Schools emphasize updating non-ministerial student devices to ensure technical readiness

The administrations of a number of schools have circulated to their students who use non-ministerial devices the necessity of making the necessary updates to their devices, to ensure achieving the highest level of digital readiness and the continuity of the educational process without obstacles.

Educational platforms
In a circular to students and parents, seen by Emirates Today, the schools stressed the necessity of updating the non-ministerial personal devices used within the school, in order to ensure their compatibility with digital educational platforms and enhance the safety of their use in the school environment.

Basic software
She explained that personal devices need to install basic updates and software via specific official links, according to the type of device and operating system, with the aim of preparing them to work efficiently with approved educational systems, in order to achieve streamlined learning and ensure students’ readiness for electronic tests.

Update links
The circular included links to updating the secure browser and approved learning applications, which included:
• A secure browser for Windows devices via the link: moe.ae/pcsec
• A secure browser for Mac devices via the link: moe.ae/macsec
• SwiftAssess application for iPad via the link: moe.ae/Swiftiosapp
• SwiftAssess application for Android tablets via the link: moe.ae/Swiftandapp

Digital environment
School administrations reported that this update comes as part of their efforts to ensure a sound digital educational environment that makes it easier for students to use educational systems without technical malfunctions or risks, stressing at the same time that the ministerial devices that students receive are automatically updated and do not require any intervention.

Students interest
The administrations called on parents to cooperate in completing the necessary updates as soon as possible, in order to ensure the interest of students and to support the continuity of the educational process in accordance with the highest approved technical standards.