Writing at GEMS

This week Paul has been back to GEMS, the school where he has the delightful privilege of helping out. He has now set up 4 laptops with special software that enable the children to listen to what they write. They can even listen in a special Indian English voice. 

Today, the 4 laptops with the special text-to-speech software were introduced to classes 6 and 7. The children in both classes are working on stories about their mothers, and the children are taking turns using the computers to write final drafts. They can listen to their work to help edit what they have written.

It is evident that the students of GEMS love their mothers very much. They are completely engaged in this project, and producing great work. Paul will visit the students' villages to take pictures of the moms, so the photos can be included with the stories. The finished stories will be shared online, and perhaps published on paper. Stay tuned...

Paul travels 23 km each way on his motorbike to get to end from GEMS. Here are a few pictures taken along the way to and from school today.