The awareness campaign for the “Future Educational Ideas Competition in Algeria” launched in Tamanrasset on November 2nd, 2024, with the presence of representatives and officials from the National Institute for Research in Education, which falls under the tutelage of the Ministry of National Education and the National Council for Scientific Research and Technologies of the Presidency of the Republic.
The Wali of Tamanrasset formally opened the event, welcoming the visiting delegation and praising this ambitious national initiative, which aims to build a scientifically distinguished generation by fostering innovation and creativity among youth. Following his address, the Director of Education for the Wilaya and the Secretary-General of the National Council for Research and Technology explained the program’s objectives and its underlying framework. The Director of the National Institute for Educational Research further emphasized in her speech the significance of such events in raising students’ awareness of fields such as artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and mathematics. A welcoming address was also delivered by a student, who recited a poem in celebration of November 1st.
After the opening ceremony, the campaign’s activities continued with interactive workshops led by a group of researchers and experts, covering topics aligned with the program’s objectives. Dr. Samir Rouabhi conducted a workshop on artificial intelligence and its significance in education, while Dr. Abd el hak Gasmi introduced entrepreneurship and the personal qualities of an entrepreneur through storytelling. In the third workshop, Pr. Mokhtar Sellami demonstrated how to learn mathematics using games and interactive activities, promoting critical and creative thinking among participants.
The afternoon session commenced with a visit to the Ahaggar summit, followed by the Imzad House, where students were divided into groups to participate in an ideas competition on various topics. They presented their thoughts and creativity on collaborative panels, and all participants received recognition at the end of the event.
This initiative aligns with the government’s agenda and the Ministry of National Education’s efforts to integrate modern technology, particularly artificial intelligence, into the educational curriculum. This approach aims to equip learners with the necessary digital skills to keep pace with global advancements and to encourage them to think critically and solve problems creatively. These efforts include providing specialized educational programs, organizing workshops and technology competitions to inspire students to explore AI applications, and to develop innovative projects. Additionally, there is a focus on training teachers and equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to support technology-based learning.
