Santo Domingo.- Through the literacy program “I am digital”launched on Tuesday by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) in coordination with the Ministry of Education, They will benefit About one hundred thousand participants.
The initiative, launched in The Sultana del Este, San Pedro de Macorís, It will extend throughout the country, allowing the Interested learn to read and write, In addition to acquiring the necessary digital skills through the networks.
When heading the act, the president of Indotel, Guido Gómez Mazaratogether with the Minister of Education, Luis Miguel de Campshighlighted the need for many Dominicans to access this type of training, as well as to close the Digital Gap and promote the responsible use of technology.
The curriculum combines a learning method that includes virtual, face -to -face classes and technological fairs, guaranteeing flexible and modern training.
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When pronouncing the central words of the act, Gómez Mazara He stressed that “I am digital” It seeks to place the country on the digital training route.
“I am digital, it is an effort of the Indotel in coordination with Culber and the Ministry of Education, with the objective of placing digital training on the Route of the 21st Century. One of the great challenges of digital is that, in the Dominican Republic and other countries, the levels of insert Gómez Mazara.
The act, transmitted through the platform of Indotelhad as their scenario the Freddy Gatón Arce Basic Schoollawyer and journalist who was dedicated to the program for his contribution to the country and his commitment to a better future.
The choice of San Pedro de Macorís for this event, according to the officials, is due to the fact that the province has lagged behind the transformations of the economic model: a century ago the bonanza of the sugar industry experienced, but the subsequent evolution of tourism and the impact of remittances has led many to informality and unemployment, which highlights the need for digital training.
Program will join efforts to advance education
The Minister of Education, Luis Miguel de Camps, He affirmed that the initiative reflects the conviction of the government that each Dominican, regardless of age or condition, has the right to fully participate in the 21st century life.
He stressed that the school not only summons the children, but also to families and communities, To advance together and overcome any gap.
“We live in a time when knowledge no longer fit on a library shelf. Today knowledge moves in networks and platforms that cross borders in seconds.
Who does not access them can be left behind, but who uses them with criteria, responsibility and creativity becomes the protagonist of his destiny and architect of the future of his nation.
Dominican Republic He can’t and do not want to be left behind. Therefore, initiatives such as I am Digital They are registered in a greater commitment: than the education is inclusive, Form critical and conscious citizens, and prepare families to be interconnected, ”said De Camps.
88% of Dominicans are connected to networks
Sebastián Moreno Cruz, representative of Critertectechnology company in charge of the project funded by the Inter -American Development Bank, said:
“We want to show that we can be connected and use technology to design life projects according to our dreams. I am digital has a fundamental purpose: show that the possibilities with technology are endless, but we must be aware of how we use it.”
He stressed that a 88% of Dominicans It has daily internet connection capacity, which represents an opportunity “Fantastic” To manage information. However, he added, a 75% of these people use the network mainly to see Tiktok or the lottery, so he invited parents, grandparents and all people to join the program.
Authorities from San Pedro de Macorís and various personalities participated in the activity. Recognition was given to the family of Freddy Gatón Arceand the act concluded with a folkloric presentation of the Los Guloyas Dancer TheaterCultural Heritage of the Province.
