Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading technology innovation centre in Nigeria and Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Nigeria’s Premier University of Education have unveiled the EdTech Centre of Excellence at the Institution.
The centre is a first of its kind academic research centre aimed at accelerating research and development in the application of technology for teaching, learning and management of education in Africa.
The launch will see the centre make significant contributions to research in e-learning and technology application in schools and classrooms.
This is one of many strategic investments in an extensive ecosystem by Co-creation HUB this year. In addition to set up and programmatic funding support, Co-creation HUB will sponsor MSc and PhD students working on advancing EdTech topics that are of interest to re:learn.
TASUED will lead innovation and advocacy for improved teacher training programmes across Nigeria to cater to the demands of digitally compliant classrooms and new teaching methods.
To define its scope of work, the centre will have a set of research focus defined at its inception which will be initiated by CcHUB while TASUED will provide academic leadership and share relevant knowledge for the benefits of multiple stakeholders in Nigeria and globally.
‘Bosun Tijani, CEO at CcHUB says, “Education is the bedrock of healthy societies. As we continue to contribute to shaping the innovation ecosystem in Africa, accelerating the application of science and technology in improving education outcomes will be crucial to driving our overall agenda”.
Abayomi Adelaja Arigbabu, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need to integrate technology with teaching; illustrating the impact a conducive learning environment can have on Students and Teachers.
