Posts by Author: Tyler Cinnamon

Nelly hosted computer classes for neighborhood kids in April after she flew to Mogotio. The kids learned new tech skills like photo-editing, design and even coding.

Nelly flew to Kenya this year with 44 used laptops in her bags! It was way cheaper than shipping them over sea. Now we can ship used Mac and PC laptops to schools in Kenya for $50!

We have come a long way since starting TechLit Africa in 2019. Experiments in Kenya became plans for 2021: 10 computer labs in primary schools.

There is an urgent need to speed up growth of the digital economy in Africa at governmental, corporate, and individual levels. A few African countries have experienced massive economic growth after investing in telecommunications, digital trade, and fintech services. Participating in digitalization at an individual, corporate, or national level will spur innovation, create jobs, boost economic growth, and improve sustainable internet connectivity.

Self-efficacy means believing in your ability to succeed in any situation. In a learning environment, self-efficacy shapes how teachers and learners set objectives and go about achieving them.

You could be stranded on what to do with old computers that still work. Alternatively, you may be creating a solid IT asset disposition plan but not sure where to start. Either way, this article will help you spot the best solution. Here are five things you can do with your company’s used computers.

Tyler is a self-taught programmer. He wants to see children growing up in the developing world to have the same opportunities with technology that he had.

TechLit builds computer labs in rural Africa and supplies computers to rural African schools and libraries. This one of many posts sharing what we learned while running an open computer lab in 2019.