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61-year-old woman defies odds to achieve PhD in edtech

Leave a Comment / Reporting, Women’s Series /

61-year-old Mosunmola Kudirat Ariwoola has earned a PhD degree in Educational Technology from the prestigious University of Ilorin, Nigeria (UNILORIN). Against all odds,Ariwoola’s inspiring journey serves as a beacon of hope and motivation for individuals striving to overcome barriers and achieve their educational aspirations. Background: Dr. Ariwoola, who hails from a time when female education […]

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Artificial Intelligence for Teachers

Nurturing Future-ready Minds: Vital Conversations on AI with ChatGPT

Leave a Comment / Digital Literacy, Features /

 In the ever-accelerating march toward the future, the symbiotic relationship between education and technology has emerged as a linchpin in preparing students for the uncharted terrains of tomorrow. At the forefront of this convergence stands ChatGPT, an embodiment of artificial intelligence that beckons educators to seize a transformative opportunity. The decision to integrate AI into

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To ban or not to ban smartphone use in schools?

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France banned the use of smartphones in schools in 2018 and in Italy, teachers collect students’ smartphones at the beginning of the day. Finland and the Netherlands plan to introduce the ban in 2024. Unesco’s 2023 Global Education Monitoring report entitled ‘Technology in education: A tool on whose terms?’ cautions that while technologies in the

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The heart of my work lies in human-centred design – Nyagaki

Leave a Comment / Around Africa, Digital Literacy, Interviews /

Tell us about the significant childhood experiences and persons that have had the strongest influence on how you have turned out as an individual. As a child, I was fortunate to have my uncle, an electrician, stay with us during a formative period of my life. His presence introduced me to the fascinating world of

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UNESCO 2023 GEM Report

Technology in Education: Counting costs and benefits

Leave a Comment / Digital Literacy, Features /

In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, two worlds coexisted side by side, starkly divided by socioeconomic status and access to education technology. On one side, we find the opulent neighbourhood of Ikoyi, where the middle and upper-class families reside. On the other side, hidden away in the lush countryside of Kebbi state, lies a

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Smartphones in schools? A balancing act for learning in Africa

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The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report, ‘Technology in education – a tool on whose terms‘ has recently issued a call for the cautious use of technology, in African classrooms, emphasising that smartphones and other devices should only be utilised when they contribute positively to learning outcomes. The report acknowledges that certain technologies can indeed support

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Edtech company gifts WAEC outstanding students N2m award

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An education technology company, Chronicles Software has announced plan to award a cash prize of N2 million to outstanding students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Lagos State as part of its SuccessBOX Excellence Award programme. The SuccessBOX Excellence Award aims to celebrate outstanding academic performance and encourage academic excellence among

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WISE Awards 2023

Meet World Innovation Summit for Education Awards’ Kenya finalists

Leave a Comment / Around Africa, Features /

For thirteen consecutive years, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards have chosen, recognised and promoted six effective and cutting-edge projects that are solving major educational problems worldwide. This year’s WISE Awards will take place on November 28 and 29, in Doha, Qatar. More than 5,300 applications from more than 151 nations have been

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AI in Education

UNESCO survey shows 90% of schools, universities have no formal guidance on AI

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About 90 per cent of the more than 450 schools and universities that participated in a recent United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) global survey on the deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications have no institutional rules and/or formal guidance. The survey was prepared for the Ministerial Roundtable on Generative AI and

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CBN spreads financial literacy via SabiMONI free e-learning platform

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Financial literacy has become one of the top priorities of Nigeria’s monetary authority, the Central Bank of Nigeria and it has launched SabiMONI, an e-learning platform designed to teach as many people as possible with up-to-date financial tools and resources at no cost. It is free for all. SabiMONI through various courses and modules teaches

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Castro Ezama, SSA on education, Cross River State

If we fail in education, we will not succeed at any other thing – SA on education, Cross River

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From building a state-of-the-art teacher training centre and a fabric academy to equip the youth with essential vocational skills to fighting cultism and giving teachers a voice, Cross River State has sought to make education count and improve the lives of its residents as it grows the local economy. In this interview with Edugist, Castro

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MTN partners Yabatech to support youth empowerment

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The telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria Communication Plc recently reached a partnership agreement with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to finance skill training for youth, and youth empowerment in general. The partnership will enable MTN to support and fund the growth of twenty (20) students enrolling in Yabatech’s upcoming skill-in-demand project. However, the duration of the

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Technology in Education: How One Company Intends to Automate the Learning Ecosystem

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ITvessel Limited, an IT startup, has built a solution to makes the lives of both teachers and parents easier by automating a lot of the processes that were an inconvenience. They’ve named it the Edves Suite, and it was designed and executed by Dimeji Falana and his team. One of the major problems in Nigeria is

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