TIRANA, February 21/ATA/ Speaking about access of schools to Smart Information Platform SMIP, Minister of Education and Sports Evis Kushi emphasized that, currently, in 1021 schools out of 1181, there are computers that are in working condition, while there are in use even 981 laptops or tablets.
The minister added that, “Today, 100 schools do have SmartLabs, with advanced technology laptops that also serve as laboratories for the teaching of the ICT subject from the first grade, but are also available to teachers to develop their activity in the SMIP system”.
Kushi said that, “There are also projects on 200 other schools for investments in SmartLabs with the World Bank. The agreement with the World Bank has already been signed, so that in September 2023, there will be SmarbLabs in 200 more schools. Meanwhile, also in cooperation with WBIF – Western Balkans Investment Framework, in the upcoming plans there is equipment of 684 other schools”.
During a two-year period, all the schools of the pre-university system are expected to be equipped with advanced technology laboratories, she added.
Regarding the Internet, Kushi emphasized that, “National Agency of Information Society (AKSHI) has already guaranteed access to fixed Internet for 755 out of 1181 schools. Meanwhile, procedures are being developed in other schools”.
The Ministry of Education is closely following the process of providing schools with Internet, in cooperation with AKSHI, which is the institution responsible for guaranteeing Internet access. /gj.m/r.e/p.s./
