A virtual learning platform focused on programming education for children, RYD-Learning, has initiated a self-sustaining training programme for children.
Speaking at the end of a transformative 12-day free digital literacy programme for children, aimed at evolving a digital literacy revolution in Lagos, recently, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of RYD-Learning, Michael Boyo, said the platform held the 12-day programme for 300 children.
He said the programme helped to arm and equip the young minds with the essential and vital tools of the digital age – programming, interactive communication and critical thinking.
He stated that RYD-Learning, in partnership with world-class educational organizations, organized training for about 700 children between January and August, 2024, to ignite young minds and shape the tech titans of tomorrow.
He said: “RYD Learning is a dynamic virtual learning platform focused on empowering children and teenagers between the age range of 6-17 through hands-on digital literacy and technology education.
“Our mission is to democratize tech education by providing free, accessible, and high-quality training programmes to students, particularly those from underserved communities.
“Since our inception, we have successfully trained over 1,000 children globally, including in Nigeria and the diaspora, helping them build foundational skills in programming, digital literacy, and collaboration.”
He said that the platform’s success in the 12-day programme was a testament to the dedication of its founders and partners, who are united in their vision to empower the next generation of tech-savvy leaders.
Also speaking, the Programme Lead, Aderonke Iyiola, said she was passionate about inspiring and empowering the next generation of tech innovators through dynamic, hands-on learning in coding and digital literacy.
Iyiola said that the virtual training would entail cutting-edge curricula implementation and mentorship in an inclusive environment that nurtures creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking, preparing students to excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Another co-founder, Damilola Odunaike, while emphasizing on the importance of a seamless learning experience, said, “After graduating, I discovered a significant gap in technology education, but at RYD Learning, I ensure our engineering team builds a platform that makes connecting kids to our facilitators easy, ensuring they have a positive and impactful learning experience.”
