Here are updates on the GoTeach project as of today, 24th of June 2007.
1. Teach Team
Razeem and Abullo joined the team.
Currently working on the teach time table, identifying teaching materials/aids and preparing an estimated budget for the team. These will be finalised within a day or two.
They are also preparing teaching notes for Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Accounts.
New member, Shaheeda joined the team and responsible for preparing Chemistry notes.
Study and exam skill notes are also currently being prepared.
Team is also looking for a volunteer who can help with preparing Economic notes
Decided on how to go about measuring the effectiveness of the project. Work on this will be started soon.
2. Logistics & Communications Team
All the schools and island offices have been informed about the project.
The schools are getting prepared for the GoTeach project.
Atoll chief, Mr. Ali Waheed has been also informed about the project.
The schools have indicated the subjects they most want assistance and the number of students participating the O/L exam.
Some schools have already met the PTA to discuss the project.
The MoE has officially informed the schools about GoTeach.
Transportation means from Kadhoo to the islands have been identified.
Letter to Ministry of Atolls informing about the project is prepared and ready to be sent. This will be done shortly.
Estimated budget for the team provided to Finance Team.
Contacted Island Aviation Services and booking for flights already made. IAS also offered 15% discount on the tickets. A request has been made to IAS to change some of the booking details. Awaiting for their response.
Contacted MTCC Male' requesting a quote for speed boat transfer from Kadhoo Airport to required islands. Awaiting for their response.
Secured office space from Ministry of Gender and Social Services with internet connection.
New member, Ubad joined the team and will be working on securing teaching aids/materials
2. Marketing & Advertising Team
Final draft of advertising plan and sponsor letters are being drafted.
Currently working on the advertising schedule.
GoTeach was promoted among CHSE students at Dharubaaruge after the exams. Chocolates and sweets were distributed and manged to record 160 interested students.
Firu and Hinna went live on Mariyaad programme and provided information about the project to public. A second appearance is planned on the same programme to provide and update of the project.
Contacted Haveeru and Miadhu to cover GoTeach. They agreed to publish an article about the project. This needs to be followed up.
Managed to get a very good deal to print 100 t-shirts from Naushad Arts. Mrf 30 per t-shirt.
Briefed about the project to Minister of Youth, Minster of Gender and Social Services and Minister of Atolls.
Printed leaflets, posters and application forms.
Leaflets and posters displayed at CHSE.
Information session held at CHSE on 23rd June 2007 to provide information about the project.
GoTeach Logo finalised after taking a vote among team members.
3. Finance Team
Currently working on estimated budget for the project. This will be completed within days.
Liaising with Marketing Team in preparing advertising plan and sponsor letters.
Time Plan for the entire project has been prepared identifying task managers and date of implementation.