Indotel director: Public schools need to rely on radio and TV programs
The new director of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), Nelson Arroyo threw a bucket of ice water on those dreaming about digital learning being the standard. Arroyo says the reality is that the prevailing poor connectivity is making virtual learning difficult for this school year. He said the focus should be on distance learning programs via radio and television for the rest of the year. He said digital learning will be complementary in most public schools for the start of this school year.
President Luis Abinader had announced the 2020-2021 school year will begin on 2 November with online classes, radio, and TV instruction. The government is investing heavily in providing laptops, notebooks, and tablets to public school teachers and students. Abinader has expressed high hopes the Covid-19 situation would push the country to reduce the digital divide.
When asked about Arroyo’s opinion, Vice President Raquel Peña said the government is working intensely to make digital learning possible for this school year.
Source: DR1, N Digital
Sep 3, 2020
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