Introduced in 2021 by Techpadi’s Program Manager, Maryam Muritadha, the Techpadi Tech Sensitisation Tour has been an integral part of the organisation’s activities since 2022. Carried out in Secondary Schools, the tour aims to engage students in interactive sessions and discussions that raise awareness about the importance of technology in this new digital age. The sensitisation tour aims to:
- Raise awareness and educate secondary school students about the importance of technology in innovation and driving positive change.
- Inspire interest and spark their curiosity in technology and STEM-related fields.
- Promote digital literacy among students in public schools by giving them the right information and knowledge, that they otherwise cannot get in their schools, needed to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly.
Tour Format
Read the summary of the first leg of the tour here. Each tour usually lasts for 90 to 120 minutes and usually covers the following topics:
- General introduction to technology
- Exploring essential digital skills including internet and social media safety, online privacy, and the responsible use of technology.
- Career opportunities in technology, and the skills needed to succeed in this digital age.
- Questions and answers sessions.
- Hands-on activities to engage the students in fun and educational demonstrations, debates and group discussions.
- Supervision: This is done in schools where we have assisted to found their ICT clubs. Usually, 45 minutes is dedicated to speaking to and supervising the activities of the club members.
Get Involved
Are you a teacher or a student and want the team to visit your school? Or do you have any suggestions that can help this course? Or do you have a school that you want us to visit? Send a quick email to maryam@techpadi.africa and we’ll get on it.
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