Tuyen Quang maintains learning rhythm for students during flood season through digital transformation

Overcoming floods with self-study spirit

Tuyen Quang has been implementing the Khan Academy Vietnam (KAV) Open School model for two years now, helping teachers and students get used to digital teaching methods. This is a joint program between the provincial Department of Education and Training, the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics and The Vietnam Foundation to innovate teaching and learning of Mathematics according to the 2018 General Education Program.

Through KAV, elementary to high school students are guided to use the Khan Academy platform to study, do homework and track their learning progress. Unlike studying via Zoom or Google Meet, students can study anytime, anywhere – just need a phone or computer with an Internet connection.

When there is a power outage or online learning is not possible, students can still access lectures and maintain their learning progress.

Students can study online at home during the flood days.

Initially, many schools lacked equipment, so teachers had to lend personal computers or open computer labs to guide students in practice. Gradually, students became familiar with technology, studied independently and submitted assignments on time.

Ms. Nghiem Lan Thanh, Principal of Trung Mon Primary School (Minh Xuan Commune), said: “When the road was cut off, we quickly met with teachers, agreed on an online teaching plan, and instructed parents to log in to the system. Thanks to that, even though we were not in-person, students still maintained discipline without interruption.”

Trung Mon School is a common image of many schools in the province. Each small phone, each light when there is electricity becomes a testament to the studious spirit of mountain students.

Accompany and adapt

Ms. Dang Thi Thuy Hang, a teacher at Trung Mon Primary School, shared: “Despite difficult circumstances, many students study using small phones, but they still try to complete their lessons. When teachers closely accompany them, students can still maintain their academic performance.”

Ms. Le Hai Yen, a teacher at Hong Thai Secondary School, said that assigning assignments on the platform helps students keep up with their studies and be more proactive.

For students, this learning brings new experiences. Nguyen Duc Anh, a 5th grader, likes it best when the system tells him whether he is right or wrong so he knows what needs to be corrected. Occasionally, he receives a badge for completing many exercises in a row, which makes Duc Anh very happy and motivated to continue studying.

Teachers assign lessons and assignments to students through the Khan Academy platform.

Behind that perseverance is also the companionship of parents. Mr. Phan Nghia Trong, a parent in Minh Xuan commune, shared: “We were very worried when our child was absent from school for a long time. But when approaching the new learning method, learning took place regularly, monitored and reminded by teachers. Not only that, the child also formed the habit of self-study and knew how to manage time. This is something the family really appreciates.”

Respond quickly, towards comprehensive digital transformation

To date, 100% of students in the province have KAV accounts, of which more than 80% study regularly. Schools are connected to fiber optic internet, equipped with computer rooms, grade books and electronic management software.

The provincial education sector aims to complete the connection of sector data with the province's LGSP system by 2025; deploy digital transcripts, online enrollment and exam registration. By 2030, all documents and management processes will be digitized, while promoting STEM education and applying artificial intelligence in teaching.

Not only "keeping the pace of learning" amid natural disasters, Tuyen Quang is gradually catching up with digital transformation in education, realizing Resolution 71 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in education and training development.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tuyen-quang-giu-nhip-hoc-cho-hoc-sinh-giua-mua-lu-bang-chuyen-doi-so-2450488.html