(HBO) – An internet connection and Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform was all two seventh graders needed to use Micro:bit language on their laptop to perfect their latest STEM science project.
Pham Mai Anh and Do Trong Thanh Minh of Su Ngoi Primary
and Secondary School (Hoa Binh city) were instructed to develop their project
over two months and came up with their "Automatic greenhouse watering
machine ".
These students were two among many hundreds of
students in Hoa Binh province that benefited from Vietnam Forward, a
partnership between Qualcomm and the Dariu Foundation. The aim of the project
is to enhance digital literacy and empower youth in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Representatives of Qualcomm and
Dariu Foundation guide pupils of Kim Dong secondary school (Tan Lac district)
to use laptops funded by Vietnam Forward.
Enhancing
digital skill - key to digital transformation in education
In implementing the Vietnam Forward programme,
Qualcomm and Dariu Foundation sent 2,400 AOAC computers to pupils in rural and
mountainous regions in Vietnam. The computers, equipped with a mobile 4G/LTE internet
connection, helped learners to access information technology and improve
learning efficiency.
Since the project began in 2019-20, Hoa Binh’s
Department of Education and Training stated the Dairiu Foundation has provided
500 laptops, 65 desktops, 30 tablets, 945 smart phones and 620 Micro:bit
circuit controllers.
According to Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong, the education and training sector needs
to conduct training and technology transfer and invest in equipment to support
learning.
The support of international organizations and
donors in technology transfer is an important source for the sector to bring
about a digital transformation. To date, about 100,000 pupils at 80 primary and
secondary schools in rural areas nationwide have received technical equipment
to supplement their learning. Along with that, over 6,000 teachers said they
feel more confident in teaching programming after attending training courses.
Pham Mai Anh and Do Trong Thanh Minh, grade 7A, Su Ngoi primary and
secondary school (Hoa Binh city) operate their product "Vegetable watering
machine in greenhouse”
Digital skills have improved for students and
teachers under the project in Hoa Binh province, key to assisting the sector to
grasp new opportunities and enhance the digital transformation.
Hoa Binh is home to 531 educational institutions
that include 230,334 students and 19,635 teachers. Understanding the importance
of the digital transformation to education and training, the sector has mobilized
funding to improve infrastructure, supply equipment, and improve teaching
capacity. Online training has been improved as a part of efforts to implement the
transition in the 2022-2025 period, with a vision to 2030./.
(HBO) – From a disadvantaged commune, Gia Mo (Tan Lac district) has been honoured with new-style rural status earlier this year, thanks to concerted efforts made by local Party organisation, administration and people.
(HBO) – The Party Committee and administration of Luong Son district’s Cu Yen commune always pay attention to caring for people with meritorious services to the country. The activities to take care of policy beneficiaries, war invalids and martyrs' families are more vibrant during holidays, New Year, or on the occasion of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27), reflecting the deep gratitude of local officials and people to their sacrifices.
(HBO) - Recently, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to arrange capital to carry out the National Target Programme on New-style Rural Area Building in Yen Thuy district, especially for communes that strive to fulfill criteria of new-style rural areas as well as those who seek recognition as exemplary new-style rural areas. In fact, large investment is needed while the resources of provincial and local budget are still limited, therefore, the mobilisation of capital from the people and other agencies is essential.
(HBO) – For about one year of implementation, a special emulation movement among the public security force of communal-level localities in Hoa Binh province has helped strongly improve each police officer’s awareness and performance. It has encouraged the force to maintain a good grasp of the local situation and effectively carry out the "All people safeguard the Fatherland’s security” movement, thereby helping ensure security - order and win people’s support.
(HBO) - In the school year of 2021 - 2022, the appropriate units and schools in Luong Son district are facing many challenges, especially the unprecedented pressures caused by Covid-19 pandemics. However, with the spirit of overcoming difficulties, the whole district has made efforts to implement the synchronous solutions to maintain and improve the quality of education.
(HBO) - The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee on June 29 organised the 2022 Children's Forum themed "joining hands to protect children - Speak up to prevent and combat child abuse and violence". Attending the event were Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Steering Committee for Child Protection; Dang Hoa Nam, Director of the Child Protection & Care Department under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; Nguyen Thi Bich Lien, Director of ChildFund Australia in Vietnam; and Khong Huong Lan, representative of World Vision in Vietnam, among others.