Three teacher training institutions on Friday inked memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the Digicel Foundation under its Smart Lab Initiative to support the establishment and enhancement of ICT smart laboratories to the tune of well over US$80,000 each.

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital learning environments and expand access to technology-enhanced teaching and learning within Jamaica’s tertiary education sector. Already 28 primary schools and five colleges have been outfitted with smart labs under the Digicel Foundation initiative.

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr Kasan Troupe, speaking at the signing which took place at the ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, said the results of the continued philanthropic efforts of the Digicel Foundation has enabled the broadening of the ministry’s push as it relates to teacher preparedness to integrate technology in classrooms.