Rigsum Research Lab

About Rigsum Research Lab

Between 2008 and 2014, the Rigsum Research Lab (RRL) served as a focal point for research, acquisition and dissemination of practical knowledge about learning technologies and its incorporation in practice, in the context of Bhutan's needs and culture. 

Rigsum Research News

  • DzType 2 Officially Released DzType 2, the world's first (and only) Dzongkha Typing Tutor is now available.Check the project page for more information.
    Posted Apr 24, 2014, 8:27 PM by Boaz Shmueli
  • Coming soon: Rigsum Sherig Collection 3.0 Following the success of Rigsum Sherig Collection 2.0, we will be releasing an updated package in the early part of May 2014. Join the Rigsum Sherig Collection Facebook group ...
    Posted Apr 16, 2014, 7:46 AM by Boaz Shmueli
  • Released: DzType 2 (BETA) We have just released the beta version of DzType 2, a Dzongkha Typing Tutor. You can read about Dztype 2, and like the DzType Facebook page.To start learning how ...
    Posted Apr 16, 2014, 7:42 AM by Boaz Shmueli
  • Rigsum Sherig Collection visits Bajothang Book Fair We just returned from two days at the Bajothang HSS book fair, where we displayed and distributed the Rigsum Sherig Collection to many schools outside of Thimphu: School principals, librarians ...
    Posted May 15, 2013, 12:36 AM by Galit Shmueli
  • The Sherig Collection Takes Off! The April 13, 2013 information session, celebrating the launch of the Rigsum Sherig Collection, introduced the collection to nearly 30 participants: teachers, librarians, school administrators, and government officials in Bhutan ...
    Posted Apr 15, 2013, 7:52 AM by Galit Shmueli
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ThimphuTech News

Recent Research Projects

Project NameDescriptionMore Info
DzType 2 Dzongkha Typing Tutor 2 Project page 
Sherig-in-a-Box Affordable educational server for offline schools Project page 
K2 Tech Corner Bi-weekly technology column in the Kuensel K2 magazine K2 columns 
The Rigsum Sherig Collection E-Learning for Schools Project page 
Rigsum Internet Cafe A space with Internet-connected computers configured for virus-free and safe multi-user operation Project page 
LMS for UWICE Implemetating Moodle for the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment Project page 
Wikipedia Bhutan Engaging the education community to create and disseminate knowledge in Bhutan Project page 
Learning Technologies for RIM Google Apps & Moodle LMS for the Royal Institute of Mangement Project page 
Mobile Dzongkha Dzongkha-enabled Smartphone (Nokia N900) Project page 
DzType 1 Dzongkha Typing Tutor 1 Project page 
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