Improving Virtual Education in Nepali and Indian High Schools

Ek Kadam Aur, Hindi for “One Step Ahead,” is a nonprofit organization that provides education and health resources to economically disadvantaged children in India and Nepal. The client enlisted a Capstone team to help improve its virtual learning program, and to conduct a pre- and post-test evaluation of its Sister Cities Program partnership. The team traveled to India and Nepal, where its members interviewed participating teachers, school leaders, and students, and administered surveys and subject tests to participating students. After analyzing the data from surveys and subject tests, and collecting information from stakeholders and clients, the team created a comprehensive report with recommendations that includes systems to measure student learning and improve pedagogical approaches in virtual classroom lessons. The team also developed the tools necessary for Ek Kadam Aur to evaluate the effectiveness of its Sister Cities Program partnership for future endeavors.