We build the capacity of teachers to deliver digital literacy.
The Junior CodeCraft Project empowers teachers with the essential tools and expertise to introduce computational thinking, coding, robotics, and AI concepts to young learners, while also emphasizing the importance of safe internet practices.
By building teachers' capacity through hands-on training, the project aims to create a transformative impact where educators inspire a digital-first mindset, preparing students to navigate and thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world.
Strategic Objectives
Support the teaching of coding and digital literacy by providing high-quality curricula and classroom resources to complement the Competency Based Curriculum.
Train and support teachers to develop their capacity as STEM facilitators, champions and mentors.
Expected Outcomes
Teachers will build their skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver computing education for learners aged 5-14 years in line with the Competency Based Curriculum's emphasis on competencies and real-world application.
Key aspects include:
The training will be offered in collaboration with Futures Infinite and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, key partners who bring curriculum resources and technical expertise. Trained teachers will then deliver the curriculum through after-school sessions, creating an inspiring learning environment and a community of practice within their schools.
Our curriculum aligns with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and incorporates the latest resources and frameworks for STEM education. Teachers will have access to structured lessons, digital tools, and a library of educational materials to support their ongoing development and effectiveness in the classroom.
By embedding digital skills education in schools across Kenya, the Junior CodeCraft Project seeks to make a significant contribution to Kenya’s Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda. We aim to develop a skilled, tech-savvy generation that will drive Kenya’s digital economy forward.
Why we equip teachers
THE CHALLENGE:
Although Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was introduced in 2019 as a key component of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum for primary schools, many teachers in rural areas still lack the skills needed to effectively access digital learning resources on the Ministry of Education's website or operate government-issued tablets designed to enhance student-centered learning. A baseline assessment conducted before our pilot Junior CodeCraft Project revealed that only a small percentage of ECDE teachers were able to independently navigate a computer or access content on educational websites like the UK-based Code Club. This lack of basic digital skills underscored the need for foundational training, laying the groundwork for teachers to become self-directed learners and more effective educators.
OUR SOLUTION:
We provide targeted training for teachers to develop essential technology skills and improve their digital literacy, empowering them to effectively integrate technology into their classrooms in alignment with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum. By building these foundational skills, we help teachers unlock the full potential of digital resources to enhance literacy, numeracy, and 21st-century skills among their students.
In collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we empower educators to build essential 21st-century skills, equipping them to design and deliver engaging digital literacy lessons, effectively monitor student progress, and access a wealth of online resources for ongoing, self-directed professional development.
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