Private sector targets linkage opportunities for educators in Nigeria with digital programme

Determined to provide the needed digital opportunity for teachers and educators in Nigeria, HP Inc in collaboration with Intel has launched the HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy (IDEA).

The newly launched programme offers teachers digital opportunities based on educational frameworks from leading international universities.

In the COVID-19 era, educational institutions in Nigeria are scrambling with the new realities and are finding themselves forced into rethinking their operational models in the midst to ensure minimal disruption to their student’s learning experience and career development. While technologies are increasingly available, teachers find themselves navigating new territory as they balance in-person, online, and hybrid learning.

Mayank Dhingra, senior education business lead for the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe at HP Inc., said, “Education is among the worst-hit sectors from the pandemic. At the same time, it is one of the most promising sectors that – if we get it right – can reap the benefits of this new way of learning.

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In fact, we can now reach even more people than we ever did before. While the technology is advancing fast, there is a constant need to innovate to remain resilient. Hence, we need to make sure that teaching staff are able to acquire the right skills to take advantage of blended and digital learning solutions, which is why we have partnered with Mirai and Intel to launch HP IDEA.”

“This programme is exciting as it is focused on pedagogy rather than based on a specific product. This way we can equip educators with the latest tools and best practices in teaching and learning, which in turn will enable better learning outcomes,” he continued.

Christine Nasserghodsi, cofounder of Mirai commented, “We have been supporting schools in their response to COVID-19 since February. What began as a crisis response has evolved into a long-term approach to teaching, learning, leadership, and the use of digital tools and resources. Effective distance and hybrid learning require innovation and a deep understanding of learning design, one aspect of which is the use of technology.