At KiBO
Foundation, each day brings new opportunities for growth and transformation. KiBO realizes that today’s children live in an era of technology
but so many have no access to it. It would therefore be very unfortunate to leave
them in the shadow while the rest of the world is progressing. That is why KiBO
has embarked on running programs that initiate and promote the use of
technology among children. The Digital Literacy Session for Children has been
designed to introduce youngsters to a journey in the field of technology.
It is further aimed at igniting interest among these children for the world of
computers. This session is based on both
the Intel and Microsoft Digital Literacy curricula modified to suit the needs
of children in attendance.
The
first of many digital literacy sessions at KiBO took place on 5th
May 2014. Sixteen children between the age of eight and eighteen attended. They were briefly introduced to computers by a certified ICT
facilitator at KiBO who was assisted by very capable KiBO Alumni. The children
then dived in to the use of computers and with guidance, learnt how to use the
mouse/touchpad, keyboard and navigate the desktop.
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| Children attending the Digital Literacy Session at KiBO |
In
the end, two things were noticed;
- The children developed a yearning to continue learning how to use computers
- Those who thought computers were only for adults developed a mindset change
With
such initiatives for children, KiBO Foundation will continue to champion
change in communities regardless of age with technology as the main tool.
Here's to Changing Lives, Changing Communities.....
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