Tech Age Teachers Tunisia

Tech Age Teachers Tunisia

Overview

With support from the Dream Blue Foundation, Tech Age Teachers created a trained, motivated network of more than 1,500 Tunisian educators, equipping them with the digital skills and leadership skills to integrate technology into classroom instruction.

The program also supported innovation through Youth Tech Clubs for over 4,000 students.

Quick Facts

  • More than 4,000 students ages 4–18 (half of them girls) participated in Youth Tech Clubs at primary and secondary schools with their teachers. Students gained hands-on practice in applying new technology skills to subjects ranging from language learning to math and science.
  • More than 1,500 teachers (over 50% women) developed the concrete technology, leadership, and professional skills they need to modernize their classrooms, streamline administration, and connect with other teachers.

Goals

  • Create a trained and motivated network of Tunisian educators equipped with the skills needed to integrate technology into their classrooms.
  • Equip youth with the skills needed to thrive in today’s globalizing economy.

Activities

  • 21st-century skills: Through Youth Tech Clubs, participating youth gained 21st-century skills that are invaluable in a developing economy and for future employment prospects.
  • Technology in the classroom: The program provided primary and secondary teachers with new skills and methods to meaningfully integrate 21st-century technology into their teaching processes.
  • Leadership and community engagement: Staff developed teachers’ leadership skills, awareness of community needs, and intellectual creativity, and helped them to get engaged in their communities.

Partners

Dream Blue Foundation logo

Tunisia Ministry of Education