Britannica visit to Seychelles
Britannica Learning (UK) facilitated a training session on Wednesday 28th May at the SITE auditorium, Mont Fleuri. The session was designed to introduce parents and students to Britannica’s suite of educational resources and to demonstrate how these can be used to support learning outside the classroom.
Some key objectives were to empower parents to actively support their children’s learning using Britannica’s digital platforms as well as promoting the use of credible online educational content.
Participants included students with their parents as well as teachers and other stakeholders.
Educational Technology Staff Trained on Intranet Management
On Thursday, 20th March 2025, staff from the Educational Technology section and the Public Relations Office participated in a training session on managing the Ministry of Education’s intranet. The session was facilitated by Mr. Bijay George from the University of Seychelles and focused on updating content, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless access to digital resources. This training is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Ministry’s digital infrastructure, enhancing internal communication and collaboration. Participants expressed confidence in applying their new knowledge to maintain an efficient and user-friendly intranet system, supporting the Ministry’s broader digital transformation goals.
Education Day 2025: Embracing AI in Education
The Education Day 2025 symposium, themed “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation”, offered a critical exploration of the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and education. Mrs. Daniella Athanase, Principal Education Officer for Educational Technology, presented the Ministry of Education’s Digital Plan, outlining progress achieved since 2021. Key milestones included the introduction of digital tools, the establishment of foundational policies for digital transformation, and targeted capacity-building initiatives. Ongoing efforts were highlighted, including the implementation of coding and robotics clubs in secondary schools and the development of SMART Classrooms. Looking to the future, the Ministry envisions fostering strategic partnerships with institutions such as the University of Seychelles, broadening access to assistive technologies, and promoting inclusive digital learning environments. The symposium underscored the importance of leveraging AI to enhance education while prioritizing human creativity, critical thinking, and autonomy, positioning technology as a facilitator rather than a replacement.
