Marketplace All-in-One Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage
Jun 19, 2025
In Malawi, a teacher shortage has left children struggling with basic literacy. To tackle this issue, the government is embracing technology by distributing digital tablets and introducing virtual lessons. These innovations aim to enhance engagement in math and reading, particularly in rural areas. Solar infrastructure and teacher training further support this initiative, promoting independent learning and increasing school enrollment and attendance rates.
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Malawi Students Using Tablet Learning
- Students at a Malawian school use tablets for half an hour daily to learn math and reading at their own pace and language.
- A digital teacher guides them, and lessons include games and exercises like division problems with mangoes.
Tech Boosts Enrollment and Attendance
- Tablets introduced in rural Malawi schools doubled enrollment and reduced absenteeism.
- Students are motivated because they want to use the tablets for learning activities.
Power and Training for Tablet Success
- Provide solar power to rural off-grid schools to enable tablet use.
- Train teachers and staff to integrate tablets into primary education effectively.