Dr. Hassan Fartousi: Teachers Are at the Heart of Technological Transformation in the Education System

The conference was held at the Abureyhan Biruni Hall of Kharazmi University and comprised three sections: an opening ceremony, keynote speeches, and two specialized panel discussions. It addressed evolving educational models, trends, challenges and opportunities in education and learning, as well as the role of digital technologies in improving the quality of education.

At the opening ceremony, Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, referred to the rapid pace of technological change worldwide and described aligning the education system with these developments as an undeniable necessity. He emphasized that teachers are the principal actors and guides in this transformation.

Referring also to the challenges of integrating technology into education, including equitable access, ethical considerations, maintaining educational quality, and preventing the widening of the digital divide, he stressed the need to develop effective policies and strategies for the purposeful integration of technology into the country’s education system.

During the two-day event, four specialized workshops were also held for approximately 160 teachers. These workshops were designed to enhance teachers’ professional skills and introduce innovative teaching methods based on emerging technologies.

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