Digest: National Digital Education Strategy (2025-2030)
NATIONAL DIGITAL EDUCATION STRATEGY
CLASSROOM-LEVEL TAKEAWAYS FOR TANZANIAN TEACHERS:
File:
1) ICT is no longer optional — it is part of core teaching
The Strategy confirms that ICT use in teaching and learning is a national requirement, not an add-on. Teachers are expected to use digital tools, content and platforms to support lessons.
Implication for teachers: Start blending printed, verbal and digital methods — even if gradually.
2) Teaching is expected to shift to Competency-Based, ICT-supported pedagogy
The Strategy links ICT to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) — meaning teaching should focus on skills, problem-solving and involvement, not just chalk-and-talk.
Implication for teachers: Use ICT (videos, simulations, apps, LMS materials) to support active learning, not just as decoration.
3) Digital content will increasingly replace or supplement printed textbooks
Government and TIE are producing digital textbooks, tutorials, online libraries, and lessons for classroom use — especially in STEM and literacy.
Implication for teachers: Use national digital resources (e.g. TIE online library, STEM videos) as teaching materials in class.
4) Teachers are expected to keep learning digitally (TCPD)
Teacher professional development is moving to online / school-based digital platforms (LMS/TCPD).
Implication for teachers: Be prepared to complete CPD through digital systems, not workshops alone.
5) Assessment will become digital
The Strategy includes digital assessment as a core pillar — not only exams but formative and diagnostic tools.
Implication for teachers: Expect to administer or prepare learners for ICT-based quizzes, assignments or feedback tools.
6) Equity and inclusion are part of classroom responsibility
The Strategy highlights digital inclusion for rural learners, girls, and learners with disabilities.
Implication for teachers: When using ICT, consider who might be left out — plan alternatives or accessible versions.
7) Emerging technologies (AI, simulations, MOOCs) will enter classrooms
Teachers are expected to recognise and gradually adopt new tools that improve learning efficiency.
Implication for teachers: Be open to trying AI-based tools (for worksheets, feedback, translation, etc.) and MOOCs for self-learning.
If a teacher reads only one page from this strategy, the message is:
ICT is now a required tool for achieving better learning, and teachers must actively adapt their classroom practice, content choices and assessment methods to reflect that.