To enhance digital literacy and examination preparedness, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board (SEB) has successfully conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) training workshop for Senior Secondary School (SSS) teachers across designated zones of the territory’s six Area Councils.
Speaking before the commencement of the intensive training, the Director/Secretary, FCT SEB, Dr. Sani Mohammed Ladan, stated that the training aimed to equip educators with the necessary skills to guide students through the transition to West African Examinations Council (WAEC)’s CBT system.
He explained that a total of 88 senior secondary schools were invited to participate, with each school nominating three teachers for the training.
A total of 199 participants actively engaged in the workshop, which covered crucial aspects such as CBT navigation, software functionality, and strategies for effective student preparation.
Dr. Ladan emphasized that the training represents a proactive step in ensuring that FCT schools are well-prepared for WAEC’s transition to CBT.
The SEB boss reaffirmed his commitment to supporting schools in this transition by addressing resource gaps and organizing follow-up sessions for continued learning.
He reiterated the Board’s commitment to continuously enhancing the knowledge of teachers, students, and non-academic staff to improve their ability to deliver quality education services.
Dr. Ladan commended the participants and the ICT experts drawn from various departments and boards within the FCT Education Secretariat for their dedication to the initiative.
He further called on stakeholders in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector to collaborate with the Board to expand ICT knowledge in schools and among staff.
The Director/Secretary expressed gratitude to the Minister of FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for the provision of ICT facilities, including the distribution of laptops and tablets to schools across the FCT, assuring that the facilities would be utilized effectively and maintained for long-term benefits.
Expressing their delight with the workshop, the participants acknowledged the immense benefits of the training, particularly the hands-on practice with the WAEC CBT demo platform.
They requested additional ICT facilities and the development of an offline CBT demo platform to address connectivity challenges in some schools, as well as further training to accommodate more teachers.
The participants also commended Dr. Ladan for being in the forefront of this first-of-its-kind initiative, which they believe will significantly enhance the preparedness of students and teachers for the digital examination era.
The Zones include Kwali, Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Zone 1,2&3, Gwagwalada, Kuje,Kubwa and Bwari Zones respectively.
