Leveraged Last Mile Technologies

ICT in education in the Philippines

In June 2020, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has explored the potential role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in maximizing for the ‘new normal’  in line with Republic Act 10844. 
The Department of Education (DEPEd) has 3 modalities to deal with the new normal. Under distance learning, learners and teachers must have smartphones or laptop/desktop/ tablet computers. In the absence of such devices, learning sessions will be conducted through television or radio.  Printed modular learning is the preferred mode of parents and students since access to technology and connectivity remains a problem for most of them.
• Proportion of schools with access to the Internet for pedagogical purposes in 2016:
 Elementary schools – 25.6%; Secondary schools 33.2% 
• Proportion of schools with access to computers for pedagogical purposes in 2016
 Elementary schools - 78.5%; Secondary schools – 83.1% 
Our digital learning challenge to our government policy-makers: ABS-CBN posted on Sept 19, 2020 the realities faced by Stanley Butalid, teacher of Tipolo Elementary School of bringing printed modules to students. Wading through water. Climbing uphill in Lanao del Norte. Insurmountable? Kaisipan found intermediate digital solutions.

Ustad Mobile


Ustad mobile is a content management app that allows for content to be added by teachers and to be accessed by students.  It can be used online and offline when there is no connectivity.

IsipedX

Our IsipedX aims to improve learner outcomes by increasing access to digital resources. Developed in partnership with UP SILAB, and building on lessons learned from Tambayayong, ISIPedX uses open hardware and open source software. The device fits in the palm of your hand. Wifi accessible, range of about 50m (line of site). Capacity: 128GB. 

IsipneX


With nexlogic Philippines, we are looking at IsipneX. Turns a cable TV into an intranet. Open platform. Android based. nexLogic interconnects cable TV operators and connect companies to the internet.

Locally accessible cloud system (LACS)

To address low resource environments, without 24/7 electricity or Internet, our partnership with CVISNET and Advanced Telecommunication Research (Japan) has completed a proof of concept about a locally accessible cloud service (LACS), with a 6 km range. 

OneTab

A robust, dedicated tablet designed to deliver reading, writing and numeracy  – anywhere. OneTab does not require connectivity and it has a solar power option. 
“I have tried other devices, but the oneTab is certainly the best for learning reading, writing, and arithmetic. It makes learning fun."
Maryang Katipunera, Zamboanga del Sur
“IsipedX and IsipneX provide portable Internet and Intranet that I can use for my classroom."
Dalub Guro, Zamboanga del Norte