In today’s fast-paced digital world, effective communication is the backbone of a successful school. Yet, many schools in Kenya still rely on outdated methods such as printed notices, bulk SMS, sporadic meetings, and word-of-mouth updates. If your school is not leveraging smartphone-based communication, you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to enhance engagement, streamline operations, […]
In today’s digital age, effective communication between schools, parents, and students is paramount. WhatsApp, with its widespread popularity, has emerged as a go-to platform for creating school groups for communication. While it offers convenience, it also comes with significant risks that are often overlooked and this endangers the very fabric of a school community. From […]
How do we close the social gap in access to education technology in Kenya? This is a question that Childrise foundation through Child Fund Kenya is working hard to answer by taking a bold step to reach to the less fortunate communities in Tharaka Nithi county, Kenya. In partnership with Infoney solutions Limited and other […]
Some years back, many schools and learning institutions started to adopt school management systems which worked offline. Despite several limitations, these systems worked well. However, as time goes, the need to bring all stakeholders on board and in real-time is increasing and this has made the offline systems not viable anymore. As integrated connectivity and […]
Technology in education is the inevitable change that the educators of the 21st century will have to embrace. For years, policy makers, teachers, parents and students alike have been weighing the potential benefits of technology in education against its risks and consequences. Prior to introduction of the Competency-based curriculum (CBC), teachers and students could afford to […]
With the students at home for the holidays, parents find it hard to keep them busy. One way to keep learners engaged is through learning. Most of them tend to put their books aside during this time and stay glued to the television and mobile screen. However, this doesn’t mean they should spend all their […]
Challenges of implementing E-Learning in Kenya Education is going digital, and with that, there are a lot of challenges that educators and students face. Moreover, many digital learning tools conflict with each other, making it hard for the education system to catch up with the advancements in technology. In the future, students will be able […]
Moving from print to digital learning content is opening a whole new world of possibilities to learners accessing curriculum content today. In Kenya, digital learning content is anchored in the curriculum designs as one of the requirements in the teaching and learning process. But determining which content is high quality and meets the needs of […]