H.E. Dr. Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Education, assured that employing modern information technology in the curriculums has become a strategic solution for achieving exquisite learning outcomes and attaining development and progress of the nation.
He said that the Ministry of Education is very keen on providing information technology infrastructure that relays on modern techniques through all educational levels as well as employing them in the educational process to allow schools utilize them in management and work achievement.
Hanif's announcements came during his participation in the 6th Learning and Technology Forum held in London for three days.
He explained that the ministry has announced lots of initiatives that embody information technology in the educational and administrative field. Hanif referred to the ministry's e-portal that was launched and aims for achieving communication between schools, parents and educators. He also pointed out to the agreement which was lately signed by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education '&' Scientific Research to establish an information technology and evaluation center and connect all UAE schools and evaluate schools' technological infrastructure through the Center of Excellence for Applied Research '&' Training "CERT" under the umbrella of the Higher Colleges of Technology.
The conference attracted more than 500 participants from 60 countries all over the world and encompassed three themes: leadership, skills and education workforce for the 21st century.
The forum represents a global platform for information exchange among key policy makers and practitioners whose primary areas of focus involve the design of policy and implementation of programs to ensure effective application of technology within education. It also provides all participants the opportunities to fully engage in dialogue providing a unique insight into the objectives of decision makers in defining future policy priorities in the application of technological solutions for learning.
The Forum also showcases prime examples of best practice across the globe. It is organized by the Department for Children, Schools and families "DCSF" and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills "DIUS" and British Educational Suppliers Association "BESA" in cooperation with the industrial partners: Intel, Cisco and Microsoft. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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