools equally made efforts to deliver some form of teaching and learning through the use of worksheets weekly. However, the need to do more was evident, as the lockdown on schools is yet to be lifted, and so we decided to make learning more interactive for our pupils through digital means (pre-recorded lessons loaded on tablet devices for children to learn offline in their homes), in addition to the worksheets. This is so we can continue to provide our pupils with opportunities to be technologically and digitally inclined, to make learning more interesting and improve learning outcomes, thereby reducing the impact of the long stay away from school due to the pandemic. In the past two months, since our digital learning project started, we have seen its impact on our pupils in that it gives them a sense of inclusion and fulfilment. Our pupils are enthusiastic about their learning sessions and in the words of one of them, “I am more brilliant than I would have been if I was staying at home and not learning”. Also, their performance during assessments has proven that they are learning productively. Based on this background, we have designed a plan to scale up this intervention to other members of the community and other communities in the Federal Capital Territory. Project Goal To provide sustainable platforms for continuous and improved learning that inspires creativity among children from indigent communities, through digital learning resources for children across Nigeria till school resumes. Budget Phase 1 costing for Pilot (50 pupils) The total amount needed for the 6 months pilot project is ₦2,856,100 with the cost of tablets, remuneration and transportation as major drivers. See table below for cost breakdown. Table 1: Break down of costs required for phase 1 S/NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE MONTHLY TOTAL (6MONTHS) 1. Tablet Devices 7 ₦90,000 ₦630,000 2. Face Shields 50 ₦N2,000 ₦100,000 3. Transportation 24 ₦2,000 ₦48,000 ₦288,000 4. Teacher Remuneration 7 ₦30,000 ₦210,000 ₦1,260,000 5. Volunteer Refreshment 10 ₦600 ₦6,000 ₦36,000 6. Volunteer Monthly Stipend 10 ₦1000 ₦10,000 ₦60,000 7. Fuel 40LTRS ₦150 ₦6,000 ₦36,000 8. Paper 12 ₦1,500 ₦3,000 ₦18,000 9. Catridge 12 (4 bi-monthly) ₦4,000 ₦48,000 10. Teaching Aids Estimated ₦20,000 11. Internet 6 ₦10,000 ₦10,000 ₦60,000 12. e-Flyers 10 ₦2,000 ₦20,000 13. Media Campaign 2 ₦20,000 ₦40,000 14. Communication ₦10,000 15. Souvenir Design And Printing 25 ₦135,500 16. Liquid Soap and Disinfectant (Home-Made) Estimated ₦30,000 17. Report Brochure ₦50,000 18. Miscellaneous ₦50,000 19. GRAND TOTAL ₦2,856,100 Phase 2 costing for scale-up (500 pupils) The total amount needed for the 6 months pilot project is ₦21,523,500 with the cost of tablets, remuneration and transportation as major drivers. See table below for cost breakdown. Table 2: Break down of costs required for phase 2 S/NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE MONTHLY TOTAL (6MONTHS) 1. TABLET 50 ₦90,000 ₦4,500,000 2. FACE SHIELDS 500 ₦2,000 ₦1,000,000 3. TRANSPORTATION 24 ₦2,000 ₦48,000 ₦288,000 4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROJECT MANAGER 1 ₦150,000 ₦150,000 ₦900,000 5. EDUCATION OFFICER/PROJECT COORDINATOR 1 ₦100,000 ₦100,000 ₦600,000 6. ADMINISTRATOR 1 ₦70,000 ₦70,000 ₦420,000 7. ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR 1 ₦50,000 ₦50,000 ₦300,000 8. TEACHER REMUNERATION 57 ₦30,000 ₦1,710,000 ₦10,260,000 9. VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT 50 ₦600 ₦30,000 ₦180,000 10. VOLUNTEER MONTHLY STIPEND 50 ₦1000 ₦50,000 ₦300,000 11. FUEL 480LTRS ₦150 ₦12,000 ₦72,000 12. PAPER 200 ₦1,500 ₦300,000 13. CARTRIDGE 12 ₦4,000 ₦48,000 14. WORKBOOKS (Maths, English and Science) 1,500 ₦1000 ₦1,500,000 15. TEACHING AIDS estimated ₦200,000 16. INTERNET 6 ₦30,000 ₦30,000 ₦180,000 17. e-FLYERS 20 ₦2,000 ₦40,000 18. MEDIA CAMPAIGN 5 ₦20,000 ₦100,000 19. COMMUNICATION ₦50,000 20. SOUVENIR DESIGN AND PRINTING 30 ₦135,500 21. REPORT BROCHURE ₦50,000 22. Miscellaneous ₦100,000 23. GRAND TOTAL ₦21,523,500 We are hoping to raise a grand total of ₦24,379,600 to ensure every child has access to free quality education. Donation You can support this project by making a donation and then sharing it with your network, we would greatly appreciate it. We know that money can be tight, so please know that any amount helps us get closer to our goal! Let us know if you have any questions and we will be happy to answer them. Our Account Details: Account Number: 0259122556 Account Name: Oakbridge Foundation Name of Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank. If you want to donate online, kindly fill the form below and click on the pay button Full Name * Email * Amount (NGN) * Phone Number * are compulsory ResetPay