The Ondo State Government has commenced the digitalisation of secondary education across the state. Teachers and students are already undergoing training as part of the initiative.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, disclosed this on Friday in Akure. He spoke during the grand finale of the fourth edition of the Digital Quiz Competition for secondary schools.
Government invests heavily in digital education
Ajibefun said the government is making significant investments in digital education. He noted that a large number of teachers have received training and will transfer the knowledge to their students.
He explained that the training programme is continuous and aims to prepare schools for digital transformation.
“The state government is investing heavily in digital education, with the training of our teachers and students in preparation for the digitalisation of our education system,” he said. “The training is a continuous process.”
He added that ICT teachers in public schools received a week-long training on digital education last month. This exercise started last year and will continue.
“For the students, when you train the teachers, indirectly you are training the students because the teachers will return to train them,” he added.
Digital equipment supplied to 50 schools
The former Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University also disclosed that no fewer than 50 public secondary schools have received digital equipment.
“Digital equipment has been supplied to our educational institutions, particularly secondary schools,” he stated. “About three weeks ago, one of our technical partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, supplied computer equipment to 50 public schools in the state.”
Digital quiz competition promotes literacy
Speaking on the digital quiz competition, Ajibefun said the initiative promotes digital literacy. It also prepares students for the demands of the 21st century.
“The world is rapidly evolving into a digital society where knowledge, innovation and technological skills have become indispensable tools for national development,” he said.
“The Digital Quiz Competition was conceived to promote digital literacy, stimulate academic excellence, encourage healthy competition among schools and prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.”
Permanent Secretary speaks on competition
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Akindele Ige, said the competition strengthens digital literacy among students.
“The Ondo State Digital Quiz Competition is more than an academic contest,” he said. “It is a platform for nurturing critical thinking, creativity, innovation and digital literacy among our young learners.”
Schools that participated included Fiwasaye Girls’ Secondary School, Oyemekun Grammar School, and Greater Tomorrow Secondary School, among others.
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