French Embassy, Kucheza gaming to train Lagos teachers in game-based computing
BY MOTOLANI OSENI
French Embassy has partnered Kucheza Gaming to train Lagos State teachers with Game-based computing skills.
To this end, Kucheza Gaming, in collaboration with Ukie Digital Schoolhouse and Nintendo UK successfully hosted its latest Teachers’ Ingenuity Day, an innovative training programme designed to introduce Lagos State public school educators to game-based learning.
The event empowered 36 teachers from 24 schools in District IV with creative, pedagogical approaches to teaching computing concepts.
With limited access to computing education and devices in schools, Kucheza Gaming’s Ingenuity Day focused on the Playful Computing Curriculum an award-winning, unplugged programme that teaches computational thinking without requiring immediate access to a computer.
This hands-on, interactive curriculum equips teachers with tools to make STEM education more accessible and engaging for students regardless of technological resources.
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Speaking on this, Service Lead at Kucheza Gaming, Gbenga Folorunsho said Teachers are the catalysts for educational transformation, adding that, by embracing game-based learning and digital literacy, “we are equipping our teachers with the essential tools to prepare students for a technology-driven future. We are also grateful for the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria, whose sponsorship has been pivotal in making this initiative a reality.”
A highlight of the day was the introduction of the Kucheza Teachers Track—a long-term initiative offering continuous professional development through mentorship, resources, and specialised workshops. He also stated that the programme aims to sustain teachers’ growth and foster the integration of digital literacy into everyday classroom practices.
As a next step, selected teachers will be empowered to kickstart the Playful Computing workshops in their respective schools, bringing game-based learning directly to students.
