In a bid to improve learning in secondary schools, MultiChoice Uganda has supported 15 secondary schools in northern Uganda with ICT equipment.
Speaking during the official handover ceremony in Gulu district last week, one of the recipients, Robert Ojok, the head teacher of St Joseph’s College Layibi, said the equipment would help bridge the gap between the rural and urban-based schools.
“I have no doubt that the beneficiaries of this project will put them to full use … these will help the students, teachers and the communities,” Ojok said.
According to MultiChoice Uganda, the project follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the education ministry in 2015. Since then, at least 90 schools across the country have been equipped with digital learning equipments.
The support from MultiChoice comes with a 50-inch flat screen, with free access to educational channels such as geography, biology and mathematics, intended to improve the local mindset.
Alfred Kyaka, the assistant commissioner for Secondary Education, said television is a powerful technology for learning that will enhance digital learning strategies set by the ministry.
“Classrooms must have the right motivation for students to come to school; so, this concept of TV learning is providing us with the wider learning approach,” he said.
“We are integrating ICT including television in the learning process to make it very interesting and appealing, but at the same time ensuring the students get quality education.”
On behalf of MultiChoice, Charles Hamya, the general manager for Uganda, said that the service on the programmes would help teachers and students review the videos to establish weaknesses and strength in their learning process.
“Through the educational channels we offer on our platform, we believe we are working towards a common goal with our partners the ministry of education in achieving positive impact in the sector,” Hamya said.
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