Digitizing the Education System (AL0094)

Brief description of engagement

The digitization of the education system serves to increase the quality of education and contributes to the creation of a society based on knowledge, through increasing access to digital curricula and enabling their connection to the Internet (100%)". The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the learning process contributes to the development of digital competence in students, which is essential for effective participation in the information society. Developing digital competence through better use of information and communication technology for teaching and learning. Information and communication technology (ICT), which includes computers, tablets, SMART phones, interactive whiteboards and other accessories, can have a positive impact on improving the quality of teaching, increasing motivation and improving student performance, ensuring that all students benefit from certain levels of digital competence to adapt to the demands of the 21st century knowledge society.

Identification of the problem

1.What problem does the engagementaim to address? The promotion of the student's digital skills, as well as the integration of ICT in teaching and learning is a priority in the government program, which is also reflected in the National Strategy for Education 2021-2026. - technical support that ensures efficient use of the infrastructure; - access to education portals, in accordance with the planned curriculum; - access to portals for students with disabilities; - specifying the legal and infrastructural framework for the exchangeonlineof information between educational structures.

2. What are the causes of the problem? In the case of unpredictable situations such as pandemics or natural disasters, ICT provides possibilities for the organization of distance learning, however, in normal situations, technology can be used to advance the learning process in schools. Distance learning was organized during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only in the form of real-time lectures. This emergency situation prompted the use of platforms.

Description of Engagement

3. What has been done so far to solve the problem? The state database system of the Pre-university Information Management system SMIP has been created. The training of teachers on the use of information technology, the development of digital teaching materials - and the equipping of schools with computers has been carried out. Services in educational institutions have been digitized. The inclusion of digital competence through information and communication technology from the first grade of basic education, and it has become possible to ensure Information materials and resources on the content, structure and organization of the ICT program of the first grade in the experiences of other countries. designing the ICT program for the first grade in collaboration with the British expert Mr. Niel McLean (AADF) and other members of the inter-institutional working group. (Approved by MAS by order no. 304, dated 10.06.2022) - the scientific and literary editing of the materials produced in the framework of the inclusion of ICT from the first grade, which were drafted by the British expert Mr. Niel McLean (AADF): - Product: - ICT program for first grade - Teacher's manual - Workbook for students In the framework of the professional development of educational workers, 14 training modules have been designed and accredited for the implementation of the professional standards of teachers, with the decision no. 3 dated 03.02.2021 of the KAPT as well as 79 training modules with decision no. 166 dated 20.05.2022 in implementation of the curriculum with competencies, inclusiveness, digitalization,psycho-social service. Platforms have been created and about 1,200 ICT teachers have been trained to use these platforms, with the aim of using digital content within the curriculum with competencies, for the use of ICT in the teaching-learning process and for cyber security. In this context, with the support of UNICEF, the academi.al platform was also designed and about 1200 ICT teachers were trained for its use in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. What are the proposed solutions? Creation of appropriate infrastructure for the use of ICT in schools and its maintenance. The development of digital competence through the increased use of ICT in all subjects at all levels of education starting from the first grade of basic education. Inclusion of digital competence in teacher standards. Raising students' awareness of Internet security. Designing the teaching methodologyonline from ASCAP.

5.What are the expected results within the implementation of the commitment? The development of digital competence through the increased use of ICT in all subjects at all levels of education starting from the first grade of basic education. Raising students' awareness of Internet security.

Activities/Milestones | Expected products | Expected completion date

1. Awareness of the generalpublicon the impact of digitization of the educationsystem to increase the quality of educationandcontribute to the creation of a knowledge-basedsociety

1.1 Facilitation of the Roma Minority in accessing social services through the Online e- Albania platform | Awareness sessions on the importance of digjital devices in education | S II 2023 – S I 2025

2. Educating the general public on the impact of digitization of the education system to increase the quality of education and contribute to the creation of a knowledge-based society | Practical lessons for parents to become proficient in the use of digjital platforms in school laboratories. | S II 2023 – S II 2024

Action Plan Review

Commitment 21. Public awareness on the impact of digitization of the education system