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Supporting the government in using data and evidence is a challenge that involves addressing technical, political, and institutional aspects. #EmbeddedEvidenceLabs address these aspects by establishing and strengthening processes, structures, capacities, and resources to foster the use of data and evidence. The Lab teams from the Ministries of Education and ECD from 10 countries met in Kampala last April to share their experiences in implementing Labs and learn from one another. In this blog, we summarize the main lessons learned.

Measuring Edtech Impact And The Need For Industry Certification In Ghana. https://lnkd.in/e4BR6tTG MEST Africa Ghana Education Service Ghana Educational Collaborative Ghana Edtech Alliance EdTech West Africa GEM Report UNESCO

🚀 Exciting News in Education Innovation! 🚀 Bantani Education is honoured to be part of a new publication that aims to bring innovative education to every situation. The report ‘Scaffold – a deck of cards to design competence-oriented learning experience’ has recently been published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service. It was produced in collaboration with the European Training Foundation (ETF), with additional contributions from external experts and institutions.   📘 The report is designed to empower educators to craft learning experiences that foster key competences among young and adult learnersm and it's available to download from the Publications Office of the European Union 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmaMf3xZ 👏 At Bantani Education, we take immense pride in the accomplishments of our team. Hazel Israel, Education and Skills Advisor, played a pivotal role in the creation of the Scaffold guide. Alongside Hazel, co-authors Margherita Bacigalupo, Olena Bekh, Andrea Binasco, and Lilian Weikert García have contributed their expertise to the initiative.  🙌 We are also excited about our involvement in the DARYA initiative by the ETF which incorporates Scaffold as an integral part of the training process. 🔎 Curious to learn more about Scaffold and this groundbreaking report? Dive into our blog post 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVhhSqsf EU Science, Research and Innovation #EducationInnovation #ScaffoldGuide #DigComp #EntreComp #LifeComp #GreenComp #daryascaffoldastana #daryascaffold

On Wednesday, 30th August, 2023, I delivered welcome address as the host of WiTeach Course August'23 Orientation Session with the theme: Digital Education: Mastering the Art of Teaching and Learning Anywhere, Anytime being delivered by James Oluwatosin OJEDIJI WiTeach is a brand of Dare Links Media Concepts . It commences digital education training in February, 2023. With its fast record, WiTeach has empowered educators to become 21st Century Educators, across the states in Nigeria - Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States precisely. WiTeach Course is a 6-week online digital education course with self-paced learning model. WiTeach focuses on training educators with digital tools needed to excel in their teaching profession. At the end of the training, educators would be able to integrate AI tools to make teaching easier and faster; make live notes during class with online whiteboard; easily create and launch e-assessment; use digital notebook to create lesson content; set up chatroom and launch virtual class to engage with students in real-time. From my speech, I emphasized how WiTeach Course is keen to Sustainable Development Goals. "...our WiTeach Course is not only a step towards enhancing your #digitaleducation skills but also aligns closely with one of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4. SDG4 emphasizes the importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all. In this rapidly changing world, where technology is transforming how we teach and learn, WiTeach Course plays a vital role in advancing the principles of #SDG4. By empowering educators with the skills needed for effective digital education. We contribute to providing quality education that is accessible to a diverse range of learners. Our collective efforts in mastering digital education techniques will help to bridge gaps, empower individuals and pave the ways for a brighter and more educated future". P.S Invest in your school teachers or yourself today on digital education skills. Application for September'23 Class will begin on 12th Sept., 2023. Join WiTeach Course Forum on WhatsApp for latest update 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dEu6ud7H #dlmediaconcepts #WiTeach #OnlineLearning #EdTech #TeacherTraining #TeachingWithTechnology #DigitalSkillsForTeacher #TeacherTrainingCourse #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment

On Wednesday, 30th August, 2023, I delivered welcome address as the host of WiTeach Course August'23 Orientation Session with the theme: Digital Education: Mastering the Art of Teaching and Learning Anywhere, Anytime being delivered by James Oluwatosin OJEDIJI WiTeach is a brand of Dare Links Media Concepts . It commences digital education training in February, 2023. With its fast record, WiTeach has empowered educators to become 21st Century Educators, across the states in Nigeria - Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States precisely. WiTeach Course is a 6-week online digital education course with self-paced learning model. WiTeach focuses on training educators with digital tools needed to excel in their teaching profession. At the end of the training, educators would be able to integrate AI tools to make teaching easier and faster; make live notes during class with online whiteboard; easily create and launch e-assessment; use digital notebook to create lesson content; set up chatroom and launch virtual class to engage with students in real-time. From my speech, I emphasized how WiTeach Course is keen to Sustainable Development Goals. "...our WiTeach Course is not only a step towards enhancing your #digitaleducation skills but also aligns closely with one of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4. SDG4 emphasizes the importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all. In this rapidly changing world, where technology is transforming how we teach and learn, WiTeach Course plays a vital role in advancing the principles of #SDG4. By empowering educators with the skills needed for effective digital education. We contribute to providing quality education that is accessible to a diverse range of learners. Our collective efforts in mastering digital education techniques will help to bridge gaps, empower individuals and pave the ways for a brighter and more educated future". P.S Invest in your school teachers or yourself today on digital education skills. Application for September'23 Class will begin on 12th Sept., 2023. Join WiTeach Course Forum on WhatsApp for latest update 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dqyEBP77 #dlmediaconcepts #WiTeach #OnlineLearning #EdTech #TeacherTraining #TeachingWithTechnology #DigitalSkillsForTeacher #TeacherTrainingCourse #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OF CCST in ONLINE STUDIES Discover how a Sudanese higher education institution, Comboni College of Science and Technology, overcame challenges such as power cuts and limited internet access to implement successful online learning experiences. With two international cooperation projects and a Moodle-based program during COVID-19 lockdown, the research compares student performance under ordinary conditions against online learning outcomes. The study highlights the importance of computer literacy courses and physical tutors, particularly for non-ICT related programs. Learn how this institution is leading the way in human capital development and job insertion in a challenging context. Check out the full article now: https://lnkd.in/dUiQ-b-S #socialeducation #elearning #employment

LAST WEEK IN EDUCATION I: 04 – 08 March ‘24 1. New school certificate for South Africa launching next year. “Basic education, Angie Motshekga said that its purpose is “to provide learners with expanded opportunities to display their capabilities on inquiry-based learning, solving real-world problems and designing practical solutions.” This “will better prepare them for further education and training and the world of work,” she added.” Describing the necessity for the GEC, the department said that under the current system, thousands of students leave the school system each year without a qualification which hinders them from finding jobs. The DBE said that if these learners have a certificate, they would be able to at least move on to some other form of training. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJQ42GnM   2. Mpumalanga Revolutionizes Education with Coding and Robotics in 128 Schools “This pioneering initiative by the Mpumalanga provincial government not only elevates the standard of education within the region but also positions its learners at the forefront of technological advancement. By integrating coding and robotics into the curriculum, the province is preparing its students for the demands of the future workforce, fostering a generation of innovators and problem solvers.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_HUfQTB 3. Daunted by AI? Here's how your school can get ahead of the curve “Harnessing the power of Generative AI allows classrooms to shift from the traditional teacher-centric model towards a highly personalized, student-driven space. The ability to differentiate learning and drive student engagement can positively impact academic outcomes by ensuring that we are meeting young people at their point of need.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/daW3kUzt   4. Perspective | Statistics snapshot: The intersection of AI use in education and plagiarism “Quizlet revealed the top ways educators who responded are using AI: research (44%), creating lesson plans (38%), summarizing information (38%), and generating classroom materials like tests and assignments (37%). As the education sector has been hit hard by the “great resignation” and early retirements, educators who have stayed in the profession are taking on more responsibilities than ever. So, it makes sense that they are turning to technology like AI to support their work.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/de_qJsPS

My Experiential Learning Diary- Day 1 Working with great minds like Prof. Ndubueze Leonard Mbah,'Dimeji Falana, Dare AdebayoMara Huber, Ph.D., @Dr.Chinyere Onyeisi, has been quite fascinating. Sometimes I ponder on how we have come this far in trying to solve the learning crisis in Nigeria (Enugu as a Case Study). Other times, I imagine what the future holds for the great minds that will be nurtured by the ideas and innovation in education coming out from Enugu state in years to come. Imagine a school where ideas thrive, innovation excels and production occurs right from the Nursery. Imagine a school where teachers and students jointly reflect on their learning experiences while they chart a new course to develop and sustain ideas and at the same time maintain academic excellence. Imagine a school where students are taught self-sustenance. A school with a large ecosystem that is green and ecofriendly at the same time- creating products that are used in the community. A school where children will learn how to solve the problems they face in their environment. Imagine a school that sees the possibility of raising the next generation of the 5th and 6th Industrial revolution. I simply know that children raised in these schools will showcase to the world that the development that Africa seeks begins from the quality of education they have embraced. Keep in mind- This is the future of public education in Africa. No more dilapitated buildings or lack of resources- human and capital. Technology is fully embaraced and Data becomes the key to quintessential growth and development in the classroom. I remain a catalyst of change in the educational sector.... One day and one child at a time... Watch this space. #experientiallearning #Enugueducation #smartschool #edves. https://lnkd.in/dN2jxyzn

#OnlineLearning has grown significantly across Africa in recent years as Internet access improves to complement traditional #highereducation, where educational institutions look for new ways to overcome infrastructure constraints to serve growing numbers of students. The forced closure of schools, universities and colleges during the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote working accelerated the appreciation and adoption of online learning. Our case study for this was Carnegie Mellon University Africa. We looked for motivations and aspirations that drive learners to engage in such certificate programs and inform program design #strategies and approaches that will help maximize learner enrolment, engagement and completion. Find our findings in the article below. https://lnkd.in/dv4sV-JE

UBC is offering a six-week free online "Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education" course, with an optional $50 USD certificate. The course focuses on changing structures, practices, and ideologies to strengthen relationships with Indigenous peoples. https://lnkd.in/g8gVW4nn #IndigenousAwarenessCPD #CulturalAwareness #TruthAndReconciliation #BCTechs #EngTechs #ASTTBC