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ABOUT US
BDEI is an experiential learning computer education and STEM program that aims to train 500,000 public school students between ages 8 -18 across all the states in Nigeria
The goal of the project is to introduce learners in underserved communities to the world of digital literacy and equip them with the basic digital knowledge that is required to succeed in the 21st century world and workplace.
The training will cover critical areas like collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, citizenship, etc.
The training will also cover Introduction to computing, productivity tools, basic web skills, workplace essentials, big data, cloud technologies and cybersecurity in the intermediate stage.
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OBJECTIVES
These are some of the objectives we are determined to achieve
To increase the number of digital literate children across Nigeria yearly
To increase the number of children willing to study and participate in STEM at a tertiary level yearly
To ensure that children are exposed to the skill set needed for advanced learning and decent work
To empower children in rural communities with digital skills required for the future of work and advanced learning for the 21st century yearly
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES
These are some of the objectives we are determined to achieve
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50 Master trainers who will become BDEI champions
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5000 teachers across underserved communities in Nigeria will become expert trainers using the BDEI curriculum, learning content and platform
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500,000 children will be empowered with skills set and STEM education necessary to becoming digitally literate
ACTIVITY ROAD MAP
Find out how the program is being carried out
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01
Baseline Survey
The baseline survey is to gather data on the current state of secondary schools in alignment with digital education. The survey would be carried out across 8 states in the 6 senatorial district area of the country. The result from the survey would be published.
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Champions training
This training is the Train the Master trainers program for all selected champions. The BDEI curriculum would be introduced to the selected BDEI champion.
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School sign up
All interested schools would sign up on the portal.
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School Training commences
The training would be conducted in all participating schools. Teachers would be responsible for training their students using the BDEI curriculum for 6 months
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Intrastate BDEI challenge
The BDEI Challenge between schools in the same state. Schools will be selected to qualify for the regional challenge
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Regional BDEI Challenge
The BDEI competition between different regions in Nigeria.
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National BDEI Challenge
This is the National BDEI competition where the best students in various regions compete for the ultimate prize
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