Algeria's Continuing Education University has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by adopting 74 digital platforms. This move aims to enhance the university's services and attract students through digital education. The university's director, Professor Yahia Jafari, announced this development during the launch of the fourth edition of the National Digital Education Week. The event, which will run until October 4, is themed "Towards an Empowering University... with a Smart Digital Vision."
Professor Jafari emphasized that digital education has become a fundamental requirement for achieving the model of a fourth-generation university. This approach enables the expansion of access to education and transcends time and space barriers. The adoption of digital platforms is part of the university's strategy to provide various services and meet the needs of students. The National Digital Education Week is organized around four axes: consolidation, renewal, entrepreneurship, and digitalization.
The Continuing Education University's focus on digital education aligns with the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's priorities for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ministry has identified four key areas: consolidation, renewal, entrepreneurship, and digitalization. These areas are considered essential for building a future-oriented education system. Digital education is no longer just about using modern technological tools; it has become an integrated system based on digital infrastructure and educational platforms.
Professor Jafari highlighted that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and information and communication technologies requires the development of educational tools and their adaptation to new developments. He stressed that the educational message has not changed, but the means and tools have. Education has become a continuous process that accompanies citizens in acquiring knowledge and skills and improving their level. Digital education allows students to overcome time and space constraints, enabling them to balance study and work.
The Continuing Education University's adoption of digital platforms also aims to provide opportunities for students who face challenges in accessing traditional education. These include students in correctional facilities and those who wish to return to education. The university's director emphasized that the institution does not wait for students to come to it; instead, it reaches out to them through educational platforms. This approach makes the university a champion of citizenship.
The integration of artificial intelligence in the educational process was also discussed during the National Digital Education Week. Participants emphasized that the use of AI as a teaching tool does not replace teachers but rather supports them in designing more engaging and interactive educational content. They noted that concerns about adopting this type of education are unfounded, especially since the Continuing Education University has trained around 800 teachers in this field during the 2025-2026 period.
The Continuing Education University has also introduced new measures to enhance its programs, including the introduction of citizenship and history courses. These courses aim to complete the student's education and instill a culture of respect for the law and civic responsibility. Additionally, the university organized a national blood donation campaign, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and community service.
Key points
- The university's adoption of 74 digital platforms aims to enhance its services and attract students through digital education.
- The integration of artificial intelligence in the educational process is expected to support teachers in designing more engaging and interactive educational content.
- The Continuing Education University has trained around 800 teachers in the field of digital education during the 2025-2026 period.
