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Improving the Quality of Education Through the
Innovative Use of Mobile Technology
September 16, 2009
What is Bridgeit?
1. Access to digital video content in classrooms ‘on-demand’ via cellular technology
2. Teacher training & ongoing support3. Learner-centered lesson plans &
teacher’s guides
Bridgeit ProjectsPhilippines
• “text2teach”• Began in 2003• Currently in 3rd phase• Funded by:
– Nokia (Phase 1)– USAID (Phase 2)– Nokia, local government
& local NGOs (Phase 3)
Tanzania• “Elimu kwa
Teknolojia”• Began in 2007• Currently in 1st phase• Funded by USAID• Replication of
text2teach
Project GoalTo significantly increase educational quality & student achievement in
primary schools in math, science, English and life skills through the innovative use
of cellular & digital technology
Key Objectives1. To launch Bridgeit and integrate it
into the education system in order to reach the greatest number of children and teachers possible;
2. To improve teacher performance, as demonstrated by changes in the quality of interaction and teaching in the classroom; and
3. To increase learning gains among upper primary students, with a particular emphasis on girls.
Technical Architecture
Mobile/Satellite Hybrid• Standard handset• SMS ordering• Satellite download• Set-top box/DVR
storage• TV
Mobile 2.5G/3G (BridgeIT 2.0)
• 3G phone (8gb memory)• NED (Nokia Education
Delivery) software• 2.5G/3G download• Phone storage• TV
Satellite
GSM Network
Satellite Network Operator
ServiceProvider
Set-top Box
Mobile/Satellite Hybrid Solution
Reception Dish
TVCell Phone
Satellite
2.5EDGE/3G
Network
Satellite Network Operator
Mobile ServiceProvider
Set-top Box
Mobile Solution
Reception Dish
TVCell Phone
The Bridgeit Classroom
• Participatory lesson plans
• Video integration • Enhancement of
existing curricula• Teacher training &
support
Project Impact to DatePhilippines (7 years)• 290 schools• 1,476 primary school
teachers• 976,000 rural and
urban students
Tanzania (1 year)• 150 schools• 1,544 primary school
teachers • 40,402 rural and
urban students
Key Results
• Increased attendance in Bridgeit schools• Improved understanding of and interest
in math & science• More frequent and improved use of
participatory methodologies• Greater student participation in Bridgeit
classrooms, especially among girls• Local ownership of the program• Improved teacher and student
motivation
Learning Gains: Philippines
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
English
Math
Science
English
Math
Science
9.47
8.87
10.38
9.94
8.07
13.38
2.69
5.94
2.63
6.34
6.56
3.29
Non-Bridge IT Bridge IT
Gra
de 5
G
rade
6
Challenges
• Complexity of startup operations (consensus building, infrastructure assessment, roles/responsibilities, etc.)
• Cost of initial investment • Evolving technology• Project management• Transitioning of ownership
Opportunities
• Other uses for Bridgeit classrooms– in-service teacher training– community education – local internet hotspots, etc.
• Decrease in price of smart phones—possibility of scale
• Ongoing dissemination of new content
Future of ProjectsPhilippines• 263 additional schools
by 2010• Local ownership and
management • Transition to mobile-
only solution
Tanzania• Capacity building and
training at local and national levels
• Transfer to the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT)