THE CITY of Makati is set to distribute ‘On The Go’ flash drives, designed for offline learning of students, Mayor Abby Binay said.

“The OTG flash drive is part of the Learner’s Package provided by the city to all public school students in Makati, from preschool to senior high school. It is one of the primary tools we came up with to ensure that no student will be left behind as we go through the new normal in education,” Binay said.

An OTG flash drive contains digitized self-directed modules and video broadcast editions that can be used in various gadgets such as cellphones, laptops, desktop computers, ipads, tablets, and smart televisions.

Binay said that the city’s Learning Continuity Plan for school year 2020-2021 addresses the common and unique needs and concerns of students arising from the adoption of the blended learning.

“The plan deals with issues such as limited access to gadgets and Internet connectivity. It contains ways and means to ensure continuous learning while keeping our students and teachers safe from Covid19 infection,” Binay said.

“It also highlights the role of stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and barangay officials and workers, in the effective implementation of all the programs and initiatives detailed in the LCP. After all, the education of the youth is a shared responsibility which requires no less than the collective effort of all stakeholders,” she added.

Last month, the city started distributing the learner’s package to parents and guardians of nearly 85,000 students in public schools under Project FREE.

Each package contains printed modules, a parent’s journal, textbooks, uniforms, and two washable face masks.