Teachers and learners are increasingly being called upon not just to use technology, but to create with it.
That vision came alive during the two recent #EdTechExchange sessions, where educators joined a growing community of digital learning practitioners to explore practical ways technology can transform teaching and learning. The sessions focused on learner-centred digital activities, hands-on innovation, and introducing teachers to mobile app development using MIT App Inventor.
Facilitated by Kevin Ssenabulya, the practical sessions walked participants through the process of designing and programming a Quiz App, an engaging educational tool that can be adapted for classroom assessments, revision exercises, and interactive learning. Using MIT App Inventor’s drag-and-drop programming environment, teachers learned how even beginners can create fully functional educational mobile applications without advanced coding knowledge.
The training emphasised that digital literacy today extends beyond basic computer use. Educators were encouraged to embrace computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving as essential skills for modern classrooms. Through practical demonstrations, participants explored how apps can be customised to suit different subjects and learning environments, helping learners become active participants rather than passive recipients of information.
One of the key highlights of the sessions was the accessibility of the platform itself. MIT App Inventor was developed to simplify mobile application development through a visual block-based programming system, enabling users with little or no programming background to design meaningful applications.
The sessions also reinforced the growing role of project-based learning in education. By guiding teachers through the development of a functional Quiz App, participants gained firsthand experience in integrating collaboration, creativity, logic, and digital innovation into classroom activities. The approach demonstrated how educational technology can move beyond theory into practical, learner-centred experiences.
As schools continue adapting to the demands of the digital age, initiatives like #EdTechExchange are helping educators build confidence in emerging technologies while fostering communities of innovation and peer learning. The trainings are not only equipping teachers with technical skills, but also inspiring them to rethink how technology can make learning more engaging, interactive, and relevant for learners.
In an era where mobile technology shapes everyday life, empowering teachers and learners to become creators of technology, rather than just consumers, may prove to be one of the most important steps toward preparing students for the future.
You can watch the Introductory session here, then watch the intermediate session below;
This article was produced by EduTech Teachers Network
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