Education Ministry Activates 'TIMSS' Next Saturday, Urges Students to Attend One-Hour Remote Classes
The Ministry emphasizes attendance at remote classes to improve outcomes.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
- The Ministry emphasizes counting participation and interaction grades to encourage attendance at “Teams” sessions
- “Microsoft Teams” is a cornerstone of digital transformation and the development of the remote learning environment
- The Ministry aims to enhance electronic interaction and improve educational outcomes through “Teams”
The Ministry of Education, in a letter addressed by Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Engineer Hamad Al-Hamad, to the Director General of the General Administration of Educational Zones and the Director General of the General Administration of Religious Education and Special Education, stressed the importance of digital transformation and keeping pace with technological developments in the educational field, honing learners’ skills, and attending remote learning sessions, thereby achieving positive results for the educational system.
The letter clarified that the “Microsoft Teams” platform represents a cornerstone of digital transformation, given the comprehensive virtual tools it provides, which enable the organization of studies and facilitate communication among all parties involved in the educational process, thereby enhancing the efficiency and continuity of education.
Al-Hamad directed that all schools under the Educational Zones, Religious Education, and Special Education administrations be instructed to ensure learners’ access to the educational platform on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., for a duration of one hour, to attend educational sessions according to the schedules attached to the letter.
He noted that this step is part of efforts to maximize learners’ benefit from digital education tools and prepare them for positive interaction with educational sessions, which will positively reflect on academic achievement and the quality of educational outcomes. The letter emphasized the importance of awarding learners grades that count toward participation and interaction assessments, thereby encouraging students to commit to attending sessions via the platform and enhancing their active engagement in the educational process. The following is the schedule of sessions:
