Hai DC praises partnership for new computer lab

KILIMANJARO: THE Hai District Commissioner, Lazaro Jacob, has praised the partnership between Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI) and Drexel University for establishing a new computer lab at Saashisha Secondary School.

The computer lab, equipped with 30 laptop computers, will provide students at Saashisha Secondary School with digital education resources, enabling them to excel in an increasingly digital world.

“TEDI and Drexel University have made significant contributions to the government’s efforts to enhance digital literacy, particularly in educational institutions in rural areas,” Mr Jacob stated.

He noted that the new computer lab would provide students at Saashisha Secondary School with digital education resources, enabling them to excel in an increasingly digital world.

TEDI’s Executive Director, Ms Gloria Anderson, revealed that the lab would help students acquire digital skills and related competencies. She also acknowledged the support from Drexel University’s leadership and students, who donated the computers for the project.

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“The lab will transform digital learning for students and teachers, giving them access to essential technology that will not only enhance educational outcomes but also improve career prospects for those benefiting from the donations,” Anderson said.

Ahaji Schreffler, Director of Global Engagements at Drexel University, remarked that the donation of computers underscored TEDI’s vision of advancing digital education in schools.