Share Paper: Use of Artificial Intelligence for Mobile Teacher Training in Africa

  1. Thierry Karsenti, University of Montreal, Canada
Thursday, June 27 2:55 PM-3:15 PM Oud West

Abstract: With its 46.3% poverty rate, Niger is one of the poorest nations on earth. In addition, of all the African countries, Niger has the fewest teachers as well as the highest percentage of unqualified teachers (83%). Like other developing countries, a key education issue in Niger is the need to improve initial and continuing teacher training programs. Accordingly, Niger, like many other countries, is seeking new ways to train teachers, and uses of ICT for education will play a leading role in this effort. However, many educators are insufficiently trained to teach. The ambitious UTIFEN project is an innovative response ...