Incorporating technology into schools - part 2.pdf
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Welcome back! In part 1 that is already uploaded here under "Incorporating Technology In Schools - part 1.pdf", we explored the broader landscape of incorporating technology in schools. Now, let's delve deeper and see how the Rwandan Ministry of Education has tackled this challenge. We'll examine their strategic approach, specific technology implementations, new programs they've introduced, and their vision for the future. Our focus areas today are: Innovative Technology in Schools, Blended Learning Techniques, IT Instruction Tools Used and the Desired Future Achievements By exploring these areas, we can gain valuable insights and see how Rwanda is leading the way in integrating technology for educational advancement.
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- 1. General No control Incorporating Technology Into Schools Eng. Emmanuel Nsengiyumva School Construction Specialist Min. Of Education, Rwanda July 2024
- 2. General No control Covid-19 challenge! National Digital Talent Policy Vision 2050 Education Policy/Strategy EdTech Policy Blended Learning Policy Digitalization Strategy (under development) Rwandas Digitalization Experience in Education 1. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN IT
- 3. General No control Innovative technologies in schools (contd) Drone(UAV) Technology Embedded System and IoT Technology Robot Control Technology AI, Big Data Analytics Technology Agriculture Animal Health Food Processing Wood Technology SW Development Computer System AndArchitecture Public Works Land Surveying 3D Printing Technology Manufacturing Technology Electrical Technology Solar Power generation(L4/L5) IoT-based water resource managment Drone-based architectural and construction surveying Urban modeling and planning with drones 3D printing prototype development Customized production with 3D priting Automatedfood processingsystem Smartprocess controlsystem Woodenproductdesign & prototypedevelopment Eco-friendlywoodenproduct development Drone aerialsurvey Urban planning Naturalresourcesmanagement Agriculturalproduction& soil/climatedataanalysis Integratedanalysissystem forAgri-foodproducts Smartlivestock datacollection& utilization Livestockdisease monitoringsystem Smart Farming application SW developmnt 3D printer control Introduction of Modern Technology in TVET CoEs
- 4. General No control Innovative technologies in schools (Contd) Enhancing curricula with robotics HVAC and IoT modules delivery Teachers' manual and training Monitoring Pilot schools Robotics as teaching aids
- 5. General No control Innovative technologies in schools (Contd) Teaching staff Capacity building 70 % of all teachers have been taken through an intensive digital literacy training whereby close to a half of them have been already certified. Connectivity nearly 81.3% of all TVET schools, 75.3% General &Professional schools, 56.5% Primary schools and 54.9% pre-primary schools have been connected to Internet Devices for teachers: One Laptop per teacher initiative: 90% of teachers from TVET public schools and 22% for General Education primary and secondary teachers have been equipped with laptops Curriculum ICT modules are cross-cutting in all trades and programs to allow the acquisition of basic digital skills among all trainees at all qualification levels. New ICT-related programs and trades at basic and higher TVET level (Coding, Software development, Multimedia production, Robotics, XR, Metaverse and games development) Rwanda's experience in integrating digital skills training into the education system and its impact on preparing students for the future of work
- 6. General No control Innovative technologies in schools (Contd) E-learning e-learning platform established and functioning (to be zero-rated and linked to a digital library offering free access to additional international technical literature) Digital Content The whole training content in schools is being digitized National Robotics program aimed at introducing robotics in schools as teaching and learning aid. Devices for schools--Schools are being equipped with Computer labs and smart classrooms to enable blended learning (Current status for smart classrooms: Primary:20,3%, General second & professional: 45.3%, TVET : 36% Special Academy RCA: Rwanda Coding Academy Rwanda's experience in integrating digital skills training into the education system and its impact on preparing students for the future of work
- 7. General No control 2. BLENDED LEARNING The blended learning policy is intended to promote the use of ICTs to enhance teaching, learning and student engagement, achieve competitive advantage, increase opportunities for flexible access, and increase productivity and efficiency through optimum use of human, fiscal and physical resources. The blended learning initiative will have the following major goals: Enriches the student experience and learning outcomes Strategic and systematic use of technology in a quality face-to-face environment to provide a more diverse and flexible learning experience, offering students flexibility with respect to time, place, pace and devices for learning
- 8. General No control The blended learning initiative will have the following major goals: Supporting innovative teaching strategies; Building the digital capacity of schools. Meets the expectations of students for utilizing technology and fosters the development of important new skills for work in the global networked environment Caters to individual needs, learning styles and schedules Helps reduce the costs of delivering instruction and facilitates more efficient use of resources 2. Blended Learning
- 9. General No control The blended learning initiative will have the following major goals: Encourages the development of independent learning skills Fosters the development of new skills and knowledge to transform teaching Fosters connections between the classroom and the real world Supports flexibility and convenience of access to course resources and activities Helps reduce educational costs for students by reducing travel and accommodation costs 2. Blended Learning
- 10. General No control The blended learning initiative will have the following major goals: Makes optimal use of physical and virtual resources Increases competitiveness in building new student markets enabled by innovative program delivery Reducing costs through maximizing the use of human and physical resources Fostering of collaboration, reflection, problem solving and critical thinking in students 2. Blended Learning
- 11. General No control Virtual Labs Online Platforms Use TV, Radio and Social Media Traditional face to face approach Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) 2. Blended Learning Rwanda's experience in integrating Blended learning into schools
- 12. General No control 3. IT INSTRUCTION TOOLS Rwanda Equip eLearning platform IT devices Software Data Management System tools Curricula Portal
- 13. General No control 4. Desired Future Achievements SUCCESSFUL INSERJEUNE to connect TVET graduates to employment opportunities. Scaling up the computer Labs of Excellence to all schools Multimedia production studio for Digital Content Development. Maintenance Framework FOR IT infrastructure and devices maintenance. Mobile workshop to serve as shard resources for all TVET schools to train on decent equipment. Blended Learning Expanded XR TECHNOLOGIES FOR simulation IN TECHNICAL TRAINING Robotics as teaching aids to enhance curricula delivery
- 14. General No control Thank You! Murakoze Eng. Emmanuel Nsengiyumva School Construction Specialist Min. Of Education, Rwanda