Kenya's new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) teaches three mindsets: Self-Learning, Self-Efficacy and Digital Literacy. These mindsets were fundamental for students to thrive in a changing, digital world.
Read moreKenya's new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) focuses on four key skills, called the four C's: communication, critical thinking, citizenship and creativity. These skills were chosen to help students thrive in a changing, digital world.
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Read moreTo me, the lack of strong institutions and infrastructure keeps rural Africans poor but digital infrastructure is the easiest one to build. And a future where rurals Africans could be making money online is what keeps me going.
Read moreTechLit Africa teaches digital skills in rural primary schools, because rural Africans lack opportunities to make a living, but digital skills unlock global opportunities. Our classes follow a curriculum designed to close the gap between the skills adults in rural Africa have, and the skills required to earn a living online.
Read moreA grade 3 student in Zawadi, named Jepchirchir Cate, learned how to type uppercase letters today in order to create her design project. I challenged her to make something more than just shapes and labels, so she created a school pride design.
Read moreGrade 4 in Saint Mary's learned to code with Scratch this week. Their student teacher for the day, Njeri understood the lesson very well.
Read moreOgutu, a Grade 5 student in Zawadi Academy, decided to make his own beat today. It has been many weeks since his class learned LMMS, but he was still able to make his music. Their LMMS specialist Dogo shared his work as an example for the whole school.
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