Dipu Moni for joint efforts to implement blended education

Education Minister Dipu Moni has called for joint efforts of all to implement blended education to tackle the new challenges of 21st century in the education sector.

"It is not possible to face the new challenges of education in the 21st century only with traditional education. Everyone has to work together to bring changes in the education system in the new era since blending education system is a part of bringing the change," she said.

The education minister was addressing as the chief guest at an international consultation titled 'Accelerating Blended Education for Smart Bangladesh' held at a city hotel on Tuesday night.

Education Ministry in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Aspire to Innovate-a2i organized the consultation, while State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak and Deputy Minister of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury were present as special guests.

Dipu Moni said, "Our aim is to pave the way to build a smart Bangladesh by creating a smart education system through the collective efforts of all. That's why everyone should believe in this mission-vision and work forward".

Noting that Covid-19, though unexpected, has given an opportunity to transform the education system, she said, "As a result, we have taken some steps that will help us fulfill our future dreams . . . we are aiming at ensuring infrastructure development where all teachers and students could complete the learning and teaching process using quality technology".

Blended Education Master Plan is one of the government's steps to transform the education system, the education minister said, adding that in order to fulfill this dream of transforming the system, the government as well as private institutions, NGOs and global leaders like the World Economic Forum should work together.