Technology Driven Learning
The T.E.A.L. (Technology Enabled Academic Learning) project offers an engaging learning platform where students watch videos to learn without a lecture from a teacher. The video watching is followed up with the teacher facilitating activities designed to apply the concepts learnt. This approach has significantly enhanced students’ understanding and love for learning.
At government schools where our T.E.A.L. (Technology Enabled Academic Learning) programme was implemented, enrolment surged by 44%, and attendance rose by 34% a testament to the power of engaging instruction and renewed student motivation. These gains underscore a deeper truth: when learning is joyful and relevant, students show up, participate, and thrive.
Theory of Change
Developments in Literacy
Transforming Lives Through Education
Current Conditions
Low learning levels, Rote memorization,
High drop out after Grade 5, lack of quality materials,
Limited access to technology.
Strategies
Quality digital lessons delivered via technology,
Student-centered activities, Training with ongoing support to
ensure all students are learning.
Activities
Develop content (learning videos / lesson plans / assessments), Train teachers, Coach teachers, Facilitate virtual communities of practice.
Results
Measurable growth in student learning, Changes in high order thinking skills, Improved access to technology.
Impact
Improved education quality in Pakistan,
Improved attendance and
retention.
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED ACADEMIC LEARNING
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED ACADEMIC LEARNING
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Low learning levels,
Rote memorization,
High drop out after grade 5,
Lack of quality materials,
Limited access to technology
STRATEGIES
Quality digital lessons delivered via technology,
Student-centered activities,
Training with ongoing support to ensure all students are learning
ACTIVITIES
Develop content (learning videos / lesson plans / assessments),
Train teachers,
Coach teachers,
Facilitate virtual communities of practice
RESULTS
Measurable growth in student learning,
Changes in high order thinking skills,
Improved access to technology
IMPACT
Improved education quality in Pakistan,
Improved attendance and retention
Theory Of Change
Developments in Literacy
Transforming Lives Through Education
Prior
Knowledge
Teacher introduces lesson & elicits prior knowledge.
Video
Viewing
Students view videos on LCD Screens.
Think Pair
Share
Students discuss the video with a partner.
Think Pair
Share
Students discuss the video with a partner.
Hands On
Activities
Students take assessment on tablets.
Hands On
Activities
Students take assessment on tablets.
Digital
Assessment
Students take assessments recording responses using clickers.
Assessment
Results
Teacher receives assessment results to further guide students.
Read To Grow, Read To Learn
In addition to the conventional library with paper books, the DIL Trust UK “Read to Grow, Read to Know” e-library initiative allows students to access iPads for reading comprehension in English. These tablets are a low-cost, innovative way to get engaging stories into the hands of each reader at schools where library space is limited.
Additionally, the whole community benefits from the library, with the school encouraging students’ family members to borrow books to help foster a reading culture that extends beyond school.
Benefits
Increased reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence
Enhanced engagement in independent reading
Strengthened librarian capacity through targeted training
Expanded access to leveled reading materials through both print and digital formats
34,093 Students
Benefited from the programme in 2024 across 136 schools including 66 government and partner schools.
122 Librarians
And supporting language teachers were trained to facilitate reading sessions and promote effective library use.