ISLAMABAD: The digitalization of both teaching and examination systems is the only panacea for the continuation of educational system during the present pandemic which has posed a serious threat to educational system across the the world.
Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University Prof Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of a two-day training workshop.
The workshop was organized by the Department of Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education here today (Tuesday) for Faculty members and administrative staff who have been recently appointed/ promoted in various departments of the AIOU.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Zia informed the participants that all administrative, financial, and academic operations of the university have recently been digitalized.
He said that adoption of new technology by the university has not only helped continuation of all educational activities during COIVD-19 pandemic but also streamlined them.
Prof Dr Mehmood ul Hassan Butt, ex-vice chancellor of AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mehmood, Dean Faculty of Education, and other principal officers while addressing the gathering urged upon the newly inducted teachers and officers to work with full dedication and help the university in educating masses of the country.
Heads of various administrative, and servicing departments gave presentations regarding their concerned departments on this occasion.
Dr Ajmal, Chairman Department of Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education explained objectives of the two-day workshop and welcomed all the participants especially the Vice Chancellor, Deans, and Heads of Department.