Lebanese Alternative Learning (LAL) is an edtech nonprofit that believes technology can give every child in Lebanon free, good-quality education. It was started by two professors, Nayla Fahed, from French literature, and Naji Ghora, from educational technology, and its main product is Tabshoura, a free e-learning platform. In 2018 LAL signed an agreement with CERD, Lebanon's national centre for educational research, to develop Tabshoura for students across the country. Because many schools lack reliable internet or power, LAL also made Tabshoura in a Box, a small device about 10 by 7 cm that works as a local hotspot so students can reach lessons offline. It was piloted with 397 secondary school girls with Malala Fund support. In 2021 LAL added Lalmoudaress, a content library made by teachers for teachers.
Lebanese Alternative Learning (Tabshoura) at a glance
- Tabshoura is a free e-learning platform
- Partnered with CERD in 2018
- Tabshoura in a Box works without internet or electricity
- Launched the Lalmoudaress teacher library in 2021
Who is behind Lebanese Alternative Learning (Tabshoura)
- Nayla Fahed (President). Source: crdp.org
- Naji Ghora (Co-founder and Vice-President). Source: crdp.org