Facebook explained that My Digital World is a consolidation of all the platform’s digital literacy programs including Safe Online with Facebook Facebook Literacy DigitalLiteracy Nigeria
Facebook explained that My Digital World is a consolidation of all the platform’s digital literacy programs including Safe Online with Facebook, Ilizwe Lam, and eZibo, and will be offered virtually this year to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commenting on the announcement, Policy Programs, Manager for Economic Impact and Digital Literacy, Facebook, Phil Oduor, said: “We remain committed to equipping young people and the general public across Sub-Saharan Africa with the vital digital skills needed to navigate the digital world, especially during these challenging times of COVID-19.”
The training is free and open to youths aged 13 years and above, and will also focus on teachers, parents and guardians. The sessions commence from Monday, June 15th, with the programme including Up to 90-minutes Instructor-led live webinars featuring presentations, demos and virtual discussions.
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