The senator representing the Lagos East District at the Senate, Gbenga Ashafa, has said education without Information Communication Technology is inadequate.
The senator, who spoke on Friday at the handing over of computers and furniture to the Orimedu Community High School, Orimedu, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, said the need for ICT in Nigerian schools and the ability to use computers effectively must become an essential part of education.
He said, “In Nigeria of today, if we take a look at our primary and secondary schools, we will notice that chalkboard and textbooks still dominate classroom activities; there is a need for a change in the status quo.
“With the high demand for computer literacy, especially by employers, we must ensure that our children have access to computers right from primary school for development of their ICT skills.”
He said he had decided to provide the necessary tools to acquire computer skills in schools in his constituent to boost ICT education.
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Microsoft unveils cheap laptops, more tools for education
Microsoft added that JP, a manufacturing partner in emerging markets, has two new models for education customers.
When it comes to the lucrative education market, Microsoft doesn’t want to be left behind especially when that Google’s Chromebooks are increasingly popular with schools. Microsoft’s big selling point this year? More cheap Windows 10 notebooks starting at $189, and a Minecraft: Education Edition update focused on chemistry. As you’d expect, the company also has plenty of updates in tow for its Office 365 education tools, which should make lives easier for teachers and students alike.
Source : Tribune
Establishment accomplices substance firm to advance ICT in state funded schools
To help Information and Communications Technology (ICT) instruction in the nation, Oando Foundation (OF), a free philanthropy and Sumitomo Chemical, a Japanese Chemical Company, have built up three sun powered fueled ICT focuses in select open grade schools the nation over.
The association as per the accomplices will affect more than 2,400 recipients; connect the current holes in the conveyance of ICT training in government funded schools; and also engage students in Oando embraced schools with innovation aptitudes.
Source : Guardian