Project Details


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Madrasati Learning Management System


Description

The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia introduced the Madrasati platform, a specialized Learning Management System (LMS), to facilitate distance learning for students in grades 1 through 12. Since then, it has grown to be an essential part of the Kingdom's educational system, educating more than 6 million students and half a million teachers and receiving recognition on a global scale for its efficacy and reach. With an emphasis on accessible, ongoing education, Madrasati facilitates a combination of synchronous (live virtual classes) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning.

Important Madrasati Features:

Virtual classrooms: Instructors can record classes and hold live sessions, enabling students to review the content whenever necessary.

Digital Resources: By integrating with Microsoft Office 365, the platform improves parent, teacher, and student cooperation and communication.

Interactive Learning Resources: Resources that support active participation and learning management include digital planners, quizzes, and assignment submission.

Inclusive Accessibility: Madrasati uses YouTube and satellite broadcasts, with channels specifically designed for different educational levels, to reach all students, particularly during periods of poor connectivity.

Project website

https://schools.madrasati.sa/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7. E-learning 2025
  • AL C7. E-environment
  • AL C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Coverage
  • Saudi Arabia

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2020

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth
  • Women
  • Indigenous and nomadic peoples
  • Migrants
  • Remote and rural communities
  • Students, Teachers, Parents, Educational supervisors

Replicability

Yes, the idea and the system can be repeated in two ways:
1- Applying for different scope in the same MoE scope, and this can achieved by implementing Madrasati with minor changes like conventions and naming to be valid to be applied in universities, and private and international schools as a general Learning Management System.
2- Also, for general implementation worldwide, by taking the following actions, the project can be repeated in other places:

Modifying Language and Content:
- Modify the instructional materials to conform to the target region's language and local curricula.
- Ascertain that the educational setting incorporates culturally relevant curriculum and support for regional languages.

Setting Up the Technical Structure:
- Provide the required digital infrastructure, including local or cloud servers, and provide consistent internet access.
- Make use of scalable and adaptable platforms to easily adjust to each region's needs.

Integration with Local Educational Systems:
- Adjust the project to comply with the authorized requirements and specifications in order to integrate with the educational and school administration systems in the area.
- Provide APIs for e-learning platform and database integration.

Qualifications and Training:
- Teach technical and educational employees how to operate the system effectively and offer continuous technical assistance.
- To guarantee that students get the most out of the platform, conduct training courses for them.


Sustainability

In a number of ways, the Madrasati platform does indeed promote sustainability:
Cutting Down on Paper Use:
- By providing study guides and examinations online, the platform lessens dependency on manual tasks, paper-based exams, and printed textbooks.
- By lowering the amount of paper used, this helps to protect the environment.
Creating a Sustainable Digital Learning Environment:
- Remote learning lowers carbon emissions from instructors' and students' daily commutes;
- Madrasati lowers operating costs related to physical school maintenance, such as transportation and content printing.
Using and Analyzing Data:
- The platform facilitates the use of data to enhance operational effectiveness and educational performance, as well as sustainability in long-term planning and decision-making.
Encouraging Sustainable Education:
- It provides adaptable and sustainable learning possibilities by making educational content accessible at any time and from any location.
- It also promotes professional growth and ongoing learning without using up more resources.
Reducing Energy Consumption:
- Using cutting-edge, effective technology infrastructure instead of more conventional teaching techniques helps cut down on energy usage.

In conclusion, by improving digital education, cutting down on environmental waste, and fostering an adaptable and cost-effective learning environment that can accommodate future demands, the Madrasati platform successfully helps to achieve sustainability goals


WSIS values promotion

By encouraging digital inclusion, fair access to education, and the use of technology for sustainable development, Madrasati closely reflects the values of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). A thorough description of how Madrasati upholds WSIS values may be found below: 1. Information and Knowledge Access • It helps rural and distant populations by guaranteeing that they have equitable access to digital resources for learning. The platform encourages knowledge sharing and lifelong learning by offering lesson plans, interactive learning resources, and real-time assessments. 2. Preservation of the Environment and Sustainable Development • By lowering dependency on tangible resources like paper, books, and actual classrooms, the platform promotes environmental sustainability. • Madrasati lowers energy use and carbon emissions by reducing teachers' and students' daily commutes through remote learning choices. 3. Engagement and E-Participation Through interactive tools, virtual classrooms, and cooperative activities, the platform facilitates teacher, parent, and student interaction. It also promotes a culture of participation by facilitating real-time feedback, dialogues, and innovative teaching practices. 4. Reducing Inequalities in Education By guaranteeing that all students, including those from vulnerable groups, have access to the same caliber of educational resources and tests, Madrasati closes educational gaps. It also promotes inclusivity by offering bilingual assistance and culturally relevant content.


Entity name

Ministry of Education (MoE)

Entity country—type

Saudi Arabia Government

Entity website

http://moe.gov.sa