Why is it important to promote technological tools of learning in primary schools?  The answer to this question is a fairly simple one. Primary schools are the formative years of learning and development and are an important part of educational hierarchy which is crucial in shaping the future generation of a nation. At the mid school level lot of initiative have been taken to digitize education such as the use of tablet computers, interactive learning, visual displays and improvised curriculum. The same effort can be seen replicated at the higher and tertiary level of education as well. However, when it comes to primary schools- the use of technology in education is not as formidable. The reason for this is that it very difficult to determine the ways and means in which ICT model at primary school levels can be implemented.

Before talking about the methods of implementation of ICT in primary schools, it is important to discuss the challenges that come in the way. Primary school educators teach young children a prescribed curriculum that is revised not as frequently. The scope for improvisation is limited. Another thing which is observed is that primary school teachers have fewer training opportunities especially those related with the use of technology. But most importantly it is the limited allocation of resources and funds which is mostly directed towards tertiary and higher seat of learning that restricts digitization of primary schools.

There is a need for a collaborative plan where in teachers, administration, technological enterprise, parents and student can equally participate. The plan also requires allocation of funds and resources that allows the purchase of computers, tablets, WIFI connection, up gradation and maintenance of software. Besides this it is equally important to impact technological training to the teaching staff to ensure that digital learning material is appropriately used. The plan should also be sustainable for a long lasting impact.

If compared to the developed nations, primary level education in developing nations is in a much critical state. Besides the obvious lack of training and allocation of resources, the schools also lacks basic infrastructure such as a proper school building, classrooms, books and stationery. Implementing a quintessential ICT set-up is far from practical in these regions. For school in such areas, countries and continent the approach of digital education has to be very different.

The use of technology in education has showed amazing results in the field of academics. It has made learning more exciting, teaching more impactful and evaluation more accurate. But for maximum students and teachers to enjoy the good of technology in education, it is imperative to make it more adaptable and affordable. mElimu is the symbol of that vision, which is designed keeping in mind the challenges of education in a developing economy. It is a product that combines hardware prowess and superior content in a compact tablet. The implementation of technology in primary schools in far reaching villages and towns is important and needs to be tackled with a whole new perspective. It is extremely important to re-call that all education effort which is majorly targeted at a higher level shall only succeed if primary education is made robust.