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Bhutan Takes a Major Step Forward in Modernizing Education System with Launch of Education Technology Framework (ETF)

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Bhutan has embarked on a significant journey to modernize its education system with the launch of the Education Technology Framework (ETF), a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), the European Union (EU), and UNICEF. Funded by the EU with a grant of £1 million, the ETF aims to bring technology into classrooms across the country, improving how children learn. The framework provides practical steps for schools to start using technology effectively, even with limited resources, and addresses the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Education Technology Framework (ETF) is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), the European Union (EU), and UNICEF, aimed at modernizing Bhutan's education system.
  • The ETF is funded by the EU with a grant of £1 million and aims to bring technology into classrooms across the country.
  • The framework provides practical steps for schools to start using technology effectively, even with limited resources.
  • The ETF addresses the digital divide between urban and rural areas and focuses on several key areas, including improving digital literacy for teachers, creating digital learning content, and promoting personalized and competency-based learning.
  • The framework will guide schools on how to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a technology-driven world.
  • 10 pilot schools will be selected to benefit directly from the initiative, with around 6,000 students and 400 teachers to receive better digital tools and training.
  • The ETF is designed to help Bhutan move from the current 'Emerging' and 'Applying' stages of ICT use in education to an 'Infusing' stage, where technology becomes a natural part of all teaching and learning processes.

Statistics:

  • Allocation of £1 million in funding by the EU.
  • 10 pilot schools to be selected for the initiative.
  • Around 6,000 students and 400 teachers to benefit directly from the initiative.
  • Establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for Digital Education within a national university is a critical step in driving sustained educational transformation.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)
  • European Union (EU)
  • UNICEF
  • Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)
  • European Union (EU)
  • UNESCO
  • World Bank

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