PARIS, Sept. 11,
2024 /CNW/ -- Huawei announced the implementation
stage of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Phase II
project in Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand at Digital Learning Week, UNESCO's
flagship event on digital learning and the transformation of
education.
Running from 2024 to 2027, Phase II of the UNESCO-Huawei
initiative will support the digital transformation of education in
each of the three nations through digital open school models. These
models combine technology innovations and human capabilities to
create flexible, resilient, inclusive, and quality learning
environments that blend offline and online learning.
The implementation stage of the project's Phase II follows the
design stage, which was launched in April
2024, to establish the specific needs and priorities of the
three nations.
The announcement was made at the Technology-enabled Open Schools
for All Forum hosted by UNESCO and Huawei during Digital Learning
Week. The Forum focused on the lessons learned and achievements of
Phase I, which ran in Egypt,
Ethiopia, and Ghana between 2020 and 2024, and provided
valuable insights for the implementation of Phase II.
Distinguished guests included H.E. Mr Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and
Technical Education for Egypt;
H.E. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister
of Education for Ghana; delegates
from the ministries of education from Ethiopia, Brazil, and Thailand; and representatives from UNESCO and
Huawei.
"In Egypt, we have embarked on a transformative journey in
education rooted in the belief that technology is not just a tool
but a catalyst for unlocking potential, nurturing creativity, and
expanding opportunities for both educators and learners. The
success of the first phase of this project is a testament to the
dedication of our educators and partners," said H. E. Mohamed
Abdel-Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education of
the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Aligned with Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion program,
the technology aspect of the Open School initiative centers on
connecting schools, providing training for educators in ICT skills,
and the development of digital education resources.
"The Open School approach aims to drive the human-centered
digital transformation of the education sector through
connectivity, competence, and content," said Joyce Liu, Director of the TECH4ALL Program
Office at Huawei. "Through a partnership approach that leverages
technology tailored to specific national priorities, we believe
that we can realize equitable and inclusive access to lifelong
learning opportunities for all."
The Brazil Open School project centers on advancing inclusion
and green-oriented learning. Aligned with the nation's Connected
Schools Strategy, the project will build five smart schools, while
two digital training centers will provide training for teachers in
ICT skills, and digital courses will enable online learning.
Thailand's Open School project
aims to foster well-being in the education domain. Aligned with its
2018-2037 national strategy, the project will build ten smart
schools and expand the use of smart classrooms, with competence
developed for teachers through training in ICT skills and learning
resources provided on digital platforms.
The Open School projects in Brazil and Thailand will serve as benchmarks for the
Latin America and ASEAN regions,
respectively.
The Phase II project in Egypt
will focus on expanding teacher training in ICT skills, continuing
the momentum from Phase I where a New Center for Distance Learning
was established, benefiting 950,000 educators.
The Phase I Open School projects in Ethiopia and Ghana also delivered significant progress in
advancing educational technology and empowering educators:
- Ethiopia equipped and trained
12,000 students and 250 educators across 24 pilot secondary
schools, and developed its first EdTech training manual to support
its new Digital Education Strategy (2023-2028).
- Ghana improved its national
educational platforms, developed an ICT Competency Framework for
Teachers, and provided ten schools with ICT equipment, benefiting
1,000 teachers and 3,000 students.
About Huawei TECH4ALL
TECH4ALL is Huawei's long-term digital inclusion initiative and
action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships,
TECH4ALL is designed to help promote inclusion and sustainability
in the digital world.
For more information, please visit the Huawei TECH4ALL website
at https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all
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