Edo govt boosts learning, distributes teaching tablets

The Edo State Government on Thursday extended its e-learning initiatives to secondary and technical schools in its bid to modernise education and elevate learning outcomes.

This expansion involves providing educational tablets to a cohort of 414 educators from technical and secondary schools across the state.

By the end of September 2023, a total of 1,000 tablets will have been distributed.

The Commissioner for Education, Dr Joan Oviawe, while speaking at the commencement of the programme, underscored the state government’s commitment to sustaining the technology-driven transformation in education.

She said, “By September, educational tablets will reach teachers and students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, as well as secondary schools throughout the State.

“The focal point of this endeavour is to train educators who can effectively disseminate their knowledge to their peers, fostering a self-sustaining cycle of innovation and advancement within the education ecosystem,” Dr Oviawe emphasised.

Dr Oviawe accentuated the pivotal roles that teachers play in propelling the transformative influence of technology in education.

“Your role here is to become trainers; I want to extend my congratulations to you for volunteering to be trainers and for being selected out of the many who applied.

“This is an exceptional opportunity for any committed professional. It’s not a one-time event; our training efforts will persist. Being part of this programme means you are now within our sphere of influence,” she added.

Dr Oviawe assured the educators of the State Government’s unwavering support in fulfilling their responsibilities.

“We are fully dedicated to providing you with all the necessary tools for excelling in your roles as trainers,” she pledged.

She encouraged open channels of communication and urged teachers to provide constructive feedback as they navigated the new technological landscape.

Addressing the EDOSTAR fellows, who comprised nearly half of the trainees, the commissioner stated, “Your current activities can be seen as a probationary period.

We aspire to employ a new generation of teachers who are deeply committed to their profession.

“The State Government cannot continue investing in teachers’ salaries if our children are not reaping the benefits of quality education.

To become a teacher in Edo State, you must embody professionalism, competence, teachability, and the willingness to make a transformative impact.

“The evaluation process will commence this academic year. Only those who meet these expectations will receive appointment letters, while those who do not will be released from their roles.”

“This training session marked the inception of testing and adapting the functionalities of the teaching tablets. The overarching vision is to equip all students and educators in public schools with these tablets as supplementary tools, enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience in alignment with global standards.

“The distributed tablets are equipped with an array of features designed to facilitate effective teaching and learning activities.

These features include scripted lessons, academic calendars, harmonised timetables, and the ability to manage data.

These tablets act as a centralised database, fostering engagement among teachers, administrators, students, and parents.

“The integration of technology into the teaching and learning process represents a significant stride towards a more streamlined and competitive education system.

This approach harnesses multimedia resources to enrich the knowledge and skills of teachers and students, ultimately facilitating competency-based learning.

This advancement heralds a momentous step towards streamlined administrative processes, improved data management, and enhanced collaboration between parents and teachers.

Reflecting on this initiative, teachers and EdoSTAR fellows expressed gratitude to the state government for its resolute commitment to transformation.

Mr Ernest Ogoanah, an EdoSTAR from Edo College, lauded the provision of tablets catering to the needs of teachers, students, and parents, deeming it innovative and expecting it to enhance accountability through a comprehensive management system.

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