Marketplace Tech Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage
Jun 19, 2025
Malawi is facing a severe teacher shortage, yet it’s embracing tech to revolutionize education. Digital tablets and virtual teachers are being introduced to promote interactive learning in math and reading. This innovative approach aims to improve student enrollment and attendance, bridging gaps in resources. However, the balance between technology use and traditional staffing remains a hot topic of discussion.
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Malawian Kids Embrace Tablet Learning
- Students in Malawi's rural school are using tablets and headphones for lessons with a digital teacher.
- Eleven-year-old Matthews enjoys learning math, especially division, through interactive tablet exercises.
Tablets Boost Attendance Strongly
- Tablets raised enrollment to 100% and cut absenteeism in the rural Malawian school.
- Solar panels power tablets where electricity grid access is lacking, enabling technology in remote areas.
Support Tech with Power and Training
- Provide solar power and secure storage to enable tablets in off-grid schools.
- Train teachers and education officers to effectively deliver tablet-based learning.