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OTONGKHWA, Arunachal Pradesh
Remote Arunachal School Embraces AI to Transform Rural Education
News reported by: Fr C M Paul SDB
In a pioneering initiative for grassroots education, Don Bosco School Otongkhwa introduced its teaching staff to Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing digital innovation to one of the remotest regions of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
Situated 33 km from Khonsa town and nearly 8 km away from the main road in the Wangcho Naga tribal belt, the school caters to around 450 students up to Class VIII, including 94 boarders. In an area lacking public transport, healthcare facilities, and even a weekly market, the institution has emerged as a centre of learning and educational progress.
All 14 members of the teaching faculty — comprising two MSMHC sisters and 12 lay teachers — participated in the AI orientation programme. The training focused on practical, accessible applications of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, for everyday educational needs.
Rather than concentrating on technical theory, the sessions demonstrated how AI could support teachers in preparing lesson plans, handling administrative responsibilities, organising examinations, planning school events such as Parents’ Day and Teachers’ Day, and even assisting with personal and family-related tasks.
The programme was facilitated by engineer Joy Isaac Menamparampil from Denmark, who simplified the introduction to AI into four guiding principles: Goal, Context, Data, and Expectations. Although originally planned as a six-hour session, the training concluded in two hours due to its concise, practical approach.
Participants expressed enthusiasm about the experience and its potential impact on teaching and learning.
“The AI training was excellent. It opened up new possibilities for making teaching easier and more creative. I really appreciated the clear examples and valuable insights,” said Fr. M. C. George.
Another teacher noted that the session enhanced confidence in using technology for communication and creative learning activities. “I learnt how it can help teachers as well as students in education. I felt motivated and excited to explore more,” the participant said.
The initiative reflects a growing effort to bridge the digital divide by equipping educators in remote tribal regions with emerging technological tools, ensuring that innovation reaches even the most underserved communities.
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