Digital Literacy Training for Osun State Teachers Strengthens Use of Technology in Classrooms

Efforts to improve technology use in classrooms and enhance access to digital learning resources for public school teachers in Osun State have gained momentum. Two hundred teachers have been trained in digital literacy, with the initiative aiming to equip primary and secondary school teachers with digital skills and tools to improve teaching and learning. The training is part of a broader Digital Literacy Training and School Connectivity Programme organized by IHS Nigeria Limited, in partnership with UNICEF, with support from Focus Teens Foundation. The programme aims to bridge the digital gap in education, connecting schools to reliable digital infrastructure and providing access to the Nigeria Learning Passport, a powerful e-learning platform.

Key Takeaways:

• 200 public school teachers in Osun State have been trained in digital literacy to enhance teaching and learning in their respective schools.
• 40 primary schools and 60 secondary schools were selected by UNICEF, with two representatives from each school participating in the training.
• Osun State joined the Nigeria Learning Passport platform in December 2024 and integrated it across both primary and secondary schools.
• The programme aims to connect schools to reliable digital infrastructure and provide access to the Nigeria Learning Passport, a powerful e-learning platform.
• Specific programmes, initiatives, and stories mentioned include:

+ Digital Literacy Training and School Connectivity Programme by IHS Nigeria Limited, in partnership with UNICEF, with support from Focus Teens Foundation.

+ Focus Teens Foundation's broader connectivity initiative to extend the programme to Kwara, Abia, Jigawa, and Nasarawa States.

• Participants expressed optimism that the training would enable them to cascade the knowledge gained to their colleagues and students, and help students to compete globally.

Statistics:

• 200 public school teachers have been trained in digital literacy in Osun State.
• 40 primary schools and 60 secondary schools were selected by UNICEF, with 80 representatives participating in the training.
• By 2030, according to UNICEF mandate, all schools are expected to be digitally connected.
• 100 schools will receive routers with free, unlimited data.
• The programme will be extended to four additional states: Kwara, Abia, Jigawa, and Nasarawa.

Sources:

• UNICEF - not explicitly mentioned in the source material
• IHS Nigeria Limited - not explicitly mentioned in the source material
• Focus Teens Foundation
• None mention date in the source material