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Blind Music Training Institute starts ICT course

October 15, 2022
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Today’s generation is considered to be driven by ICT, or information and communications technology. Almost everybody around the world is connected to the internet, and the generation is termed the ‘information age’. Embracing this, the Blind Music Training Institute in Thimphu introduced ICT courses for its trainees. The institute trains people with low vision in traditional music.

The ICT venture of Blind Music Training Institute was launched yesterday.

Kuenga Dorji, who is also blind is an ICT expert and he would be training the young people. About nine trainees will undergo the ICT training along with their music training.

The trainees would be introduced to a basic computer course in the first six months. Kuenga said he has already designed the programmes for six months with support from experts outside the country. The basic course will be followed by advanced courses.

“We have to teach them differently because we cannot use the mouse and everything has to be taught on shortcut keys. We also need sound so we have to use a screen reader. In the first course, I will teach them screen reading, basic skills development, computer essentials, word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and online essentials,” he said.

The founder of the institute, Jigme Namgyal said ICT is one particular course or training the trainees always desired. He said the programme would help people who are blind to live an independent life.

“We have started this ICT programme in the institute because later on if they go as music instructors, ICT knowledge is a must. It is important for people like us to have ICT knowledge. As the world shifts to digital, we need to have ICT knowledge to be independent,” he said.

“I am happy as we will get to learn many new things. We will get a lot of knowledge. With ICT knowledge, we will be able to know what is happening around the world. It will also help us connect with others,” said Sonam Choden, a Trainee.

“I am very excited as we get the ICT training programme along with our music training. I feel that even if we cannot get a job with our music, we might get one with the ICT knowledge we gain. Also with the changing times, music has to go in hand with ICT,” added Dorji, also a Trainee.

The trainees welcomed the ICT course at their institute with cultural programmes. The ICT venture is supported by Society Switzerland-Bhutan and a charity called Opening Your Heart to Bhutan.

Kinley Dem

Edited by Sonam

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