Islamabad, Jan 29: The School Education Department has announced a major initiative aimed at revolutionizing education in public schools through the procurement of 200,000 Chromebooks to establish smart labs. This initiative will provide digital tools and resources to more than 200,000 students, including out-of-school children, by assigning them digital IDs. These IDs will offer access to internet safety tools and a wealth of digital learning resources.
In collaboration with “Jumni,” the Chromebooks will be used to deliver digital learning experiences to children. As part of the initiative, free digital IDs will be created for out-of-school children, allowing them to access the Chromebooks and use them for educational purposes.
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Furthermore, 500,000 teachers will benefit from free Google certification through the Chromebooks. Once certified, these teachers will be responsible for training their colleagues, expanding the reach and impact of digital education across the region.
In an effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational experience, a partnership between Google for Education and the Punjab Education Foundation has been established. This collaboration is expected to enhance learning opportunities and provide students and teachers with cutting-edge digital tools to advance education in the region.
