A two-day expo called EduTech@Seychelles was held to
showcase developments and promote the use of information and
communication technology (ICT) in education.
The forum is the platform used by the Ministry of Education, in
collaboration with a number of other partners, in promoting the use of
technologies in teaching and learning.
It is also the platform used by educational institutions and stakeholders to connect and to discover the developments in technology.
The forum provides opportunities for teachers to use technologies as a tool for teaching and learning, and opportunities for students to develop an interest in learning through the use of technology.
EduTech is a continuation of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to modernise teaching and learning through the use of ICT.
Many students finish school today with less technology baggage than they could have, and then have to take Information technology (IT) classes since computer literacy or knowledge in certain technology is a requirement in job applications nowadays.
The Minister for Education Macsuzy Mondon pointed out that technology evolves so rapidly that everyone needs to keep abreast of developments and regularly update both hardware and software available in the schools.
“Modern technology offers opportunities that we must seize in order to address our teacher shortages, especially in mathematics and sciences. For example, by promoting good pedagogical practices, and encouraging our students to set their individual learning goals, we will also be making easier the development of their capacity to use ICT for independent learning,” she said.
“We will also seek to strengthen existing structures and continue to empower our teachers through networks that they can use to increase their understanding of ICT.”
Students' efforts will bear fruit when they broaden their horizons and show what they have learned through blogs, e-portfolios, video productions and other creative uses of ICT.
“However, as our students become increasingly connected, we must also ensure that they are made aware of the potential dangers and remain safe when using technology.”
A number of local companies showed their support at the expo by announcing new products, packages and partnerships with the Ministry of Education.
Space 95 Company showcased the new Raspberry Pi computer that will soon be made available in Seychelles for students, at a very affordable price that parents can buy for their children.
Intelvision pledged television broadcasts to schools in Seychelles, and said education programmes on TV is a great learning tool.
Incipe is the company is authorised to provide Apple ipads, which could be used as a tool in education.
With the ipad, students won’t need to carry books around and can load all their textbooks on it. They can use the ipad to help them keep tracks of their assignments, manipulate photos, watch videos, follow lectures from a teacher from it and so much more.
There were also various donations of computers and printers for schools, all received by the principal secretary for Education Merida Delcy.
It is also the platform used by educational institutions and stakeholders to connect and to discover the developments in technology.
The forum provides opportunities for teachers to use technologies as a tool for teaching and learning, and opportunities for students to develop an interest in learning through the use of technology.
EduTech is a continuation of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to modernise teaching and learning through the use of ICT.
Many students finish school today with less technology baggage than they could have, and then have to take Information technology (IT) classes since computer literacy or knowledge in certain technology is a requirement in job applications nowadays.
The Minister for Education Macsuzy Mondon pointed out that technology evolves so rapidly that everyone needs to keep abreast of developments and regularly update both hardware and software available in the schools.
“Modern technology offers opportunities that we must seize in order to address our teacher shortages, especially in mathematics and sciences. For example, by promoting good pedagogical practices, and encouraging our students to set their individual learning goals, we will also be making easier the development of their capacity to use ICT for independent learning,” she said.
“We will also seek to strengthen existing structures and continue to empower our teachers through networks that they can use to increase their understanding of ICT.”
Students' efforts will bear fruit when they broaden their horizons and show what they have learned through blogs, e-portfolios, video productions and other creative uses of ICT.
“However, as our students become increasingly connected, we must also ensure that they are made aware of the potential dangers and remain safe when using technology.”
A number of local companies showed their support at the expo by announcing new products, packages and partnerships with the Ministry of Education.
Space 95 Company showcased the new Raspberry Pi computer that will soon be made available in Seychelles for students, at a very affordable price that parents can buy for their children.
Intelvision pledged television broadcasts to schools in Seychelles, and said education programmes on TV is a great learning tool.
Incipe is the company is authorised to provide Apple ipads, which could be used as a tool in education.
With the ipad, students won’t need to carry books around and can load all their textbooks on it. They can use the ipad to help them keep tracks of their assignments, manipulate photos, watch videos, follow lectures from a teacher from it and so much more.
There were also various donations of computers and printers for schools, all received by the principal secretary for Education Merida Delcy.
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