Gambia
Teacher Union (GTU), last Thursday concluded a-three-day Information
Communication and Technology (ICT) training for 26 teachers from various
schools across the country.
Participants
were trained on basic Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, power point,
spreadsheet, electronic communication based on the privacy of the internet, how
to detect fake news and fake websites
and online freelancing. It was held at YMCA head office along MDI road
in Kanifing.
Oumie
Kujabi, IT training manager described ICT as important, saying it plays a big
role in the work of teachers, especially in this modern world when the
classroom is changing with digitalisation.
She
said when teachers understand ICT, they will be able to impact it in their
teaching profession and also teach the students. She highlighted that some people will go up
to university level without any knowledge on ICT and that usually bring
struggle in their assignments.
Mrs
Kujabi urged participants to utilize what they learnt from the training when
they return to their various schools.
She also called on the ministry of basic and secondary school to conduct
more of such trainings, especially for junior and primary school teachers who
are the foundation.
Abubacarr
Camara, a participant and teacher at Kotu senior secondary school said he was
inspired by the training, particularly the use of excel programs.
Mr
Camara thanked the organisers for the opportunity and urged his fellow
participants to practicality what they have learnt to help themselves and their
students.
Leeza
Jammeh, also a participant and a teacher at St. Joseph senior secondary school
said she was having just basic understanding of ITC before the training and
have now improved a lot.