Tunisia- Distance learning and educational channels in preparation

The “Watania” channel dedicated entirely to education had been announced in April.

At the time, the Independent High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HAICA) approved the request made by the CEO of national television, Mohamed Lassaad Dahech, for the creation of an educational television channel. The latter allowed, among other things, support for baccalaureate students.

In light of the evolving epidemiological situation, and the possibility of suspending classes in some establishments if the number of contaminations continues to increase, the channels for disseminating the courses should be multiplied, estimates the Ministry of Education.

The Director-General of Studies and Planning at the Ministry of Education, Bouzid Nsiri, confirmed the start of the material and logistical preparation for the establishment of a distance education system and various educational channels.

On the airwaves of Mosaique FM, he explained this Friday, October 16, 2020, that the current situation does not require the suspension of classes and that alternatives and other means of learning will be invoked in the event of the development of the epidemiological situation in Tunisia.