Pa Co students confidently step into the digital world.

Thanks to computers, the internet, and dedicated guidance from their teachers, Pa Co students in La Lay have confidently become familiar with digital technology, opening the door to new knowledge and modern learning opportunities.

Bringing technology to disadvantaged areas.

A Ngo Primary and Secondary School is located in La Lay commune, a border area in Quang Tri province. This is a particularly disadvantaged area, where the majority of the population are Pa Co people (a local branch of the Ta Oi ethnic group). The school currently has 29 classrooms with 643 students, 100% of whom are children of ethnic minorities.

Teacher Le Thanh Linh from A Bung Primary and Secondary School is guiding students in a practical computer science lesson. (Photo: Pham Tien)

In previous years, access to information technology was very unfamiliar to both teachers and students here. Many students had never seen a computer or known the concept of the Internet. At that time, the entire school only had a few computers for teachers to store records.

The biggest challenges for schools in La Lay are not only a lack of equipment, but also a lack of internet connectivity, a shortage of dedicated classrooms, and a lack of IT skills.

Faced with this situation, the teachers of A Ngo Primary and Secondary School proactively sought solutions. They actively campaigned and connected with organizations, businesses, and benevolent individuals to request support in obtaining computers.

After receiving the equipment, the teachers assembled the components themselves into computer labs for teaching computer science. The old classrooms and desks were also renovated into computer labs.

According to Mr. Hoang Quang Can, Principal of A Ngo Primary and Secondary School, the school currently has 63 computers for teaching purposes. In addition to the two computer labs at the main campus, the satellite campuses are also equipped with laptops to allow students to access technology.

"Currently, students from grades 3 to 9 at the school are all studying Computer Science. They learn very quickly and are becoming increasingly confident in using computers," Mr. Can added.

A Bung Primary and Secondary School currently has 80 computers for learning purposes. (Photo: Pham Tien)

Not only A Ngo Primary and Secondary School, but also A Bung Primary and Secondary School in La Lay commune now has about 80 computers for learning purposes, with 20 computers allocated to each of the three separate school locations.

Speaking with reporters, Mr. Le Minh Ai, Principal of A Bung Primary and Secondary School, said that most of the equipment was provided through educational socialization programs and donations from benefactors. “After learning directly on computers with internet access, the students are very enthusiastic. They are more proactive in their studies and more confident in approaching new knowledge,” Mr. Le Minh Ai said.

Students confidently integrate into society.

The biggest change after digital technology was introduced into schools is the shift in students' awareness and learning spirit. With access to computers connected to the internet, ethnic minority students in La Lay have the opportunity to access a wealth of new knowledge.

Currently, students from grades 3 to 9 in La Lay commune are all studying Computer Science. (Photo: Pham Tien)

Initially, many students were hesitant to use computers. Quite a few struggled even with using a mouse or typing on a keyboard. However, thanks to the dedicated guidance of their teachers, students gradually became familiar with basic operations such as word processing, information searching, and online learning.

Lessons with vivid images and videos help students in mountainous areas grasp the material more quickly. The classroom atmosphere also becomes more lively than before.

Ms. Phan Thi Thu Ha, a computer science teacher at A Bung Primary and Secondary School, shared: "When students have direct access to computers connected to the Internet, they understand the lessons better and remember them longer."

Along with investing in equipment, schools in La Lay are also actively innovating their teaching methods. Teachers are using information technology and artificial intelligence to create visually engaging and lively lessons. Many lessons no longer involve the teacher lecturing and students taking notes as before.

A Ngo Primary and Secondary School has also established a "Students and Digital Technology" Club. The club currently has 15 students who are passionate about computer science and participate in regular activities. These are bright spots in bringing digital technology to schools in mountainous areas.

By joining the "Students and Digital Technology" Club, members are guided in computer skills, searching for information on the Internet, exchanging IT knowledge, and improving their own knowledge. This activity helps students become more confident and develop proactive learning skills in the digital environment.

Pa Co students in La Lay commune are introduced to Information Technology starting with basic knowledge. (Photo: Pham Tien)

Although they only started having computers with internet access in La Lay in 2024, many ethnic minority students have learned to think critically and solve problems related to their lessons. Many of them are quite proficient in using computers and have become more conscientious in their studies.

According to Mr. Pham Xuan Khanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of La Lay commune, introducing digital technology into schools contributes to improving the quality of education. Computers connected to the Internet also open up opportunities for students to access new knowledge.

Thanks to computers donated by benefactors, many students in the border region of La Lay now have access to the internet. This is not only a change in learning conditions but also a significant shift in awareness regarding the adoption of new technologies.

The seeds of digital technology are being sown day by day in the La Lay border region. From here, new doors of knowledge are opening for Pa Co ethnic minority students, helping them to be more confident on their journey of integration and development.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hoc-sinh-pa-co-tu-tin-buoc-vao-the-gioi-so-2518064.html