Shortly before the end of last year, the Association for Social Projects (VSP) set up the first four computer workstations in its residential groups. “We want and have to advance digital learning for the girls and boys who are looked after by us,” says Jan Peters, coordinator of the VSP in Stralsund and, since January 1st, also the 1st chairman of the association, which is active throughout the MV. When it comes to digitization, Peters not only has the future of learning in school in mind, but in corona and lockdown times above all homeschooling, which is currently being discussed again, learning in front of the screen at home.
Homeschooling is a challenge for both educators and students
Or in one of the four living groups from assisted living to mother (father) child groups. 14 girls and boys are currently being cared for in the four groups. There is also the child emergency service with up to five places. The latter were all occupied over Christmas.
“Learning on the screen is not only a challenge for the students, but also for our employees, who support them in this,” says Jan Peters. Some of his colleagues are still familiar with this from the first lockdown last spring when schools were closed and parents suddenly found themselves in the role of teachers. “Even back then we used our colleagues according to their special skills to support our young people,” says Peters. “Those who still had good math or language skills used them to help the various age groups.”
Insurance donated 15 computers and accessories
However, the four PC stations were not set up in the rooms of the young people being looked after, but in the housework or common rooms. “Now all that’s left to do is to use the school clouds,” says Peters with a wink and points out: “We will set up more of these digital learning spaces here.” This is made possible by a donation of 15 computers from the Zurich Insurance Group.
At the handover, the Stralsund branch manager Andreas Bernd said: “The digital development of our education system affects us all – it is now all the more important to help each other locally, quickly and easily. Students currently have to study under special conditions. For the future of our society it is essential that they receive as much support as possible. ”Across Germany, the insurance company donated 650 desktop PCs to schools and social institutions via the non-profit organization www.pc-spende.de, and these also had a monitor , Keyboard and mouse. For us this is a support with which we can implement our digital concept more quickly, says the VSP coordinator.
Donation from the proceeds of profit savings cards also helps
Shortly before Christmas, support came from the Pommerschen Volksbank Stralsund. Michael Arndt, head of the bank’s private customer bank, brought a check for 2000 euros. “Some of the savings from our customers’ savings are always used for charitable purposes,” Arndt explained and saw the donation for the work of the Association for Social Projects as well invested.
