As touching deficiency in Nigeria’s educational system, the teacher modalities in engaging students in the classroom is paramount. Skills such as problem-solving, digital literacy, and critical thinking should be incorporated to improve the participation of all types of learners in the classroom. To achieve this, tweaking the study curriculum to incorporate student experience and reality will require educationists to identify…
According to UNESCO, over 500 million children were stopped from attending school because of the outbreak of COVID-19. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted Education, all schools are shut down. To us at Edupoint, education may be disrupted but it doesn’t mean our kids have to lose out. Since many schools are closed without a clear timeline to re-open…
The Edtech Summit and Awards 2020 edition was organized by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with AFRITEX from 3rd – 4th of March, 2020 @ the Exhibition Pavilion by ICC, Abuja, Nigeria. The theme of Nigeria’s Largest Educational Summit was “Educational Technology and Its Practical Application” Educational Technology (EdTech) is Nigeria’s leading annual professional development conference and exhibition, focusing on Technology Integration Strategies, digital tools and resources,…
Client Service Changes in Response to COVID-19 as of 3-23-20 As we continue to monitor reports of the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that EduPoint remains committed to delivering outstanding learning services. During this evolving health situation, the safety and well-being of our team members, tutors, clients, and families is our main priority. We greatly…
As technology continues to play an important role in different industries, education has also seen a rise in the use of technology. Technology has begun to change the way education is being provided. There have been technological impact in the way teachers teach, students learn and schools are run. This interrelationship between education and technology is what has given rise…
It is really fun and exciting to find your child read with ease. However, this doesn’t happen by magic. Early good practices improve learning and cultivate a foundation for future reading. Allow activities that foster reading to be delightful so your child keeps up. When your child shows interest, learning is taking place. 1. Show interest in your Child’s reading…
I understand that look on your face right now; wait!! Am I schooling or educating my children? This blog will help you know better. I understand that look on your face right now; wait!! Am I schooling or educating my children? This blog will help you know better. Education is derived from one of the Latin words; Educere. The word…
Every parent/guardian desires to see their children/ward reach their highest potential in the classroom. Needful to say is that the importance of parental involvement, and not simply as “homework hand-holders” cannot be over-emphasized. Parents are key players in the development of a child’s motivation and personal responsibility for a school activity. Here are ways to boost your children’s academic character:…
All moms know the importance of reading to children and by children, but how do you get a child to fall in love with reading? How do you foster an environment where you routinely catch your child with a new book under their covers with a flashlight after they were put to bed? How does a child get to the…
When I was an elementary classroom teacher, I always welcomed activities that could serve dual duty—combining the goals of two subjects at once, in a seamless whole. Such activities streamlined my work efforts (so important for busy teachers), and they used valuable classroom time to the fullest. With the current strong emphasis on literacy and math, it makes great sense…