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Oyo State Government Empowers Teachers with 18,000 Tablet Devices

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The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has distributed 18,000 tablet devices to teachers across public primary and secondary schools in the state. The initiative, coordinated by the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA), aims to integrate technology into classroom teaching and enhance teaching efficiency and learning activity. The devices are preloaded with teaching resources, academic materials, and e-learning tools, which will help teachers prepare and deliver lessons more effectively. The government has also assured that public school teachers will undergo a compulsory four-week training to equip them with the requisite knowledge and skills to efficiently operate the gadgets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the World Bank, distributed 18,000 tablet devices to teachers across public primary and secondary schools in the state.
  • The initiative aims to integrate technology into classroom teaching, enhance teaching efficiency and learning activity, and make lesson delivery more engaging, interactive, and impactful.
  • The devices are preloaded with teaching resources, academic materials, and e-learning tools, which will help teachers prepare and deliver lessons more effectively.
  • Public school teachers will undergo a compulsory four-week training to equip them with the requisite knowledge and skills to efficiently operate the gadgets.
  • The devices are expected to reduce workload and make lesson preparation more efficient.
  • The initiative is part of Oyo State's broader education reform programme, which includes upgrading school infrastructure, training teachers, and introducing innovative learning solutions.
  • The government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology to bridge learning gaps, boost academic performance, and make public schools more competitive.

Statistics:

  • 18,000 tablet devices were distributed to teachers across public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State.
  • The devices are preloaded with teaching resources, academic materials, and e-learning tools.
  • Public school teachers will undergo a compulsory four-week training to equip them with the requisite knowledge and skills to efficiently operate the gadgets.
  • The training will take place across 16 training centers in the state.
  • The government has assured that no teacher will be left out in the training, and all subjects are included in the devices, including science, arts, and history.

Sources:

  • Oyo State Government
  • World Bank
  • Oyo State Universal Basic Education (OYSUBEB)
  • UBEC
  • Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA)
  • Emmanuel College, Samonda, Ibadan
  • Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal
  • Chairman of Oyo SUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran
  • Special Adviser to the governor on Education Intervention, Hon. Suraj Tiamiyu

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