Regional : Learning from e-learning: Testing Intelligent Learning Systems in South Asian Countries
The Small Scale Research and Development Technical Assistance (S-RDTA) evaluates pilot tests of well-established computer-aided intelligent learning (e-learning) systems that coach students in an individualized format. The ADB-funded project undertakes rigorous evaluations to assess the impact of the e-learning tools for mathematics competencies at the junior secondary level in selected schools in countries in South Asia (Sri Lanka, initially). The second phase extends the pilot to another country in South Asia (Bhutan) and produces a comparative evaluation. These evaluations provide insights on the efficacy of e-learning tools that focus on student-centered coaching and facilitating teachers to better identify learning gaps in improving learning outcomes in developing countries.
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| Project Name | Learning from e-learning: Testing Intelligent Learning Systems in South Asian Countries | ||||||||
| Project Number | 45193-001 | ||||||||
| Country / Economy | Regional Bangladesh Bhutan Sri Lanka |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Knowledge solutions |
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| Sector / Subsector | Education / Secondary - Technical and vocational education and training |
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| Description | The Small Scale Research and Development Technical Assistance (S-RDTA) evaluates pilot tests of well-established computer-aided intelligent learning (e-learning) systems that coach students in an individualized format. The ADB-funded project undertakes rigorous evaluations to assess the impact of the e-learning tools for mathematics competencies at the junior secondary level in selected schools in countries in South Asia (Sri Lanka, initially). The second phase extends the pilot to another country in South Asia (Bhutan) and produces a comparative evaluation. These evaluations provide insights on the efficacy of e-learning tools that focus on student-centered coaching and facilitating teachers to better identify learning gaps in improving learning outcomes in developing countries. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposed S-RDTA evaluates pilot tests of well-established computer-aided intelligent learning (e-learning) systems that coach students in an individualized format. The ADB-funded evaluations assess the impact of the e-learning tools for mathematics competencies at the junior secondary level in selected schools in South Asian member countries (Sri Lanka, initially). The second phase extends the pilot to another country in South Asia (Bhutan) and produces a comparative evaluation. These evaluations provide insights on how to improve the quality of education with a focus on student-centered coaching and facilitating teachers to better identify learning gaps. The proposed S-RDTA is in line with strategies being adapted by developing member countries (DMCs) for strengthening the use of information communication technology (ICT) in education. | ||||||||
| Impact | New strategies introduce technological innovations that lead to improved learning outcomes in ADB DMCs |
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| Description of Outcome | Agreement of our education counterparts in DMCs on the results and recommendations of the impact evaluation of e-learning system |
| Progress Toward Outcome | In Sri Lanka, the project was implemented from 2011 through 2014. In 2014, MathCloud and Khan Academy e-learning systems were implemented in different treatment schools. In Bangladesh, the Government and ADB agreed in 2013 for implementation and made preparations but decided in 2014 to cancel the project as the Ministry of Education in Bangladesh wanted to see that their own teachers develop the e-learning content by themselves in Bangla. ADB extended the MathCloud e-learning project in Bhutan and was supported by the Bhutan Ministry of Education for implementation during the 2015 and 2016 academic years (February to December). |
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| Description of Project Outputs | Implementation of the pilot test Analysis and preparation of impact evaluation report Design of pilot |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | The TA uses the MathCloud e-learning system (www.mathcloud.net) developed by My Personal Data Analysis Co., Ltd. (MPDA), a leading computer-based mathematics learning solution provider. In Bhutan, MathCloud was rolled out in four treatment schools in 2015 and eight treatment schools in 2016. The final Impact Evaluation Report for Bhutan has been prepared. Based on the findings, the MathCloud program made a significant impact on the student's performance in Mathematics. The Ministry of Education of Bhutan has expressed its plans to mainstream and expand the coverage of MathCloud in more schools. ADB engaged resource persons to conduct situational and technical analysis and curriculum development training and purchased computer equipment to address infrastructure issues and supporting additional internet charges for the schools. |
| Geographical Location | Regional |
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| During Project Implementation | The S-RDTA is executed by ADB, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the respective country and the My Personal Data Analysis (MPDA). The TA is implemented by a team of evaluation and mathematics consultants with recognized expertise in the area of e-learning, managed by SAHS. Recruitment of consultants is in accordance with ADB Guidelines on the Use of Consultants by Asian Development Bank and Its Borrowers (2010, as amended from time to time). Disbursements under the TA are made in accordance with the ADB Technical Assistance Disbursement Handbook (2010, as amended from time to time). All procurement, if any, will be done in accordance with ADB Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time). The Ministry of Education of the respective country is the main counterpart agency, and ensures the required hardware and resources are available, and provide support and monitoring from the regular ministry functioning throughout the duration of the project. This includes identification of appropriate schools from within which the sample schools will be selected; ensuring availability of the required hardware (computers, printers) in the selected schools, and maintenance of this hardware as needed; and overall monitoring. MPDA, a partner institution of the Ministry of Education (MOE), works closely with the ADB and MOE teams at all stages of the pilot evaluation to ensure quality oversight and compliance with the testing of the e-learning system, and provide technical support contributing their own resources. This includes deployment of the software (adapted based on national curriculum); participation in training the consultants and field teams in the use of the software and guidance for monitoring of data entry by teachers; and contribution to adaption and development of tests to ensure alignment with the MPDA e-learning software. MPDA may also undertake its own analysis of the data, while ADB will be responsible for conducting its own independent evaluation. |
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| Consulting Services | The TA is implemented by a team of evaluation and mathematics consultants with recognized expertise in the area of e-learning, managed by SAHS. Recruitment of consultants is in accordance with ADB Guidelines on the Use of Consultants by Asian Development Bank and Its Borrowers (2010, as amended from time to time). There are a total of 8 person months of international consultants, and 12 person months of national consultants who oversee all design and implementation aspects, including questionnaire development, training of teachers, managing the software implementation, and accurate data entry and analysis. Disbursements under the TA are made in accordance with the ADB Technical Assistance Disbursement Handbook (2010, as amended from time to time). All procurement, if any, will be done in accordance with ADB Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | There is no major procurement envisioned under the TA, and if any (such as tests) will be done in accordance with ADB Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Brian Chin |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Human and Social Development Division, SARD |
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Asian Development Bank |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 06 Sep 2011 |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 06 Sep 2011 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 18 Sep 2017 |
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 06 Sep 2011 | - | 06 Sep 2011 | 31 Dec 2012 | 30 Jun 2017 | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 225,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 725,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 679,395.16 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Testing Intelligent Learning Systems in South Asian Countries: Technical Assistance Completion Report | TA Completion Reports | Jul 2018 |
| Learning from e-learning: Testing Intelligent Learning Systems in South Asian Countries | Small-scale Technical Assistance Memo | Sep 2011 |
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