Getting connected in the schools in the hills

Computing skills are increasingly important in all walks of life, but until a country like Nepal has electricity in all its villages, can afford computers and have teachers to teach the skills needed, then it will be impossible to include the subject as a compulsory part of the curriculum.  For now, it’s a ‘nice to have’.  However, slowly more schools will be able to offer their students with this vital area of education. This article explores the use of computers in rural schools in Nepal.