DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology on Wednesday unveiled a strategy to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies across all levels of education.
Speaking at an education stakeholders' workshop in Dar es Salaam, Carolyne Nombo, permanent secretary in the ministry, said the government is expanding digital learning from primary schools to universities, as well as technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.
She said digital transformation has become a necessity, as outlined in Tanzania's Development Vision 2050, noting that the country's future development depends on a workforce equipped with digital skills.
The implementation of the strategy will begin with strengthening digital infrastructure, including internet connectivity, access to digital devices, and reliable electricity in schools, teacher training colleges, TVET institutions, and universities.
Nombo said the strategy also promotes the use of approved digital learning platforms and encourages blended and online learning, while emphasizing the role of teachers through enhanced training in digital pedagogy, information and communication technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data skills.
She also urged universities and research institutions to promote innovation in AI-enabled education to improve access to quality learning.
