IT facilities for teaching to be promoted in schools

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has advised authorities to provide opportunities for Information Technology-based teaching for all subjects in schools. Accordingly, the authorities have been able to develop the syllabus and the content required for teachers to base their teaching using IT facilities.

Using IT to teach some subjects has proved easier than concentrating on traditional teaching methods. A Ministry official said IT could be used effectively to teach subjects such as drama, arts, science and maths.

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