The Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) has called for the country’s education system to move in step with rapid technological changes, arguing that modern classrooms can no longer rely on traditional methods alone.
TIE Director General, Dr. Aneth Komba, said the future of Tanzania’s education depends on how well the system adapts to digital transformation, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
She made the remarks in Morogoro while opening a working session on the digitalisation of Form Two STEM content into an interactive electronic platform designed to strengthen teaching and learning nationwide.
“We cannot allow Tanzania’s education system to lag behind at a time when the world is advancing through science and technology,” Dr. Komba said, urging experts involved in the exercise to deliver a high-quality and impactful digital platform that will benefit learners across the country.
As she toured the various teams preparing the content, Dr. Komba praised the specialists for their dedication, citing their efforts to include materials tailored for learners with special needs as a major step toward inclusive education.
The Head of the Educational Technology Department, Kwangu Masalu, said the new digital system is expected to raise the quality of learning by providing accessible tools that support interactive teaching for students of all backgrounds.
He said the platform will help schools transition smoothly into technology-enabled learning, noting that digital literacy is becoming essential for Tanzania’s long-term competitiveness.
The initiative forms part of ongoing national efforts to modernise classrooms, improve learning outcomes and equip young people with the skills needed in a fast-changing global economy.