Elementary schools in Central receive 40 tablets

CHILDREN in Central have a new-found love of reading thanks to tablets provided through the PNG-Australia Partnership.
Two elementary schools in Central received 40 tablets under the Together for Education (T4E) project.
The tablets contain a library of 250 e-books authored by Papua New Guineans.
The stories and illustrations reflect everyday life and culture in PNG which the children can relate to.
Kairuku district education coordinator Priscilla Pyakalua highlighted the need for a creative approach to learning at the early childhood stage.
“We have to continue to try new ways of imparting knowledge to our children and providing an e-library through the use of such technological devices will help to stimulate children’s interest in reading,” Pyakakua said.