Some Nigerian journalists and youths will make up participants at a digital literacy training that seeks to enhance their ability to code and bridge the digital gap in the society.
Logiscool, an academic institution had a demo section where they introduced 36 ICT Journalists and 12 ICT photo Journalists to coding over the weekend in Abuja in a bid to create awareness of the importance of coding.
Speaking on the initiative and the huge benefits Nigeria will get through the innovative approach to digital education, Manager and Master Franchise Partner of Logiscool School Nigeria, Jasmina Marcikic said:
“We are committed to the importance of digital literacy and would like to raise awareness on the topic in Nigeria with the support of selected expert journalists,” she said
She further said that , “Coding and digital literacy has become an essential tool today in a variety of fields, from academic research to arts, sports as well as journalism. Digital literacy means everything from navigating digital environments in a conscious way to becoming digital content creators of articles, posts, videos, interviews, games, apps instead of just passively using digital environments and consuming digital contents.
“By teaching coding and all other areas of digital literacy (digital graphics / videos / photos, game design, app creation, robotics), Logiscool’s mission is to enable kids to navigate diverse and future-proof career paths. Based on our longstanding experience in digital education, we have developed our own method and platform, where children can learn how to code in a game-like manner.” Marcikic explained.
Benefits
On the benefits of the programme for journalists she said,
“What we do for journalists is that we offer a demo lesson for journalists, them and their children in the frame of an exclusive open day. They get information on the world of digital literacy and the importance of programming, leveraging the power of coding.
“Journalists need to contact Logiscool Master Franchise Partner in Nigeria for more information. There are still selected cities where Logiscool schools can be opened in the country and new partners can gain exclusive territories there for teaching. ”
According to her, “Coding teaches people how to think logically, communicate easily and clearly and solve problems in creative ways. These skills are already essential today, but in the future where robots can perform many areas of today’s work tasks, these will be vital for success. Therefore learning coding and other areas of digital literacy is important not only for kids but also for adults.”
“At Logiscool, children do what they like the most – spend time with computer games. But they don’t just play with them; they create their own games. While learning the main principles of coding, they acquire the most important skills of the future – problem-solving, analythical and logical thinking, creativity, endurance, and more.”
Marcikic noted that the school has a uniquely developed and scalable curriculum for the children.
“With its uniquely developed, proprietary education platform and scalable curriculum, Logiscool can adapt teaching to the age, knowledge level, and learning speed of students and thus maximize the level of satisfaction both for children and their parents. Offering classroom-based and online courses, camps, and other after-school programs in 20 different topics related to coding, robotics, and digital literacy for children aged six to 18, Logiscool has the most varied service portfolio in the coding education sector for children,” she said.
The Logiscool, trains kids and teenagers the basics and essence of programming and digital literacy, is an international digital literacy and coding school, operating in five continents already with over 130 schools. And the school offers in-school and live online courses, workshops, and camps for kids and teenagers aged 6-18 in the topics of coding and digital literacy.
Hauwa Abu
