{"id":6140,"date":"2021-04-16T20:09:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T20:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hk.langham.org\/new-solar-powered-tech-brings-training-to-rural-zimbabwe\/"},"modified":"2021-04-16T20:09:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T20:09:15","slug":"new-solar-powered-tech-brings-training-to-rural-zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hk.langham.org\/en_us\/news-and-updates\/new-solar-powered-tech-brings-training-to-rural-zimbabwe\/","title":{"rendered":"New solar-powered tech brings training to rural Zimbabwe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Langham Preaching is partnering with Harare Theological College to provide an innovative solution to costly or non-existent internet connections in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Praying for Langham Preaching in Zimbabwe\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hLtJ_RqDVW4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before the Covid pandemic struck, the Langham Preaching team were exploring ways to reach rural communities where electricity supply and connectivity is poor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Bell, Zimbabwe\u2019s movement coordinator, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hLtJ_RqDVW4?t=489\">explained<\/a> how the new technology works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHarare Theological College (HTC) has developed the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/chatterbox.co.zw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chatterbox<\/a>\u2019, which is essentially a mini computer, the size of a cigarette packet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.langham.org\/files\/2021\/04\/chatterbox-PNG.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hk.langham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/chatterbox-PNG-300x169-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10074\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This is the single board micro computer, which is the engine room for the chatterbox. [Photos from <a href=\"https:\/\/chatterbox.co.zw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chatterbox.co.zw<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training more available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s loaded with a learning management system. They\u2019ve developed it so it\u2019s attached to a solar panel and is completely independent of both electricity and internet. It generates its own intranet. They\u2019ve loaded onto it the courses from HTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBecause of our good relationship with them, we\u2019ve also loaded the full Level 1 Langham Preaching course, videos and manuals, embedded in that. So theoretically wherever that chatterbox unit is in the country, the Langham Preaching course is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the moment HTC has made about 20 chatterboxes and they\u2019re being slowly distributed across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hk.langham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/panel-on-roof.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hk.langham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/panel-on-roof.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10075\" width=\"316\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The micro computer is attached to a solar panel, which is left on the roof of a church building or community gathering place. [Photos from <a href=\"https:\/\/chatterbox.co.zw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chatterbox.co.zw<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Langham disrupted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Langham Preaching team hopes to find people willing to facilitate the course using the chatterbox. This means training could be held in hard-to-reach places. Basic tablets are used as the interface to access the videos and other resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covid-19 has disrupted Langham Preaching in Zimbabwe because running virtual seminars during lockdowns is impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verengerai Mavesere, the outreach coordinator, said that it\u2019s very difficult for those in rural communities to access the internet because of the extortionate cost of data bundles. A huge number of Zimbabweans are unemployed or living below the poverty line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hk.langham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/Basic-tablet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hk.langham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/04\/Basic-tablet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10076\" width=\"286\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A basic tablet is used to access the Langham Preaching training materials. [Photos from <a href=\"https:\/\/chatterbox.co.zw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chatterbox.co.zw<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WhatsApp Level 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verengerai and John are piloting a \u2018WhatsApp\u2019 version of the Level 1 course. WhatsApp is widely used across Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 videos have been recorded then compressed greatly to work on the platform. John says they would love this to succeed, as it would expand the possible footprint of Langham Preaching there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please pray for the success of these new initiatives in Zimbabwe. Watch an <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hLtJ_RqDVW4\">interview<\/a> with the Langham Preaching team in Zimbabwe for more prayer points. <br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Langham Preaching is partnering with Harare Theological College to provide an innovative solution to costly or non-existent internet connections in Zimbabwe. Even before the Covid pandemic struck, the Langham Preaching team were exploring ways to reach rural communities where electricity supply and connectivity is poor. 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