As of November 2024, Murabbi's Coding Fellows have successfully implemented the "Coding, Robotics, and AI Learning" initiative across 155 primary schools under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE). The program, a collaboration between Murabbi, the Ministry of Federal Education, and NUST, focuses on equitable access to tech education for Islamabad's urban and rural students.
Implementation Strategy
- Urban Schools:
- Full integration of Murabbi's Learning Management System (LMS) for real-time student progress tracking.
- Students in sectors like G-7 and F-6 designed interactive Scratch games and AI chatbots.
- Rural Pilot Areas:
- Adapted Approaches: Offline coding activities and low-cost robotics kits in schools like Bara Kau and Sohan.
- Solar-powered LMS access during power outages.
System Monitoring
- Student Progress: LMS auto-graded quizzes show 85% proficiency in basic coding concepts (Scratch/Python) after 8 weeks.
- Teacher Feedback: Fellows upload weekly reports via LMS, highlighting challenges like Urdu-medium instruction adjustments.
Program Outcomes
- School Coverage: 155 schools reached (100% of FDE's target).
- Gender Equity: 26% female Coding Fellows deployed, with girls constituting 40% of participating students in pilot schools.
- Community Impact: Parents in I-8 and G-9 sectors reported increased student engagement with STEM subjects.
Operational Challenges
- Resource Gaps: Limited devices in rural schools addressed through shared coding stations.
- Training Updates: Monthly LMS webinars for Fellows to discuss classroom hurdles.
Next Phase
- Rural Expansion: 30 additional schools in Islamabad's outskirts by March 2025.
- Curriculum Refinement: Update LMS modules based on teacher/student feedback.
Quote: "Students who once feared math now debug robots. This is the power of Murabbi's hands-on approach."
– Areeba Riaz, Coding Fellow, Islamabad College for Girls F-6/2