Benue State Embarks on Capacity-Building Workshop to Enhance Digital Literacy among Basic School Teachers

Strategic Insights -

A four-day capacity-building workshop aimed at promoting digital literacy and ICT-driven teaching among teachers in basic schools has kicked off in Benue State. The workshop, titled 'Stimulating Teacher Resourcefulness in Digital Education (STRIDE) and Supporting Pedagogical Rigour in Networked Teaching (SPRINT),' is being held at Government College, Makurdi. The workshop is designed to equip teachers with practical digital skills, knowledge, and abilities required to confidently lead ICT-based learning in schools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop is a collaborative effort between the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to promote digital literacy among basic school teachers.
  • The training will cover modules such as Word Processing, Microsoft PowerPoint, use of Search Engines, Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching, and Independent Learning strategies.
  • Resource persons at the training, including Dr. Nasela Pila, Dr. Erdoo Kuhwa, and Dr. Jackson Ode, will focus on topics such as online teacher presence, live lessons on WhatsApp, and pedagogical principles behind digital learning.
  • The training aims to equip 300 participants, including teachers from various Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) in Benue State.
  • The workshop is a strategic step towards aligning Benue learners with global educational benchmarks.

Statistics:

  • 300 teachers from various LGEAs in Benue State are participating in the four-day workshop.
  • The workshop will cover several modules, including Word Processing, Microsoft PowerPoint, and use of Search Engines.
  • Participants expressed enthusiasm for the training, with some expressing hope to effectively teach their learners when schools resume.

Sources:

  • Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
  • Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)

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  • The training is designed to promote digital literacy among basic school teachers
  • The workshop aims to equip teachers with practical digital skills, knowledge, and abilities required to confidently lead ICT-based learning in schools.