07-06-2022
Yesterday, an agreement was
signed between the University of Education, Lahore and the University of
Engineering & Technology, Lahore to enhance the online and blended
pedagogical skills of teachers and bring the teaching system in line with
modern requirements. The IIOE program launched in Pakistan in collaboration
with UNESCO, is initiated by the International Institute of Online Education
(IIOE). The agreement was formally signed by the Vice Chancellor University of
Education, Lahore Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) and the Vice Chancellor
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor
Sarwar at a ceremony held at the Township Campus of the University. Under the
agreement, teachers serving in higher education institutions will be trained in
online and blended teaching so that they can provide education and training to
students keeping in view the requirements of the time. In addition, the main
objective of the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) is to make
developing countries like Pakistan realize the achievement of the educational
targets set for 2030, to increase international cooperation in higher
education, quality education and educational trends.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor
University of Education, Lahore, Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) said that
humanity is facing complex challenges at present but modern technology as an
effective tool can be used to combat them. Emerging Educational technology has
gained a special place in the field of education as well as in various spheres
of life, because through it the teaching system can continue uninterrupted, a
glimpse of which we saw in the days of Corona epidemic. "During the Corona
epidemic, online education saved the world from a major educational
catastrophe, so there is a great need for our teachers to enhance their
teaching skills through modern technology," he added. This program is of
great importance under the supervision of the University of Education and UET,
Lahore. On the occasion, Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering &
Technology, Lahore Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar said that under the
International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) program this agreement is of
great importance. The University of Education has a special place in the
country in terms of teacher education and training. “So, I strongly hope that
the very positive results of this program will be achieved through the
University of Education and its dynamic leadership Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr.
Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I)” he added. It should be noted that under the International
Institute of Online Education (IIOE) program, there was an Online Courses
Competition-Courseware, in which more than 200 teachers from 45 countries of
Asia Pacific participated. According to the results of this competition, under
the supervision of Dr. Aisha Mahmood, Faculty Member, University of Education,
M.Phil Scholars Sadia Nawaz and Qaratulain Sarwat won “first” and “special”
positions respectively.