During a teacher development workshop in July, Daraja teachers discussed the importance of computer literacy for Daraja Academy graduates.
Martin, our computer class teacher and IT specialist on campus, works closely with Daraja students and teachers to integrate technology use into classroom curriculums.
“Based on how the world is right now, every employer expects you to be computer literate. We must empower our girls to have this skill to help them succeed in their goals,” expressed Martin.
This week, two volunteers on campus, Ian Brodie and his father Steve, taught workshops to all Daraja students about the Internet and cyber security and safety.
Topics during the workshop included privacy on social websites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, an introduction to Wikis and how to correctly source research from them and how to interact over e-mail providing websites such as Gmail.
“Think about it this way,” explained Steve, “Everything on the Internet is permanent. Before you post or send something think, would I want this on a billboard in Nairobi?”
Giggles from the girls showed that they understood his sentiments. With Daraja girls using the Internet for classwork, it is important that they learn safety and security measures. Each form was attentive and excited about these workshops, despite them each being held after a long day of classes.
After the class, the students had only great feedback to report. “I am confident that I can be safe on the web now,” reflected Alice, Form 2.
“The strongest tool to have,” Martin believes, “is the ability to research on the web and be computer literate so students can continue learning through their life and also be valuable at work.”
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