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Many conversations about digital education assume stable internet access, yet millions of learners in minority language communities remain excluded because connectivity is limited, expensive, or entirely unavailable. This digital divide is especially visible in rural communities where language learning resources are scarce and online educational platforms remain inaccessible. Sopala (meaning 'innovations' in Dagbani), addresses this challenge by combining offline-first technology with Dagbani language education in Northern Ghana. Built using MoodleBox, Sopala creates portable local learning environments that allow learners to access educational content without requiring internet connectivity. The platform supports the teaching and learning of Dagbani through openly accessible digital resources designed for community use. This session introduces participants to Sopala as a practical model for strengthening minority language education through open and localized technology. It explores how offline learning infrastructure can support language preservation, improve educational access, and expand the digital presence of underrepresented languages. The session will also examine the realities of deploying educational technology in low-connectivity environments, including challenges related to infrastructure, community adoption, content development, and sustainability. Using Dagbani as a case study, participants will learn how MoodleBox can be adapted to support language learning and community knowledge sharing beyond traditional internet-dependent systems. The session aims to inspire educators, Wikimedians, language activists, and community organizers to explore offline and open-source approaches for supporting Indigenous and minority language education within their own contexts.
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