Aga Khan School in Kenya has been nominated amongst four other schools across Sub Saharan Africa as the World’s most innovative educator as part of Microsoft’s 2014 Class of Mentor Schools and Inaugural Class of Expert Educators.
The four schools were chosen from over 250 global applicants in 80 countries. The other three include the Government Secondary School Jabi in Nigeria, Gayaza High School in Uganda and SARM State Secondary School in Mauritius. Eight teachers from across sub-Saharan Africa were also nominated.
The one year programme recognises visionary educators who are using technology to improve student outcomes, equip them with 21st century skills and who are paving the way for other teachers by demonstrating the effective use of technology in learning.
“At Microsoft, we strongly believe in the role that well-prepared educators play in helping today’s youth overcome the emerging opportunity divide and guiding them toward the education, skills and opportunities they need to prosper in the hyper-connected era,” says Djam Bakhshandegi, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Partners in Learning, West East, Central Africa & Indian Ocean Islands.
“To be selected, schools must demonstrate a commitment to innovation and take advantage of technology to enhance the delivery of their lessons in creative and inspiring ways,” explained Djami.
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