Bihar village school gives 660 students daily digital lessons without internet

For students growing in cities, the internet is something which is easily available. But many children in rural classrooms continue to depend largely on textbooks and traditional blackboards for basic education. However, in Sarai Tand, a village some 63 km from Gaya’s district centre in Bihar, a government school is showing how technology can reach children even when reliable internet access is not available.At Government Higher Secondary School, a dedicated smart classroom is bringing digital lessons to 660 students and 14 teachers, including children who travel from six neighbouring villages to attend classes. It’s an incredible effort in the education sector.No internet, no problemAt the school in Sarai Tand, teachers don’t rely exclusively on written notes and verbal descriptions, they use animated videos, visual demonstrations and practice exercises to supplement regular teaching.The teachers here can present a difficult concept through images and animation.