You might call it luck, but I choose to call it *Grace*.
*Grace found me.*
I applied for the Readmanna 2020 Teacher’s Blogging Contest last year, and if you want the 411 on how it unfolded, and how this can be you, please keep on reading!
What Is Readmanna?
I’m glad you asked that!
Readmanna Technology Forum is the organizer of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in Nigeria. This forum promotes Computer proficiency and 21st Century Skills through competitions, sensitizations and trainings.
They encourage educators to embrace the global and digital space, by using the required tools.
Say no to being mediocre.
Say no to the obsolete teaching style.
Say yes to change and innovation.
For the even more juicy part, you stand a chance of being a Microsoft Certified Educator, in addition to emerging a winner of the contest.
Now that you know this, here’s how I got there.
The Application Process
It was very easy and took no time at all.
- Make your payment via www.remita.net.
- Select Readmanna Empowerment Initiative.
- Register using the link you will be given.
- Then, just go ahead to create your educational blog, and post engaging contents.
- Submit your blog link.
Only educational blogs are allowed, no religious or political blogs. Make sure your registered blog link is submitted within the stipulated time.
Now, for the more serious part…
You have to be a Microsoft Certified Educator in order to be eligible to participate in the contest. The payment made, covers the MCE certification.
If you already have the MCE certification, you will receive an MOS practice test and exam in lieu.
Another icing on the cake would have to be the enticing cash prizes and lots of other consolation prizes (laptops) to be won, not to mention the wealth of knowledge that comes with this platform.
Fast forward to yesterday, when the contest was held, and Yours Truly came third place, I was in total disbelief, because I wasn’t expecting it, considering the fact that I participated online.
#So grateful!
You see, this shows that distance is not a barrier. You have the option to choose a certiport center within close proximity to write your exam, do everything else and win regardless.
What’s More?
I now have a close knit community of educators cum bloggers, who are more than willing to change the status quo.
So, what are you waiting for?
You’ve got nothing to lose and a lot more to gain. You can join their Facebook page here.
My advice?
Hurry now and grab this opportunity for the upcoming contest.
XOXO,
Yours Truly
Nikimandi
Nikimandi
