The Lagos State Government in partnership with Chronicles Software Development Company has launched the largest digital classroom in Africa.
The EkoDigitalSchool.com, which is built on cloud architecture, was launched on Tuesday.
It can accommodate two to 10million students concurrently and would be data free to create equal access for all students so that no one is left out.
The Co-founder of Chronicles Software Development, Koyejo Oluwatosin, who spoke at the launch, said the platform is incorporated with all subjects which are aligned based on the curriculum, (week by week) while it also has various important features like assignments, tests, examinations and reports to ensure continuous interrupted learning, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages.
Oluwatosin further stated that the Eko Digital School takes a consecutive approach to learning where student are expected to finish specific requirement before getting to the next level of content.
He also revealed plan to make digital report cards available as well as universal examination engine for the conduct of SS2 mock exams, SS 3 qualifying exams and teacher promotion examinations among others.
Folashade Adefisayo, the Commissioner for Education, lauded Chronicles Software Development Company, sayiong the digital school, which is open to all students and teachers in Lagos, will help them become tech savvy, learn life long skills as well as help build the 21st century skills that should be integrated into teaching and learning.
She said, “This pilot scheme is aimed at using digital technology to push education to a world class quality.”