MARTINSVILLE, Va. (rbs news now) — New College Institute (NCI) has announced the launch of the EduTech Library, a resource designed to give educators free access to advanced educational technology.

The program aims to foster hands-on learning in classrooms by allowing teachers to borrow educational tools and bring them into their curricula.

Like a traditional library, the EduTech Library offers a range of resources that can be borrowed and used in the classroom.

NCI says it also provides free training and online support to ensure educators feel confident using the technology.

The goal is to enhance students’ learning through project-based activities and cutting-edge tools.

“We are excited to be able to provide access to educational technology that not only enhances the curriculum in our area schools but also provides students with hands-on project-based learning activities they may not have had access to without our EduTech Library,” said NCI Chief Academic Officer Dr. Susheela Shanta. “It is important to us to support our area schools and being able to provide educators with technology that will help their students learn is something we are extremely proud of.”

Henry County Public Schools (HCPS) is piloting the program by using micro:bits in its elementary schools.

Students have already started creating their own projects with the technology.

The resource features a variety of technologies designed for project-based learning, including Dash Robots for coding, micro:bits for hardware interaction, and STEMbots for STEM subjects.

For more information, contact Dr. Susheela Shanta at 276-403-5623 or sshanta@newcollegeinstitute.org.

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