12/11/2025
2 minutes before speaking to 13 year old Nimatu, in Sierra Leone, I could see how nervous and tense she was - sweaty palms, her little cute shoes were humming the floor… it was the cameras … we had gotten into her space, in her classroom, at her desk…
So, we flipped the script…
“What did you have for breakfast this morning?” I asked. Her eyes lit up with just a little shy side smile when she was explaining to me (Don’t recall what she said, I was focused on having her feel at ease).
“Who are your friends in class?” (Again I don’t recall what she said)
Then a 3rd random question, “what’s your favorite subject in class?” Her eyes lit up, only this time, more confidently as she replied, “Mathematics because I’m able to use technology…”, she went on excitedly.
She was ready for the interview 😍.
How did she do? 🥰
Full conversation on EdTech Mondays Africa November edition now on the Mastercard Foundation YouTube channel https://youtu.be/s58ZUkCfW-Y?si=su7EhwXq4JwZUnm-
