Greek schools are getting a makeover. Interactive whiteboards, tablets, high-speed internet and digital platforms are coming to classrooms. What does the Ministry of Education's new program include?
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▶️ What's changing in infrastructure
The "Digital School 2.0″ program includes network upgrades across all primary and secondary schools. Old ADSL connections are being replaced with fiber optics or 5G, depending on location. The target is at least 500 Mbps in every classroom.
📱 New equipment per classroom
- ✓ 75″ interactive whiteboard with touch
- ✓ Tablet or laptop for every student
- ✓ WiFi 6E in all areas
- ✓ Device charging at the desk
🌐 Digital platforms
The e-class platform is getting a major upgrade. A new version with an AI tutor for personalized learning, live lesson streaming for absent students, and a digital library with over 10,000 titles. Parents get real-time access to grades and attendance updates.
Additionally, Photodentro is being enriched with interactive content, 3D models for natural sciences, and virtual labs for chemistry and physics experiments without the risks of a real laboratory.
🎓 Teacher training
80,000 teachers will be trained by 2027 in using new technologies. Digital skills certification will be mandatory.
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🛡️ Digital safety
Content filters, parental controls, and cybersecurity lessons are being added to the curriculum.
📌 Challenges and concerns
The undertaking is not without challenges. Inequality in access remains an issue, especially in remote areas. Some parents are concerned about screen time, while educators point out that technology doesn't replace quality teaching.
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