-by Shamiah Grant
The Ministry of Education’s Distance Education Unit today launched EdPal Plus App and an accompanying Media Mentorship Programme, marking a major step forward for digital learning in Guyana.
Head of the Distance Education Unit Phillip Williams says the new EDPAL Plus builds on the original EdPal platform introduced in 2023.
The upgraded app offers free access to educational videos, audio lessons, structured courses, audiobooks and seven live broadcast channels on Android and iOS devices.
“The platform take EdPal to the next step from EdPal to Ed Pal plus so plus new features smoother operations more access to information from the ministry of education we are particularly proud of the integration of the television the guide learning channel aspect but now for the first time they you anyone in the app can access the seven channels right in the palm of your hands,” he said.
Meanwhile, to complement the digital launch, the Ministry introduced a two-week Media Mentorship Programme.
Production Manager Jonathan Jacobus says the initiative provides students with theoretical framework and hands-on practical training in videography, photography, video editing and audio production among others.
“In television and radio, in operating those two platforms we have being able to bring together a variety of very talented and passionate young creatives with that in mind we wanted to take that talent and provide an avenue for younger individuals to benefit from the experience and knowledge that our creative has to offer,” he said.
Among the participating schools are New Campbellville Secondary, Brickdam Secondary, Blairmont Secondary, Fort Wellington Secondary and West Demerara Secondary.