Benue SUBEB equips teachers for networked teaching, digital learning 

In a bid to improve in Digital literacy and ICT-driven teaching among teachers in basic schools, the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop. 

The training tagged “Stimulating Teacher Resourcefulness in Digital Education (STRIDE) and Supporting Pedagogical Rigour in Networked Teaching (SPRINT) is taking place at Government College, Makurdi.

In a statement, signed by Board’s information officer, Emmanuella Akese, the Executive Chairman of Benue SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba, described the initiative as a timely intervention aimed at equipping teachers with practical digital skills, abilities, and knowledge required to confidently lead ICT-based learning in schools. 

She emphasised that adopting digital teaching methods was key to meeting global education standards.

Adagba appreciated the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his unwavering support to the basic education sector, especially his commitment to building Digital Libraries in basic education schools across the State. 

She noted that this effort is a strategic step towards aligning Benue Learners with global educational benchmarks.

Resource persons at the training, including Dr. Nasela Pila, Dr. Erdoo Kuhwa, and Dr. Jackson Ode, in their separate presentations, stressed the importance of online teacher presence, how to conduct live lessons on WhatsApp, and the pedagogical principles behind digital learning.

 Dr. Erdoo Kuhwa stated, “We are stimulating our teachers towards digital teaching skills. It is expected that they will, in turn, transmit these skills to their learners.”

Modules covered during the training include Word Processing, Microsoft PowerPoint, use of Search Engines, Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching, as well as Independent Learning strategies among others.

Participants such as Abya Tertsuwa of LGEA Primary School Nyom, Buruku LGA, and Ann Beda of St. Francis Primary School, Aliade in Gwer East LGA, expressed enthusiasm for the training. “We are hoping to get the best out of this ICT training so we can effectively teach our Learners when schools resume,” they said.

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