As the world progresses further into the fourth industrial revolution, there has never been a better time to infuse some much needed STEM training in the education sector.
As a means to enable the education sector advance teaching and learning programmes into the fourth industrial revolution, Vodacom Business Nigeria recently organised a one day robotics training workshop for students from five Secondary Schools across Lagos.
The training took place at the Canton Concourse Training Center in Victoria Island in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, giving the students the opportunity to open their minds to the various ways in which technology is shaping the world around them.
They were also equipped with useful mechanical and programming skills which can be honed and developed as they progress through the various levels of education.
The schools represented were Dansol High School, Ikeja; Edgefield College, Lekki; Fruitful Ville College International, Ikorodu; Halifield Schools, Maryland and Holy Child College, Ikoyi.
The students in attendance, aged 12 to 15, were given a firsthand opportunity to immerse themselves in the complexities that surround the Internet of Things (IoT) and how this will affect their lives in the near future.
As part of the programme, students were taught how to build, program and control various kinds of robots which are being used to perform numerous functions in today’s world. This demonstrated the essential nature of technology in everyday life, from manufacturing to transportation and even securing lives and property.
Solomon Ogufere, Commercial Director for Vodacom Business Nigeria said: “As a business, we are committed to equipping the next generation in Nigeria with the requisite ICT skills to prepare them for the inevitability that is the fourth industrial onrevolution
We believe that it is never too early or too late to begin this immersive process in students, thereby preparing them for the post – digital age which will demand technical knowledge and skills.”
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