Case Study
Making training accessible: mission accomplished by the General Directorate of Education and Teaching in French Polynesia
- Education
- Distance learning
- VideoLearning
Key figures
Many thanks to
Jean-Henri Lai Kee Him
Computer scientist in charge of digital deployment for teachers, inspectors and pedagogical advisors
Grégory Biret
Teacher in charge of digital integration for primary education
Teanini Teururai
Pedagogical and educational action department, Pedagogical and digital action centre
The DGEE (General Directorate of Education and Teaching) in French Polynesia oversees the management and administration of the region’s education system, covering both primary and secondary education. It is responsible for coordinating public schools, educational institutions, programs, and initiatives to ensure effective learning outcomes.
A complex terrain
How can digital technology be effectively implemented in an area with limited connectivity?
The vast geographical expanse of Polynesia, comparable to the size of Europe, poses a significant challenge for knowledge sharing across the territory. With 204 schools and 36 public education institutions scattered across 118 islands, travel for primary and secondary school teachers represents not only a major financial cost, but also a logistical headache. It’s a considerable challenge to synchronize in-person availability or overcome issues related to a lack of internet connection.
This challenge was further intensified during the pandemic lockdown, emphasizing the urgent need for training solutions that are accessible both remotely and offline.
To address the challenges of a fragmented and partially connected region, the most effective solution has been the development of microlearning videos:
- accessible for on-demand viewing
- without requiring a constant internet connection
- providing access to distance learning
A simple and effective video production solution
The installation of the first Rapidmooc studio successfully addressed teachers’ need for a straightforward way to create digital learning content:
- without any technical skills
- quality video production, with scalability and independence
- distribution tailored to local limitations
It also enabled the creation of informative videos, which were shared with every school and institution.
Immediate and long-term benefits
Creating video clips and hosting online meetings quickly delivered results, showcasing the clear advantages of managing training digitally.
- increased accessibility of educational resources
- flexibile content creation and delivery
- less travel required for training
Interest in the video studio has grown rapidly and attracted users from diverse backgrounds, including government figures and administrative authorities, who have used it to create informational videos. Young students have also used it to film a video with the Olympic flame, and their parents were delighted and impressed by how Rapidmooc made the filming process so effortless.
Compared to a traditional professional recording studio with a full technical team, the Rapidmooc significantly reduces production time without overly compromising on quality (particularly thanks to the much-used teleprompter feature).
"After the first Rapidmooc studio quickly proved its worth, the decision to acquire a second one followed just six months after its installation."
Language identity, an essential project
The second Rapidmooc studio was acquired as part of a major project dedicated to Marquesan culture: promoting language identity by increasing accessibility to this unique language of the Marquesas Islands.
The initial goal was to set up an audio studio to record the sounds and pronunciation of the Marquesan language. However, the deployment of the second video booth opened up additional opportunities to promote the language and make learning it more accessible. Unsurprisingly, adapting to the new booth was even smoother than with the first, thanks to the accumulated experience and the careful coordination of several dedicated lead groups:
- 2 coordinators for primary school needs
- 1 coordinator for administration (technical)
- 1 coordinator for secondary education
- the ERUNs and the academic advisor for the second studio (Marquesas District)
Use cases that continue to grow
The recording system continues to gain momentum, championed by enthusiastic ambassadors and dedicated users. Video production is expected to become even more widespread, supporting a diverse range of applications, including informational, institutional, and educational content.
New use cases and best practices are also emerging directly in the field! Acquiring a more compact and mobile video booth (the Go) appears to be a promising option, given the growing number of potential users. Among them are “kid reporters,” whose creativity shines as they craft news-style reports with impressive inventiveness.