The world is connected, hence the inter-dependence of its inhabitants. We each have roles to play in its progress, whether directly or indirectly. This can be done in various ways through a multitude of means. In the academic arena, a platform like SmartBukites (SMB) is one to be reckoned with, especially among Nigerian students. Why? The answer is obvious – it promotes intellectual contributions towards the progress of humanity. Interestingly, you can play a part too. This article tells you how to become a contributor at smartbukites
About SmartBukites: Aims, Vision and Mission
SmartBukites was founded in Nov. 2018 by two pioneers, Badiru Sulaimon and Kamaludeen Usman. The platform came into being in an attempt to improve students’ performance and help students study smartly especially in Bayero University Kano. The initiative started from the Faculty of Engineering and spread to other faculties such as Law, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth and Environmental Sciences. This was facilitated by the use of modern technologies and smart approaches to learning.
The platform’s main mission is to aspire to be an outstanding platform that promotes educational excellence. Its vision is to become a leading online platform that shares reliable information and educational resources. With dedicated members and a professional structure, SmartBukites has taken giant strides towards achieving its aims and objectives. Interestingly, the scope isn’t only limited to students of Bayero University, Kano.
SmartBukites Principle
To achieve its set objectives, SmartBukites has some laid-down principles that ensure it runs smoothly. These include Teamwork, Dedication, Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, Exemplary Nature, Committed to Society and other similar principles. These core values define the platform’s culture, tradition, commitment and contributions to the world of education.
How ‘SMB’ has Impacted Our Society
Being a digital platform stocked with reliable information and resources, SmartBukites’ impact has been profound. One can access SmartBukites’ contents anywhere, anytime.
With such a platform, learning has become even more flexible and stress-free for students. The platform regularly uploads relevant updates and interesting articles on the website.
In addition, the members of the platform get to acquire great experience and expertise in various fields. These include human relations and a number of career paths. The platform also gives its contributors a chance to help humanity in various ways.
SmartBukites Services
SmartBukites is an Online Academic Platform that shares Relevant Educational Content, Resources and Information. The highlighted text says it all. Though content like video tutorials and articles are produced offline, the polished end products are uploaded on the platform’s website.
The platform’s main services include Text-based Course Summaries, Video Tutorials, News, Scholarship Updates, Educational Tips, e-Books, Career Guidance, Internships, Techpeneurship in Education, Blogs, Student Diaries, Past Question solutions, In-App services, etc.
Smartbukites also organizes Webinars and Events whenever the need arises, as well as Quizzes, Competitions and interesting training sessions.
How to become a Contributor at SmartBukites
At this point, you’re probably wowed and would love to contribute your own quota by joining our team. Thankfully, Smartbukites is not completely off-limits. SmartBukites takes cautious steps in recruiting and retaining members to ensure continuity. However, the door to contributing as a freelancer is open.
Membership
- The policies of the firm allow it to seek and engage suitably qualified individuals who are fit for membership at various levels as well as those who can find role satisfaction in the organisation.
- The platform’s staff structure is hierarchical. It runs from Shareholders to Departmental Heads (Operations, Academic, Technical, Procurement, Legal) and down to Trustees.
- There are seven membership grades based on levels and participation. After performance evaluation, members can get promoted or demoted based on their performance.
- The first two grades are for temporary members. Grade 1 consists of Interns while Grade 2 consists of Trustees.
- As for the permanent members, Grade 3 is for Entry-Level Members (Analysts) while Grade 4 is for Experienced Members. Furthermore, Grade 5 is the Entry Level for Management Members, Grade 6 is for the Management and Grade 7 is for the Executive management.
- A member can face disciplinary action for exhibiting misconduct or negligence of duties. Disciplinary actions include queries, suspension and even dismissal, depending on the gravity of the offence.
Freelancing(Contributor)
- On the other hand, one can contribute to SMB without necessarily being part of the team.
- In this manner, a contributor isn’t bound to routine work or commitment.
- Valuable relevant content from independent contributors (freelancers) are greatly appreciated.
- With this, a freelancer can successfully make a positive impact without being pressured. Contributions are made at one’s discretion.
What You Can Contribute
There are numerous ways in which an interested person can contribute to Smartbukites. These include:
Supply of Relevant Academic Resources
The importance of relevant academic resources like textbooks cannot be over-emphasized. With textbooks, students can study, read ahead and make references. SmartBukites make access to such relevant textbooks easier by sourcing them in e-book format and uploading them on the website. As a contributor at Smartbukites, you can undertake to help in this task for various departments.
Detailed Past Question Solutions
Past questions are necessary for practice and evaluation. Even when exams are not around the corner, serious students go over sample questions to test their understanding. Helping students is the primary objective of SMB. Hence, the platform has undertaken the task of solving such questions in a detailed manner.
This is not only done by members as independent contributors can also help out. Quizzes are also routinely designed to enhance the students’ aptitude.
Content creation: Tutorial Videos or Course Summaries
SmartBukites’ efforts didn’t only stop at solutions to questions. The platform also provides students with course summaries and tutorial videos. The videos are easy to understand, using fluent English as a medium. To achieve that, the tutors use modern teaching materials such as computers and stylus pens. The editing team edits the videos before release. The process includes making the final output size not too large or data-consuming
‘Student Diary’ Publications
Experience, they say, is the best teacher. To aid students in their campus lives, didactic accounts from various sources are published on the website. These are stories with relevant morals that are quite relatable to university students.
One can call it a “Life Hack” because your awareness of the consequences of doing something will make you avoid falling victim for it or doing it zealously.
You can share the following with us:
- challenges
- Opinion regarding a subject matter
- Advice regarding challenges faced
- Success
- Failures and
- Real Life motivational stories.
It is needless to say that a person doesn’t have to be a member to contribute such accounts.
Articles and Blog Content
SmartBukites posts interesting articles that are beneficial to students regularly. For that, the platform has a copywriting team. The topics of the articles range from academic excellence, registration procedures and so much more.
Relevant News and Updates
SmartBukites regularly share posts related to youth, academics and students. The platform also posts updates regarding valuable scholarship and internship opportunities. Students can also get access to tips on how to secure competitive slots in various locations. With these, students can gain experience and widen their horizons.
Contributors’ Benefits
The benefits to be attained for being a part if SmartBukites are unlimited. . Some of those benefits are:
- A chance to help and be helped.
- Contributing towards intellectual development of students.
- Due Credit for all contributions and work done.
- Reaching a large audience with a profound impact.
- Valuable experience and training in soft skills such as teamwork.
- Career development.
- Smart learning and exposure.
Rounding up and Application Process
From the above, you will definitely agree that SmartBukites offers you a golden opportunity. The platform is for everyone and you can join our eco-system. For enquiries and suggestions, send us an e-mail via [email protected].
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