OCLIPSTRATEGIC OUTLINE

OCLIP

• The Open Computer Literacy Program is a strategic intervention program designed to raise computer literacy in Nigeria.

• It is based on the knowledge that a literate population is VITAL for development

• It also is an apostle of skill acquisition as a vital tool for personal and national development

• The common denominator today is computers.

• By empowering the generations coming we are securing our own futures. As a people and a country.

• Education offers specific knowledge for specific purposes.

• Intelligence applies knowledge to solve specific challenges

• OCLIP seeks to intelligently educate and empower the children with the basic tool of the new world economy.

• From schools through health , commerce communication and even recreation, computers are the new window of opportunity.

• The door is in front of the children the key is in the lock we seek to simply teach them how to unlock it , open the door and walk into their future.

Goals

• Provide free ICT and language training to1million

Nigerian kids aged 10 to 17 by 2020.

• Raise literacy levels by 30% in target segment by

2020• Track and monitor recipients over a 5 year period and

provide support and further free business training in phase 2 of the project.

Key Assertion

• Computer Literacy is the new literacy for developing countries.

• This is because it combines language skills covering use of English or national language and skill acquisition.

• Using computers is a SKILL hence OCLIP is creating skilled literate young people

• The long term goals offer a literate nation that is ready to embrace the future.

• This is a future that is ICT driven from communication through medicine commerce and improved lifestyles.

• It also opens the children to the world of the internet shaping positively their world views and allowing them access to knowledge that can be applied.

• Empowerment leads to greater number of small businesses which are the backbone of development

OCLIP Centres

• Partner secondary schools will be designated OCLIP centres.

• Primary targets will be in educationally disadvantaged areas.

• Schools have been selected because they will eliminate the need for tents and other paraphernalia

• Power can also be routed directly from the grid or generated.

• All centres will also have wireless internet access

Hardware Requirements

• One computer per child during classes.

• This is NON NEGOTIABLE.

• However to be cost effective each computer will have as many as 5 guest accounts.

• Thus 200 computers would train 1000 kids

depending on scheduling and windows of opportunity.

Software Requirements

• Facilitators. These are key to the success of the project

• Their duties include:– Instruction– Mentoring and Inspiration– Identification of brightest prospects for further support

• Child evaluation based on:– Computer literacy– Social adaptation and adjustment– Team skills– Moral persuasion reflected in choices made during class interactions and exams.

• Crime, drug abuse and absenteeism levels increased 60% in American schools AFTER Moral Instruction was dropped as a subject in ALL schools.

• Any wonder why we are facing problems with kids in Nigeria AFTER it was dropped from the curriculum in Nigeria?

• However OCLIP is of the belief that if the kids see positive role models they will begin to align.

Volunteer System

• The systems seeks to get people who are employed to be facilitators.

• In every state of Nigeria there are at least 1000 employed Nigerians in the corporate

sector alone.

• A 5% recruitment success rate would provide 50 facilitators.

• With class size FIXED at 50 students 2500 children can be taught monthly.

• These numbers are conservative estimates but show the potential.

• The key function of the facilitators is to INSPIRE the children.

• A dearth of role models outside sports and music industry circles have caused and will cause us greater problems if not addressed.

• Children will imitate ANY model of success they see.

• OCLIP seeks to offer different role models from corporate and SME Nigeria.

OCLIP Classes

• 6 hours on Saturdays

• 4 hours of ICT and practical use.

• 1 hour of Language improvement skills

• 1 hour of break.

• Classes: 9am - 3pm

• After each class spot tests will be conducted

• Take home assignments will also be served up

Funding

• The long term goal is to get support from Nigerian brands.

• This will be in the form of items required

• Sponsorship will be PRIMARILY product and service led.

Partnership windows

• Computers

• Wireless connectivity

• Power generation

• Fossil fuel support

• Security

• Feeding

• Beverage support

• *Print consumables

• Transportation logistics

• Media partnerships to educate the public on the initiative and offer Calls To Action.

• Local and international air travel

• * Print consumables will be a one of cost but will be minimised where possible via e books and online assignments.

Target partners

• HP• Zinox• Intel• Microsoft

• Swift Wireless Networks• Mobitel Limited

• Mobil Nigeria Unlimited• Chevron Nigeria

• Airtel Nigeria

• UACN• KFC• Sweet Sensation• Nutricima• Coca Cola Nigeria• 7up Plc

• Arik Air• Etihad Airways• Air Nigeria• MDS• LASG• Toyota Nigeria

Deliverables

• Full Curriculum Sept 30 2012

• Draft course material with sample electronic and hardcover version Sept 30 2012

• Printing of 1000 copies of course materials by October 9 2012

• Volunteer confirmation by October 25 with stand up volunteers for all confirmed.

Test Run

• October 27 is the target date for the first test run.

• Classes will commence on that date

• Proposed venue is St Finbarrs’ college Akoka

• Second proposed venue is Bellina Private College Akoka

• Third proposed venue is CMS Grammar school Bariga Lagos.

• 100 kids will be enrolled in the scheme.