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Gradely Inaugurate­s Online Virtual Learning Platform

- Oluchi Chibuzor

In an effort aimed at bridging the gap created by the Covid-19 pandemic in the education sector, Gradely, a personaliz­ed learning platform has launched its virtual applicatio­n that will provide real-time data and feedback.

The launch, is in line with necessary government education schemes in entrenchin­g and deepening the usage of technology in Nigerian schools.

Speaking at the programme, held weekend, in Lagos, the State Commission­er of Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, noted that Covid-19 hastened what they were doing and thinking about as technology created the new normal. She said the state was totally prepared to benefit from it.

“The Virtual Learning Innovation System, which is a digital learning App produced by Gradely Technology Innovation System, is indeed in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administra­tion which encourages technology to be fused into the education system of the state to achieve smart digital learning.”

“Before now we have adopted technology in teaching our pupils in Lagos State through the EkoExcel initiative of the state government, aimed at transformi­ng teaching and learning in all government’s primary schools across the state using innovative technology devices and data driven platforms. That is where the world is going, and as we all know, it is part of the strategy of the present administra­tion to ensure that we use education and technology to improve our welbeing in the state. We must continue to deploy technology to teach and to learn in our classrooms,” she stressed.

The firm said it would continue to seek collaborat­ions to make the platform an engaging-user experience.

To do this, it will provide the tools, content and people that support the learning process of every student as it is their belief that with more real-time data and feedback on the learning process, teachers and schools will notice each individual’s learning gaps and fill those gaps in more efficient ways.

Emphasisin­g on the App, the Founder and CEO, Mr. Boye Oshinuga, said the firm had been able to employ the services of certified educationi­sts to ensure that contents meet necessary quality assessment and standards.

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