CherYsh Educate

e-Shiksha

E-Shikshas (Ages 12–18): Preparing adolescents with digital and vocational skills.

Key Features of e-Shiksha:

Digital Literacy for All:
- Training students in programming, logical reasoning, and physical computing through hands-on coding in Scratch, Python, and HTML.
- Encouraging project-based learning, with students creating competition-worthy projects annually.
Community-Centric Design:
- Revamping existing community spaces to establish fully equipped computer labs accessible to students from Grades 5 to 9.
- Engaging local women as trained Learning Facilitators to build sustainable computing education ecosystems.
Integrated Curriculum:
- A 50-hour, grade-specific computing curriculum that blends academic subjects (Math, Science, and English) with practical coding applications.
- Physical computing, problem-solving, and design-thinking modules emphasize real-world relevance.
Empowering Educators:
- Ongoing training for Learning Facilitators to master digital tools, deliver interactive lessons, and integrate computational skills into teaching.

Impact Highlights

Operating in Haliyal Taluk, Karnataka, for over three years, e-Shiksha has:

Reached over 100+ students per center across multiple rural villages, benefiting learners aged 10 to 16.
Created a recurring 12-month intervention cycle to provide continuous support for students and facilitators.

Key Partnerships

CherYsh collaborates with leading organizations to enhance the e-Shiksha initiative:

PiJam Foundation: Supplies content, hardware, and training for digital literacy programs.
Raspberry Pi Foundation: Provides affordable hardware (Raspberry Pi processors) and baseline assessments.
ThoughtWorks: Delivers communications platforms and technological infrastructure.
Intel: Communication Networks
Mphasis: Business Software Standards
Seclo: Solar based power

STEM Integration in e-Shiksha

To deepen the impact of e-Shiksha, the program integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education:

Curriculum Design: Practical modules in robotics, circuitry, and engineering challenges.
STEM Kits: Tools and resources for interactive experiments, emphasizing applied learning.
Educator Support: Training Learning Facilitators in STEM education methodologies.

Program Objectives

Develop Digital Proficiency: Enhance programming, logical reasoning, and physical computing skills among rural students.
Foster Creativity: Encourage students to create projects for coding competitions, promoting innovation and critical thinking.
Empower Learning Facilitators: Train young women as Master Trainers to sustain and scale the program.
Promote Inclusivity: Increase access to quality technology education for rural girls, creating a gender-equitable learning environment.
Integrate STEM Skills: Equip students with practical knowledge that bridges academics and real-world applications.

Outcomes and Vision

Establish a pipeline for technical education, higher studies, and tech careers in rural areas.
Empower a network of women Master Trainers who can teach tech in regional languages.
Close the digital divide, providing students with tools to compete with their urban counterparts. Participate in this century’s digital economy
Spark local innovation by creating platforms for tech expression and entrepreneurial exploration.

Partner with Us to Drive Lasting Change

We are ready to scale our initiatives to create a powerful, sustainable learning ecosystem—one village at a time.

I started as a junior Shiksha facilitator at CherYsh Trust and later became a computer facilitator. Despite initial challenges, training equipped me to teach computers to students, many from tribal communities. Teaching them requires patience. I’m grateful to CherYsh for bringing the program to this remote village. The villagers have embraced it, providing all the necessary support.

As a proud eShiksha program parent, I’m thrilled to see my daughter, Soumya’s, incredible progress. Before joining, she had no computer or technology experience. Now, she’s confident and skilled. Watching her work and enhance her tech abilities daily is wonderful. I’m fortunate Soumya had CherYsh’s eShiksha program.

In a small classroom, the eShiksha program began. Initially unfamiliar with computers, the children learned basics in a fun way. They used mice and explored Raspberry Pi tools for educational software. As weeks passed, they mastered tasks like typing, creating digital art, and coding simple programs. Their excitement grew as they discovered technology’s endless possibilities. CherYsh, a life-changing force in our villages, made this possible.

Initially unaware of computers, I assumed learning MS Word and Excel would suffice. However, CherYsh offered more than that. I discovered coding and computing, which ignited my passion. Seeing the LED light up after successfully coding filled me with pride and joy. I’m grateful for this chance to learn and grow.