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The Pacific Islands are globally regarded as a barometer and first line of impact for climate change. In addition to their geographic predisposition to extreme weather events, the remote and isolated nature of these islands creates infrastructural challenges—such as lack of internet connectivity—which contribute to educational challenges. Education is critical for these communities to respond and adapt to climate change, yet, the lack of reliable access to Internet and electricity, coupled with the cost-prohibitive state of these services, must be overcome to deliver relevant, useful educational content. This presentation will discuss how SolarSPELL (Solar Powered Educational Learning Library), a self-sustaining, offline digital library, can help address this challenge. Since its launch in 2015, over 200 SolarSPELL units have been installed in schools across five Pacific Island nations.
Video of Laura Hosman's presentation on 3/8/19 at East-West Center:
The Pacific Islands are globally regarded as a barometer and first line of impact for climate change. In addition to their geographic predisposition to extreme weather events, the remote and isolated nature of these islands creates infrastructural challenges—such as lack of internet connectivity—which contribute to educational challenges. Education is critical for these communities to respond and adapt to climate change, yet, the lack of reliable access to Internet and electricity, coupled with the cost-prohibitive state of these services, must be overcome to deliver relevant, useful educational content. This presentation will discuss how SolarSPELL (Solar Powered Educational Learning Library), a self-sustaining, offline digital library, can help address this challenge. Since its launch in 2015, over 200 SolarSPELL units have been installed in schools across five Pacific Island nations.
Video of Laura Hosman's presentation on 3/8/19 at East-West Center: