The Rigsum Sherig Collection

A free suite of offline educational resources

The Rigsum Research Lab …

Aug 1, 2013

The Rigsum Research Lab is a hub for

research, acquisition and dissemination

of knowledge about

learning technologies in the context of

Bhutan's needs and culture

PROJECTS BYTHE RIGSUM RESEARCH LAB

www.rigsum-it.com/research/projects

Learning Management SystemImplementation and Training

Google Apps for EducationImplementation and Training

Wikipedia BhutanTraining: Become a Wikipedia Editor

• Created 1-month curriculum• Trained Rigsum toppers• Generated new Wikipedia

articles on Bhutan

Bi-Weekly Tech Column: Ask Boaz

Rigsum Internet CaféCreate, Deploy, Train

A space with Internet-connected computers configured for virus-free and fast multi-user operation

Dzongkha Typing TutorFree, online or offline software

Mobile DzongkhaFirst-ever feasibility demo of read/write Dzongkha on smartphone

Professional Crash Courses

The Rigsum Sherig Collection

A free suite of offline educational resources

Why?

• Many schools have computers• Students learn Microsoft Office, Paint (only!)• Computers can aid in learning school subjects

E-learning• Conduct research in social

studies• Learn math and science in an

interactive fashion • Watch videos about organic

chemistry and geography• Play games to practice basic skills

Two Major e-Learning Resources

A free encyclopedia on the Internet

Faster

Easier

Accessible

Free

Fun!

Learn almost anything for free.

A library of over 4000 videos, covers PP-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics,…, finance and history.

Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer.

Great resources for teachers, curriculum developers

• Unavailable• Too slow• Too expensive• Too dangerous

The Sherig Collection Solution

Class V, VI Social Studies Curriculum

Students learn how to conduct research

Links to related articlesImages and animation

Three Wikipedia Editions

• Wikipedia Version 0.8 (47,300 articles)• High-quality articles

• Selection for School (5,500 articles)• Arranged by subject• Child-safe

• Simple English• Uses limited vocabulary

Videos: Self-paced, engaging

Sherig Collection Resources

INTRO

རྫོ� ང་ཁ་EDU

GAMES

UTILITIES

COMPUTERPROGRAMMING

CURRICULUMBOOKSHELF

AUDIOBOOKS

OPEN OFFICE FOR KIDS

Short History

Conceptualized 9/2012Launched 4/2013Version 2.0 5/2013

Supporting the Users

• Website• Facebook Group• Email• Lab Visits• School Map• Newsletter

Sherig Collection Website

sherig.rigsum-it.com

Sherig Collection groupfacebook.com/groups/sherigcollection

Lab visits

More visits…

Google Education Team

MoE Leadership

In the Field

Sherig Collection Mapmap.rigsum-it.com

Newsletter

Distribution and Installation

• External disk with 25 GB (to copy the collection)

• Computers with Windows

• Simple installation

• Use introductory video for training

Works on old computers

Recycle computers as

Sherig Collection stations

Feedback from teachers, principalsThe initiative is superb! It really is going to make a lot of difference to schools without access to internet.— Pem Dechen, Sherubling HSS

“If you are a teacher, student or a concerned parent you must get it” — Passang “Passu” Tshering , Bajothang HSS

“I got the version 2.0 from Bajothang HSS. It is great!”— Karma Kuenzang Wangdi, Gaselo HSS

“The collection is awesome!!!”— Sonam Norbu, Samtengang MSS

“Teachers and students are having great fun using the Sherig collection at our school” — Tenzin Dorji, Lungtengang PS

Plans for Collection 3.0

• New resources• More content• Improved installation• Additional features

Under development: Sherig-in-a-Box

Project Status: • Under development• Funding needed

• Single server• Simple and robust• Advanced e-learning

(Khan with assessment)

KADRINCHE

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