Colombian national programme delivering computers, tablets and teacher training to public rural schools since 2001; over 2 million devices placed; independent studies show lower dropout rates, higher SABER11 test scores and increased higher-education enrolment.
2 million+
Devices placed
Details
Maturity
Established
Promoter
Computadores para Educar
Period
2001-present
Keywords
rural school students, low-income communities, public education, ICT in education, digital skills
Context
Computadores para Educar is a Colombian national programme that has delivered computers, tablets and teacher training to public rural schools since 2001.
Results
Over 2 million devices have been placed, and independent studies report lower dropout rates, higher SABER11 test scores and increased higher-education enrolment.
Implementation
Implementation detail (cost, timeline, staffing, conditions for success) is not yet available for this practice.
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