Education ministry, UAE delegation follow up on Digital School Project in Amman

Amman, May 19 (Petra) – Secretary-General of the Ministry of
Education for Educational Affairs, Dr. Nawaf Ajarmeh, affirmed the
“deep brotherly” Jordanian- UAE relations in various fields, mainly
education.

During his visit on Tuesday to Aysha Umm Al Muamnin Basic School for
Girlsin Amman, Ajarmeh said the Digital School project is the outcome
of joint work with the United Arab Emirates, which aims to integrate
technology into the educational process, implement digital
transformation practically, and achieve a “tangible” learning impact
in the long term.

Ajarmeh said this project began in 2022 within the framework of the
humanitarian dimension for Syrian refugee students, noting the
ministry launched the Digital School project now in 15 schools in
Amman Qasaba and University District Education directorates.

Ajarmeh expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for their
support and to the initiative’s administration.

He also noted the ministry will work to expand the project in the
future to cover the Kingdom’s remaining areas, both in the northern
and southern regions.

Ajarmeh attended part of a digital school lesson for 10th-grade
students in mathematics and listened to the students’ concerns over
challenges and key needs for expanding this project.

In a related event, the Ministry of Education honored outstanding
schools, teachers, and students participating in the Digital School
project on Tuesday.

Ajarmeh stated this step will support teachers during the teaching
process, enhance learning, and provide a technology-enhanced
educational experience covering the curriculum from 1st-12th grades.

On its axes, he said this experience features digital lessons,
educational videos, interactive activities, and applications that
enable teachers to create electronic tests, which would empower
students with the necessary digital skills.

As for its scope, he said training targeted 800 teachers and school
principals on digital programs that contributed to building their
capacities and empowering them digitally.

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