WorldView in the Classroom: The Thaw

Above, the sky stretches in a deep blue expanse; below, a winding stream snakes its way through the hillside, embracing the picturesque village of Getamej. That same deep blue is reflected in the eyes of Raya—a 10th-grade student at the village’s only school. “The entire village took part in the project competition; everyone knew they were doing something significant for the school. We discovered so much about our village—things we never knew before—and worked with great attention to detail. We were driven by the idea and opportunity of earning a smart board,” Raya shares with a bright smile.

“With only 90 students, our school might never have received a smart board if not for the fair and competitive nature of this program,” remarks teacher Nazeli Kerobyan.

The foundation’s team continues its visits to schools across Armenia, where WorldView is actively integrated into lessons. We observe firsthand, listen to educators and students, and assess both the challenges and achievements of each school.

In a single day, traveling from school to school, one can experience three seasons—winter’s lingering snow, spring’s thaw, and summer’s swift arrival. In one such sunlit classroom, we had the privilege of witnessing an exceptionally engaging lesson:

“The learning process has transformed completely. I live and breathe WorldView and the opportunities it provides. Ninety percent of my students are registered on the platform—we use it both in class and for homework. We utilize every tool and function. The platform enables us to study history in depth, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and analyze historical data,” shares Laura Atanesyan, history teacher at Solak Secondary School. “For instance, in today’s lesson, we explored the founding of our village, Solak, and the historical roots of its demographic formation. Solak’s inhabitants migrated from Bayazet, Mush, and Alashkert in the 1800s. Using the map, we traced our ancestors’ journey, charted routes, measured distances, and analyzed historical contexts.”

“The entire class is engaged and invested in the lesson. Even Vardges, who has special needs (Editor’s note: a student in the Special Educational Needs program), actively participates, working with the smart board and the platform’s tools. WorldView opens up a whole new world of learning,” emphasizes Naira Gharibyan, a teacher at Hrazdan Basic School No. 2. Hearing his classmates call out, Vardges beams with joy, his smile widening as he joins them.

“Our school has grown stronger. Teaching with WorldView and the smart board is incredibly effective, but demand is high—we had to create a special schedule so that every class gets a chance to use the board,” shares Gohar Engoyan, principal of Karmirgyugh Secondary School No. 2 in Gegharkunik Province.