On October 14th, SI Penang officially launched our first Digital Library and Studio at a local secondary girls school here in Penang.
Fully sponsored by SI Penang, we converted an old classroom to a bright, exciting and inspiring facility focused specifically on the development of digital skills and knowledge for 322 students. 84% of them are in the low socio economic income group (B40 - Below 40).
SI Penang fully sponsored brand new items such as 5 desktop computers, 1 brand new 65" interactive smartboard, 1 set of video light, 1 set of studio soft box, 1 unit of air conditioner and 1 DSLR camera.
The teachers and students, with the help of many parents, used their creativity and handy skills to refurbish this room. It has now become a space conducive to digital learning, creative writing and multimedia production. Furthermore, it is also a facility that is developing students' skills into e-commerce, business development and strategic planning using digital applications to enhance their skills and knowledge.
It provides a space for many underprivileged students of the school who do not have internet access and devices at home. This space allows these students to finish their homework and assignments at school. Combined with 8 used laptops previously donated to the school, more students are able to access their work online and enhance the quality and impact of their learning.
The official launch was attended by Mr Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Penang and the Minister for Human Capital, Science and Technology. He praised Soroptimist International for advancing the quality of education for underprivileged girls and providing the platform for more effective and impactful learning.
Please find the link below to SI Penang's Facebook to see more photos from the day.
