Digital Literacy
The BINCHAE Community Digital Literacy and Empowerment Programme is a 12-week, community-based digital inclusion initiative in Nigeria designed to equip underserved and digitally excluded populations with practical, real…
What you'll learn
Operating digital devices, managing files, and navigating touchscreens.
Conducting online research and identifying fake news or unreliable information. Sending emails with attachments and using professional communication etiquette. Creating documents, basic spreadsheets, and digital presentations.
Designing posters and flyers using basic image and graphic tools.
Securing personal data, using strong passwords, and identifying online scams.
Using mobile banking, USSD, and POS services safely.
Filling out online forms and accessing public government portals.
Building a professional CV, digital portfolio, and searching for jobs online.
Using social media, WhatsApp Business, and basic generative AI tools productively.
About this course
The BINCHAE Community Digital Literacy and Empowerment Programme is a 12-week, community-based digital inclusion initiative in Nigeria designed to equip underserved and digitally excluded populations with practical, real-world digital skills.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS AND TARGET AUDIENCE
Target Setting and Audience: Underserved communities, catering across 4 age groups: Children (8–12), Youth (13–24), Adults (25–59), and Older Adults (60+).
Delivery Model: Practical, blended, and community-based learning using a flexible approach suitable for smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Schedule: 3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session (72 total core learning hours).
Core Methodology: LEARN -> PRACTISE -> APPLY -> CREATE -> EMPOWER.
ASSESSMENT AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate and earn certification, learners must meet the following criteria:
Attendance: Minimum of 80% attendance.
Minimum Score: Achieve an overall score of at least 60% across practical activities (30%), assignments (15%), safety assessment (10%), final exam (20%), and project work (25%).
Community Digital Project: Complete a practical group project addressing a real community challenge (e.g., local artisan directory, health campaign, local digital marketplace).
Requirements
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Attend at least 80% of training sessions.
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Complete all required practical class activities.
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Complete weekly assignments.
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Pass the digital safety assessment.
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Pass the final practical examination.
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Participate in and complete a community digital project.
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Achieve an overall minimum score of 60% across all assessments.
Course Curriculum
12 modules · 7 lessons
- Meaning of digital technology
This lesson introduces learners to the meaning of digital technology and its role in everyday life. Learners will explore common digital devices, hardware, software, the internet, mobile networks and digital applications. They will also examine how digital technology supports education, communication, employment, business and community development, while recognising basic digital opportunities and risks.
- Meaning of digital literacy
This lesson introduces learners to the meaning and importance of digital literacy. Learners will explore the knowledge, skills and responsible behaviours needed to use digital technologies effectively, safely and confidently. They will examine how digital literacy supports education, communication, employment, entrepreneurship, access to information and community development, while developing an understanding of digital safety, privacy and responsible technology use.
- Digital Devices
This lesson introduces learners to digital devices, including smartphones, computers, tablets, routers, keyboards, mice, storage devices and other common digital tools. Learners will explore their basic functions, uses, components and safe handling, while developing practical skills for using digital devices in education, communication, employment, business and everyday life.
- Hardware
This lesson introduces learners to computer and digital hardware, including input devices, processing components, memory, storage devices, output devices, networking equipment, ports, power components, and smartphone hardware. Learners will understand the functions of common hardware, distinguish hardware from software, practise identifying and using devices, and learn basic hardware maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting skills for education, communication, employment, business, and everyday digital activities.
- Software
This lesson introduces learners to software and its role in operating digital devices. Learners will explore the meaning and types of software, including operating systems, application software, utility software, and programming software. They will learn how software supports education, communication, employment, business, and everyday activities, while developing basic skills in selecting, using, updating, and managing software safely.
- Internet
This lesson introduces learners to the internet and how it connects people, devices, and digital services around the world. Learners will explore internet connections, websites, web browsers, search engines, online communication, online learning, digital services, and internet-based opportunities. They will also develop practical skills for searching and evaluating information while learning how to protect personal information, recognize online risks, and use the internet safely and responsibly.
- Mobile networks
This lesson introduces learners to mobile networks and how mobile devices connect to communication and Internet services. Learners will explore mobile data, SIM cards, network coverage, mobile network generations such as 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, Wi-Fi, mobile hotspots, and common network problems. They will also learn how to use mobile networks safely, protect their devices and personal information, recognize mobile scams, and use mobile connectivity for education, employment, business, and community development.
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