Education
18,000 Lagos Teachers to Undergo Digital Literacy Training
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Lagos State Government and Microsoft Office, through its affiliate, ATB Techsoft Solutions, have concluded plans to train 18,000 teachers in the state on digital literacy and its application to learning during the current coronavirus pandemic that confined school children and students at home.
The programme tagged Work-From-Home, Remote Teaching and Learning for Lagos State Secondary School Teachers is set to commence on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Commissioner of the Education in the state, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, speaking on the programme, noted that the digital training will cover mentoring, observation, creating and sharing subject-specific content.
She also stated that the initiative will cover accessing interactive classes from mobile phones and devices, diagnosing and understanding learning needs and challenges, assigning homework, give feedbacks and auto-grade quizzes and tests remotely and internal stakeholders engagement.
Mrs Adefisayo noted that the coverage of the training will transform the overall technology transformation of the education system in the state.
Chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, (TESCOM), Mrs Elizabeth Ariyo, in her remarks, noted that the highly robust course content and its sustainability on the long-term as part of Microsoft Office Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) will go a long way to be useful to the teachers.
The TESCOM Chairman also noted that the programme is easily accessible via mobile smartphones, Web browsers and robust platform for up to 1 million students, teachers and officials.
Mrs Ariyo applauded the efforts of Microsoft Office through their representative, ATB Techsoft Solutions, in utilising the stay-at-home period to equip, train and engage secondary schools teachers.
She added that this will enhance teachers’ performances in discharging their duties of imparting knowledge in the younger generations through the use of technology which is in line with the Education and Technology Pillar in the THEMES Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration and vision for teaching and learning in 21st Century Lagos.
Also speaking on the merits of the Digital literacy training programme, the Permanent Secretary, TESCOM, Mrs Toyin Awoseyi, expressed optimism that this laudable concept and initiative will enable teachers to discover the right digital skills, new mindsets, and behavioural skills appropriate in the new learning ecosystem for better students perform and global acceptance in their academics.
The Permanent Secretary urged teachers and other participants to take the programme seriously, and utilize these opportunities to its fullest while assuring that the state government will not relent in its commitment to improve the standard of teaching and learning outcomes in the State.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A block of classrooms at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mararaba in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State has been renovated by Fidelity Bank Plc.
The financial institution also donated some textbooks to the institution of learning as part of its support to education in Nigeria.
The gesture was through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), an arm of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
FHHP is a scheme of Fidelity Bank that allows its employees identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matched support from the bank.
The donation in Nasarawa State was through the Elite Bankers class of inductees of Fidelity Bank, with the project funded with voluntary contributions from newly inducted staff.
At the handover ceremony, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Mr Meksley Nwagboh, revealed that, “The school was selected due to its role in the development of Mararaba’s residents.”
According to him, “The school had not undergone renovation for the past fifteen years, and with support from the bank and pooled resources from our Elite Bankers class of inductees, this renovation is now possible.”
“We encourage the beneficiaries to put the facility to good use and reaffirm Fidelity Bank’s devotion to continue supporting quality education delivery across the length and breadth of our country,” he added.
Responding to the gesture from the bank, the Vice Principal for Administration at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mr Abdullahi Idris, appreciated the bank for the kind gesture and also lauded government efforts towards providing a better learning environment for the students of the school.
“Your investment in our school is an investment in the future of our nation. We are inspired by your commitment and look forward to a lasting partnership that will continue to uplift and empower our students. Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for our children and community,” the educator stated.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The University of Maiduguri in Borno State has been renamed after the late former president of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
The higher institution of learning was renamed after the late Nigerian leader by his successor, Mr Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night.
The announcement was made by Mr Tinubu during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Mr Buhari died on Sunday evening in a London clinic and was buried in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State on Tuesday.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Nigeria and ProFuturo Foundation have come together to distribute some educational materials designed to enhance digital access and learning opportunities for students and students in 11 schools from three of the 36 states of the federation.
Each of the educational pack contains a computer, tablets, router, projector, and other essential components and will boost digital literacy, financial education and vocational training for adults, and healthcare services.
The items are being distributed by the leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and the global initiative for educational innovation through the Kukah Centre under the Digital Communities scheme.
The goal is to enhance the understanding of vulnerable school contexts to promote innovative teaching practices more effectively and to strengthen the digital transformation of education.
The 11 schools chosen are from Kano, Kebbi and Taraba States, with 5,600 children and 34 teachers expected to benefit from the programme.
“At ATC Nigeria, we are proud to support this impactful collaboration, which brings digital tools directly into classrooms.
“Through our collaboration with the ProFuturo Foundation, our Digital Communities program is expanding access to technology and equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world,” the chief executive of ATC Nigeria, Mr Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, stated.
Also, the General Manager of ProFuturo, Ms Magdalena Brier, said the collaboration “reinforces the commitment of the two organisations against the digital divide and the education gap.”
“The alliance between ProFuturo Foundation and American Tower is a big step to improve educational opportunities for the most vulnerable.
“We are very honoured with their support for what we have been doing since 2016 and I continually think about each of the teachers, boys and girls who will benefit, because, together, we are going to contribute to transform their lives,” she added.
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