The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a four-day training programme on Pedagogical ICT Integration in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the ZSUBEB Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Musa Maizare, said the training was to strengthen technology-assisted teaching and learning in basic education across Zamfara State.
The training was flagged off by the Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Nasiru Garba Anka.
The Executive Chairman, represented by the Director of Data, Digital Platform and Analytics (DDPA), Dalhatu Muhammad Jangebe, said the programme was designed to equip education personnel with the practical knowledge and skills required to integrate Information and Communication Technology.
The programme brings together 65 participants, comprising 10 State ICT Officers, 50 ICT Instructors and five Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Desk Officers.
The participants are expected to acquire relevant skills to support digital learning and improve instructional delivery in basic education schools across the state.
He noted that technology should serve as a valuable tool for making lessons more engaging, interactive and effective, thereby improving pupils’ participation, understanding and academic performance.
The training covers key areas such as technology-based lesson planning, the development of digital teaching aids, the management of limited instructional resources, and effective device-sharing strategies.
The representative of the Chairman encouraged participants to take full advantage of the training, actively engage in practical sessions, share experiences and apply the knowledge gained in their respective areas.
He further urged them to support other teachers in adopting technology-assisted teaching methods to enhance the quality of basic education in Zamfara State.
The board appreciates the continued support of UBEC and other education stakeholders in promoting digital transformation and capacity development within the basic education sector.
The initiative forms part of ZSUBEB’s continued efforts to improve teaching standards, strengthen the capacity of education personnel and promote innovative approaches to learning across Zamfara State.