By KGR Reporter,
The Ministry of Education says the use of laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other ICT devices will be allowed in primary and secondary schools.
It however says the devices must be strictly controlled by the school authorities.
The change policy was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni on Thursday while launching the education digital agenda.
The Agenda will guide the use of Information and Communication Technologies in schools.
She acknowledged that while ICTs and the internet provide powerful tools for enhancing education and that the government needed to implement clear measures to ensure that technology does not become a distraction. Ms. Museveni speaking…..
The minister emphasized that while the government is allowing mobile devices in schools, they should be configured to block access to unwanted and harmful content.
All the devices according to the Minister must meet the approval and conditions set by regulators such as NITA-UG. END.