When Oluwatobi Atilade first walked into the media studio where he now works, he was not trusted with the editing computers. He watched. He observed. Other people handled the projects while he learned from the sidelines. Today, those same people call his name whenever a video needs editing. “Let Tobi do it.” For him, that…
Hello Elite Educators! Before we dive into what’s ahead, here’s a quick roundup of what happened in May and what we’ve got lined up for you this month. MAY HIGHLIGHTS 👨🏽🏫 Teacher Spotlight This month, we featured Abduljeleel Bello, a Mathematics educator passionate about helping students understand concepts, not just memorize them. We’re always looking…
Imagine wrapping up a lesson knowing exactly what your students grasped, what sparked their curiosity, and where they need more clarity. With packed schedules and diverse learners, finding a quick way to boost engagement and check understanding can feel like a game-changer. The 3-2-1 teaching method is just that: a no-cost, five-minute strategy that transforms…
If you ask a ten-year-old where teachers get their knowledge, they will probably tell you that teachers were born with a fully downloaded encyclopedia in their heads. They think you walk into the classroom with every answer pre-installed. But as anyone who has ever stood in front of a room full of energetic, unpredictable minds…
You want to save hours every week as a teacher, but how? As a new term approaches, most teachers are thinking about more than just lesson plans. You are thinking about everything else that comes with it. Marking, attendance, notes, reminders, repeating the same instructions 5 times in a single class, chasing assignments, and updating…
How Mr Abduljeleel Bello is helping students see mathematics differently For many students, mathematics is the subject they survive. For Mr Abduljeleel Bello, it’s the subject that explains life. Not because it’s easy, not because everyone loves it, but because mathematics, to him, is more than formulas and calculations. “It’s logic, it’s systematic thinking. There’s…
In classrooms today, the challenge isn’t just teaching content, but ensuring students retain and apply it. Across Nigeria and beyond, educators are witnessing remarkable results by using evidence-based teaching methods. These strategies, grounded in cognitive science, transform how students learn, making knowledge stick for the long haul. At Lumilearn, we’re passionate about empowering teachers to…
If you ask Oluwasogo Gbarada what he does, “teacher” probably will not be the first answer you hear. He will tell you he is a filmmaker. A video director. Someone who spends his days behind cameras, directing shoots, editing videos, building creative businesses, and occasionally squeezing in a gym session between client work. Teaching, in…
I think one of my favourite Yoruba proverbs is ‘ojú kan ló ń bímo, ìgbà ojú ló ń wòó’, which loosely translates to – it takes a village to raise a child. It invokes feelings of community and can be applied to almost any context. As educators, we become part of your village. Ensuring your…
Struggling to focus on that tricky algebra problem or remember key history dates? You’re not alone. Learning can feel tough, but it doesn’t have to be. Your brain is like a muscle; train it right, and it performs better. These 7 science-backed brain-boosting habits will help students (and the educators guiding them) study smarter, retain more information,…
Ever wondered what your personality would look like as a classroom item? Some of us are sticky notes; full of ideas, a little chaotic, impossible to contain. Others are whiteboards, easygoing and ready to adapt to whatever’s thrown at us. Then there are the pens: precise, dependable, straight to the point. And the clocks, always…
