From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hameed Bobboyi, has emphasised the significance of advancing multimedia proficiency among teachers.
Dr Bobboyi made the remark while declaring open a three-day training session for smart schools on utilising multimedia studio equipment in Abuja.
The Executive Secretary, who was represented by the National Coordinator of the UBEC Digital Resource Centre (DRC), Professor Bashir Galadanci, noted with satisfaction that all UBE model smart schools were being well-equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia content development studios. It was, therefore, crucial for teachers to become fully familiar with how to utilise the various sophisticated tools and equipment in the production of high-quality educational content for their learners.
Delivering the welcome address, the Head of the UBEC DRC Training and Capacity Development Unit, Dr Hafsat Lawal Kontagora, underscored the importance of the training in refining the skills of the smart school teachers in content creation and its relevance in their professional development.
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She explained that the workshop aimed to develop the capacity and enhance the skills of selected teachers from the 13 operational smart schools, staff of the UBEC DRC, and some officers from the Public Relations Unit of the Commission.
“The workshop was also designed to equip the participants with practical knowledge and provide hands-on experience in managing multimedia studio equipment for educational content creation, video production, and multimedia presentations.
“The exercise furnished the participants with the requisite skills in the production of high-quality educational materials and enhanced multimedia communication through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and group activities.
“It also enriched their abilities to use multimedia equipment like cameras and sound systems effectively. The trainees were adequately upskilled in post-production techniques and gained proficiency in effective editing and refinement of multimedia content,” she added.