Liberia

Tech for High School Initiative

2023 2023 Winner Project | Engage Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage)

Tech for High School Initiative is providing Internet Computer Technology infrastructures to high schools teaching students and teachers computer skills prior to taking a project-based approach in having students utilize their skills in solving complex problems in Liberia. Introduce a new ICT curriculum to teach students 21st-century skills such as Microsoft Office, coding, programming, web, mobile development, Robotics, Electronics, entrepreneurship, etc.
Training teachers on ICT so that schools can integrate ICT into their regular teaching practice to enhance the teaching-learning process and conduct online classes (using platforms such as Moodle, zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangout, or other similar platforms) in case teaching-learning needs to continue virtually.

Archie Forpoh is a social entrepreneur and STEM Education Advocate. He is the founder of Innoignite, a youth network advancing STEM Education in underserved communities, to diversify the next generation of change-makers innovating for social good. He holds a STEM credential as a Master STEM Trainer from STEM.org. He is also the Transfer Multisort Elektronik – TME Education and the Next Einstein Forum – NEF Ambassador in Liberia, promoting electronics and STEM-related activities. Archie has received several awards, including being voted as one of the top ten finalists of the “Momo Heroes of Change” in 2023. He is passionate about education, innovation, technology, community volunteerism, inclusion, and advocacy.

Events with Archie Forpoh

Tue | Nov 07, 2023 | 09.30 AM - 11.00 AM Berlin Time

Falling Walls Engage Pitches – Session 1: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists

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