Orange
Jordan recently signed a strategic agreement with the Ministry of
Education (MoE), UNICEF, and their digital training development
partner e-Learnment to launch a dynamic digital project called
the interactive e-book “Minhaji”
following the successful pilot launch of the project last year. This
project is directed toward digital education in twenty public
schools, and aims to provide students with interactive activities to
be used in place of the activities in traditional paper-based books
in more interactive content for those students in grades five and six
for math and science.
Orange
Jordan, in cooperation with the UNICEF will provide Twenty public
schools with electronic curricula in the form of easy-to-browse
e-books, solution supported by Orange foundation, in addition to
interactive content displayed in an appealing audio-visual format.
The schools covered are from different governorates across the
Kingdom, including Karak, Irbid, Zarqa, Salt, and Ramtha, in addition
to Zaatari Refugee Camp. Orange Jordan and UNICEF will provide
schools with all necessary equipment and tools in the form of an
integrated classroom lab, in addition to internet service. A
classroom at the Queen Rania Center for Information and Technology
will also be furnished with the same tools and equipment and
telecommunication services for the purpose of training, development
and evaluation. The project will contribute to developing education
in Jordan and removing an extra burden on students, replacing heavy
backpacks with smart backpacks.
Commenting
on the occasion, CEO of Orange Jordan Jérôme Hénique said, “We
are proud to launch the second phase of the ‘Minhaji’ interactive
e-book project with the Ministry of Education and e-LEARNMENT, as we
constantly strive to be the leader in sparking digital transformation
in education, and particularly in public schools, improving quality
and results. Through our corporate social responsibility strategy, we
aim to connect with all segments and sectors of the community,
especially when young generations are involved, facilitating and
enhancing their futures through bridging digital divide'.
Hénique
commented that this partnership embodies Orange Jordan’s commitment
to support education and especially digitization in the Kingdom due
to the large impact it has in terms the enhancement of the teachers
and students’ experience. In alignment with the company’s
five-year strategy Essentials 2020, Orange Jordan strives to be a
committed operator by serving socioeconomic development with
innovative digital services.
UNICEF
Representative Robert Jenkins said, “UNICEF is very pleased with
the partnership formed with Orange Jordan and the Ministry of
Education, which will contribute to further developing the quality of
education for all children in Jordan.”
Jenkins
added, “Through our work, we seek to ensure that children have
access to educational tools to keep them engaged in the learning
process, as through education, they can reach their full potential
and play a positive and active role in society.”
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