Telecom’s Pathsala CUG service for parents, students and school staffs

KATHMANDU: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started ‘Pathshala’ corporate user group (CUG) service to the students, their parents and teachers of the community schools.

With NT offering CUG service for the students, their parents, and teachers of the community schools, they could leverage the service to carry on their teaching-learning activities through telephone services at a throw-away price.

The service which aims to establish a learning link between the government and community schools teachers, students, and their parents could be availed by the members of the School Management Committee from now onwards.

As per the Contingency Action Plan on School Education 2077 BS put in place to make sure the teaching-learning activities continue despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the state-owned telecommunications company had distributed CUG service at a very reasonable price.

Under the service, the service-seekers could avail the service for a total of Rs 99 per month (excluding the government tax and ownership tax). The users could also hold unlimited conservations in a closed group, according to NTC’s spokesperson Rajesh Joshi.

Furthermore, the users could get 8GB of data for them to avail of teaching materials available on the website of the Education and Human Resources Development Centre, informed Joshi. The users could send bulk SMSs to each other without any additional charges while as many as 100 SMSs could be sent and 1GB of data could be used for free of cost at any given time for educational purposes.

To complement this initiative, educators and parents can further enrich learning by utilizing Downloadable reading worksheets, which are readily available online. These worksheets provide structured activities that align with the curriculum, offering children an engaging way to practice reading and comprehension skills. From phonics exercises to story-based activities, these resources are an excellent way to reinforce classroom teachings and foster independent learning at home.

Incorporating digital resources alongside traditional learning methods helps create a well-rounded educational experience for students. With access to high-quality worksheets and interactive tools, children can strengthen their literacy skills in an engaging and structured manner. These resources not only support classroom learning but also provide an opportunity for independent practice, allowing students to build confidence in their reading abilities.

One such platform offering valuable educational materials is ReadingDuck, which provides a wide range of downloadable worksheets tailored to different reading levels. These worksheets include phonics drills, sight word recognition exercises, and comprehension activities that make learning more enjoyable. By integrating these resources into daily lessons, educators and parents can ensure children develop a strong foundation in reading while keeping them motivated and curious about new topics.

Combined with the robust connectivity provided by the ‘Pathshala’ CUG service, such tools ensure that every student has access to a holistic and resourceful learning experience.