Teachers in Hela using Zoom to communicate

TEACHERS in remote villages are improving their skills using a new communications tool, Zoom – thanks to Oil Search Foundation and Buk bilong Pikinini.
According to a statement from the foundation, Zoom has helped teachers in remote settings to upskill via a virtual classroom.
Lillyce Kuayupa, teacher-librarian at the Fugwa Literacy Library in Koroba-Kopiago district of Hela, who attended training, said: “Using Zoom was a completely new experience for me.
“I was surprised how well it worked. I realised it’s possible to continue to improve the quality of learning even when you don’t have face-to-face access to trainers.
“I was really surprised that not only did it work as a training tool, it was a lot of fun.”
Buk bilong Pikinini officer Leanne Resson, said the ‘new normal’ required everyone to be innovative to ensure students continued to receive quality learning.
“This new way of learning is not just important for literacy.
“It’s a tool that can be used in all other sectors where training is essential and where it’s difficult to maintain a classroom, a teacher and school,” Resson said.