11/06/2025
Kardatzke Memorial School, part of the Camara Education Kenya network, recently visited Tom Mboya Boys School, a partner institution equipped with thin client computers. Located just a few kilometers apart, the proximity made the visit easy to arrange while providing Kardatzke students with access to a new learning environment.
This visit was part of the ongoing Thin Clients Project, which aims to expand practical IT skills among students. It was especially important because all of Kardatzke’s computers had reached the end of their life and were written off as e-waste, leaving the school without functioning machines. At Tom Mboya Boys, Kardatzke students gained hands-on experience programming with Scratch on thin client computers provided by Camara Education Kenya. To ensure meaningful participation, the number of visiting students was matched to the available workstations, allowing for one-on-one or small group sessions where each student could engage directly with the software.
For many of these students, it was their first opportunity to code in a practical setting. Using Scratch’s visual and beginner-friendly interface, they learned foundational programming concepts such as sequences, loops, sprites, and event handling. They created simple animations and interactive stories, which boosted both their creativity and confidence in using technology.
The visit underscored the benefits of thin client technology in schools, offering affordable and accessible digital learning tools that can reach more students, especially in resource-constrained environments.