Education Minister launches MOODLE Learning System for colleges
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 17 2021:
Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh has launched the MOODLE Learning Management System for the Government and Government-aided colleges of Manipur today.
Speaking as the Chief Guest at the launching ceremony held at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Education (U), Rajen said that the new initiative will help the college students of the State a lot during this pandemic time.
He said that the MOODLE Learning Management System is a unique online education system of the latest version which is simpler than other systems of learning.
He said that education is a sector which needs to be promoted and boosted up with priority.
Education at school level is seen as more focussed in comparison with higher education.
The Education Department has geared up to secure NAAC scores by the colleges of the State.
Commissioner, Director and officials of Higher Education have been relentlessly working to promote education in the state, higher education in particular, he continued.
Stating that teaching is one of the noblest professions, the Minister maintained that those who are in the teaching profession should serve with dedication.
Teachers play the role of shaping the society by imparting knowledge and skills to the students.
They are honoured every year on September 5 for their dedicated service and responsibilities.
If the education system fails, the whole generation will be lost, he added.
The Minister further appealed to all to cooperate with the Government initiatives to promote education in the State.
Obstructions and agitations by students' and teachers' organisations have been hampering teaching and learning processes of the schools and colleges.
Such unwanted activities should be stopped, he added.
Regarding the shortage of staff in Government colleges, Rajen said that the Government will be conducting recruitment drives very soon to fill up the vacancies.
Commissioner, Hr and Tech Education, M Harekrishna, Director, Education(U) Dr Rangitabali Waikhom, Vice Chancellor of Manipur University, Dr Sanatombi and VC of Dhanamanjuri University, Prof Rajmohon and others also attended the launching ceremony.