Kenya's Digital Literacy Programme (DigiSchool)

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The programme introduces primary school children to the use of digital technology and communications. It is targeted at learners in all public primary schools in Kenya.

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To entrench ICT in the teaching and learning process and management of education in primary schools.
To equip primary schools with appropriate ICT infrastructure to support teaching and learning process.
To develop capacity of education managers, primary school teachers and other stakeholders to enable them use the wide range of ICT tools in teaching-learning process and management of schools.
To facilitate the development and accreditation of appropriate digital content that will enhance acquisition of 21st century skills.
To promote universal access and equitable distribution to ICT infrastructure in primary schools.
To integrate sustainable and affordable digital programme in Kenya education system.

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Type : AI skills and education
Name in English : Digital Literacy Programme (DLP)
Country : Kenya
Type(s) of AI capacity building activity(ies) : STEM Education (e.g. early education programmes; Digital Skills Strategies, Technology and data literacy education programmes)

Last updated : Apr 24, 2023