Following a five-day digital literacy training programme organized for primary school teachers in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna, attended by 25 teachers, some of the primary school teachers were extremely and obviously elated as they were able to operate a computer for the very first time. The training was organized by Emerald-Isle Foundation (EIF) under its “Train-the-Tutor” project, designed to improve the capacity of teachers, in partnership with the Kaduna Basic Education Accountability Mechanism, IHIFIX Foundation, Queen Amina College, and Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, a youth-focused leadership development non-profit organization.
The training session was jointly organized by the Coalition of Associations for Leadership, Peace, Empowerment, and Development. Ms. Kasham Tanko, a teacher at a Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Sabon Tasha, said the training had been an “important turning point” for her. Tanko recognized this as a once-in-a-lifetime chance which transformed her from being a digital novice to a digital expert. She also said that the training had helped her become more proficient in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create lesson plans, take notes, and make presentations.
The training was deemed an “eye-opener” by one of the teachers.
She further commended EIF for providing the chance to learn how to use the internet as a resource, which has allowed her to create engaging lessons and extensive notes for her students, utilizing a variety of online platforms. Other trainees, however, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this was their first experience using a computer, although having seen them many times before. Mrs. Debora Solomon, head teacher of UBE Primary School Sabon Gida, Udawa, said that using a computer for the first time since she began teaching in 2007 was an “experience beyond description.”
The Head Teacher claimed that she is now well-versed in the usage of several software programmes, such as Google Apps for Education and other online tutoring websites. “Now I can do all these things on a computer,” Debora mentioned as she thanked Emerald-Isle Foundation. Likewise, the training was deemed an “eye-opener” by Mrs. Dorcas Dare, a Primary One teacher at Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Nasarawa I. She claims that her understanding of the digital realm has been expanded by the training that she received in digital literacy, which will facilitate the delivery of teaching and, ultimately, lead to better learning outcomes.
Participants needed to learn the fundamentals of computer usage.
Besides learning, Mrs. Dare said she has also learned how to source materials by logging into Ignite, the inspired e-platform and Nigerian Learning Passport. She said this training has much enhanced her capacity to instruct students through digital platforms. Mr. Isaac Sunday, a digital specialist with Ihifix Technology Ltd. in Kaduna and one of the trainers during the programme, stated that the training was intense since the participants needed to learn the fundamentals of computer usage.
He continued by saying that most of the teachers were using a computer for the first time, so he had to teach them the basics, such as clicking the mouse and turning the computer on and off. Keyboarding, folder creation, and the usage of Google’s collaboration features were all taught so that teachers could better communicate with one another and their students. While Mr. Sunday acknowledged the importance of digital literacy in the classroom, he noted that a lack of computers in most public primary schools in Kaduna State poses a “serious challenge” to this goal.
Training packages comprise Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, others.
The digital expert emphasized the importance of students having access to computers so that they may interact effectively with their teachers and be able to learn digitally. According to EIF Chief Executive Officer Ms. Evelyn Ode, the training packages comprise computer appreciation, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Collaborative Tools, and e-learning platforms. Ms. Ode underscored that the primary aim was for public and private schools in Kaduna State to enhance teaching and learning results in line with the modern digital era.
Related Link
Wikipedia: Website
Digital training for Kaduna teachers. – Some of the teachers were elated as they operate a computer for the first time. – Express your point of view.
The digital training for Kaduna teachers is a necessary step towards improving the quality of education in the state. By keeping up with digital trends, teachers can create more engaging and interactive lessons, conduct online classes smoothly, integrate technology into their teaching, and equip students with digital skills needed for the 21st-century workplace.
Digital training for teachers is a good move to help in upgrade the teachers skill it will improve their knowledge and help the student to learn well world is about digital now this teacher need to have experience about it so they can teach the student
I’m happy we also engage in digital training of teachers. It is a good thing to behold that teachers are also trained digitally. It helps them to be up to par internationally.
Introduction of technology to the northern state shows another level of growth in the country. Introducing it to teachers will make their work easier and faster
Impressive, what a nice program for the teachers in Kaduna state. This training will improve the method of the teachers in that local government area’s. Am very happy to hear about the computer training for those teachers over there
They should organize this training for all northern teachers because they seriously need it and it will help boost their knowledge and in turn they will be able to provide quality services to students.
The organisation sees this as a positive development since it means that teachers have a broader knowledge of the world of digital technology, which will improve instruction and, in turn, student outcomes.
The world is getting advanced daily and familiarizing these old schools northern teachers with modern age technologies like computers is an awesome idea and it should also be a requirement before employing teachers nowadays.
Bringing the knowledge and skills of modern digital world to the reach of the kaduna teachers will broaden the educational capacity in the region and also makes the student computer literate.