“Education” evaluates the quality of digital educational platforms adopted in schools

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Development of Educational Materials and Learning Resources of the Curriculum and Evaluation Sector, called on parents to participate in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the digital educational platforms adopted in schools, by filling out an electronic form designated to measure the quality of these platforms and their educational impact, no later than February 23.
The Ministry confirmed in a circular to schools, a copy of which was reviewed by Emirates Today, that the involvement of parents in the evaluation process reflects its deep belief in the importance of the integrative partnership between the school and the family, as a pivotal element in supporting students’ learning and improving their educational experience.
The Ministry explained that the evaluation will include platforms: “Alex” for mathematics and science, which provides interactive content based on measuring the student’s level and building a customized educational path, “Inspire Science”, which provides modern scientific content supported by investigative activities, “Revel Mathematics”, which focuses on developing deep mathematical thinking skills, “Alef” and the “Alif Paths” system, which provide smart educational models based on data analysis and personalization of learning, and “Kutubi”, which provides an interactive digital library that enriches the content. Arabic, and “New Interactions”, which provides modern learning methods through advanced digital tools that contribute to building a more dynamic and interactive educational environment.
This step comes within the framework of the Ministry’s keenness to ensure the efficiency of educational resources and their keeping pace with best educational practices, based on a development methodology based on analyzing results and data to make informed decisions that enhance the quality of education.
The questionnaire, which Emirates Today reviewed, aims to collect parents’ opinions about the educational value of digital platforms, their effectiveness and impact on academic achievement, in addition to measuring the ease of use and their impact on enhancing the learning experience within school and at home.
The Ministry stated that the questionnaire form was carefully designed to cover the various educational aspects related to the use of digital platforms, as it measures their suitability to the student’s age and academic level, and their ability to enable him to self-train and develop his skills independently.
The questionnaire focuses on the role of platforms in enhancing the student’s motivation and interest in learning, and the feasibility of continuing to use them and the impact of this on his academic level, as well as evaluating the efficiency of technical support and the speed of addressing technical problems or login difficulties when they occur.
To ensure a comprehensive and accurate analysis of the results, the model includes specifying the study cycle to which the student belongs, whether the first, second, or third cycle, in addition to specifying the emirate to which the school belongs, allowing the indicators to be read according to educational and geographical variables that contribute to supporting planning and decision-making on clear scientific foundations.
The Ministry affirmed its full commitment to protecting the privacy of participants, explaining that the form does not automatically collect any personal data such as name or email, and this information will not be recorded unless the guardian wishes to enter it voluntarily, in compliance with the highest standards of data confidentiality and information security.
She indicated that the results of this evaluation will form a fundamental pillar in the future development of digital educational platforms, ensuring that their effectiveness is enhanced and that the maximum possible benefit is made from them to support student learning and build their skills. She called on parents to take the initiative to actively participate before the deadline expires, believing that every opinion represents an added value in building a more quality and sustainable educational system.