Amidst dense morning fog and mountain winds, groups of students set out at dawn, walking along winding, steep paths to reach school. Alongside their familiar books and notebooks, they now have access to a new educational opportunity through the gift of modern technology.
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Sr. Col. Tran Viet Ha and teacher Le Xuan Quang sign the minutes of the handover of the computer room and a cooperation agreement. |
Attending the handover ceremony and the launch of the “IT for children” program, we witnessed the excitement and joy of the teachers and students. Ya Ly Primary and Secondary School currently has 24 classes, 46 teachers and 766 students, most of whom are from ethnic minority groups, primarily Jrai and Thai people. Beneath the fluttering national flag, many students wore worn-out uniforms mended with makeshift stitches, reflecting the hardships of daily life in border areas, where many children have grown up helping their families on cassava and corn fields.
To bring joy to teachers and students in the remote area, Center 386 has handed over a fully equipped, modern computer room featuring 15 desktop computers, one teacher’s computer, a 55-inch display and standardized desks and chairs.
Looking at the students in their new learning environment, teacher Le Xuan Quang, Principal of Ya Ly Primary and Secondary School, shared that their school is located in an area facing exceptional difficulties. Many families struggle to provide even basic necessities, making access to information technology a distant dream for their children. Thanks to the computers donated by Center 386, that dream has now become a reality. This meaningful project will help their students develop creative thinking and gain access to information technology.
For many students, it was their first time seeing modern computers, and they were visibly shy and hesitant. Some stood close together, looking curiously at the equipment while keeping their hands behind their backs, afraid to touch the keyboards for fear of damaging them. Understanding their hesitation, Senior Colonel Tran Viet Ha, Political Commissar of Center 386, gently guided one student’s hand onto a computer mouse, showing her how to click and type individual characters.
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Sr. Col. Tran Viet Ha guides student Luong Thi Van Anh on how to use the computer. |
Luong Thi Van Anh, a student in Class 7B5, smiled shyly and said that she had always been used to holding hoes to help her parents in the fields. This was the first time she had the chance to use a computer. From now on, she will study hard to become more proficient in using computers.
Senior Colonel Tran Viet Ha also expressed his hope that the practical support will give students better opportunities to access information technology. It is also an opportunity to educate their troops, raise their awareness and sense of responsibility, strengthen the close ties between the military and people, contributing to building a strong local political foundation in border areas.
Translated by Quynh Oanh