The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture announced on March 27 the delivery of a new technology laboratory at Primero de Mayo School in Yantzaza, Zamora Chinchipe. The facility is expected to benefit 1,280 students.
The ministry said the project included an investment of $33,400 for renovations and civil works to provide a safe and modern environment. In addition, technological equipment valued at $33,000 was installed. The total investment exceeds $66,400.
The laboratory is designed for practical learning and the use of digital tools in response to current educational needs. During the handover ceremony, Favio Villamizar, Zonal Coordinator 7 for Education, addressed students: “Queridos estudiantes, aprovechen cada equipo, exploren cada software y desafíen su propio conocimiento. Este esfuerzo que hace el Estado es la prueba de que confiamos en su talento. Queremos que, al graduarse de la ‘Primero de Mayo’, salgan preparados para los retos de un mercado laboral globalizado y tecnológico.”
Student Kristel Quezada also spoke about the impact of the new space: “En una era donde el que no entiende de tecnología se queda atrás, este laboratorio representa tres pilares para nuestro crecimiento. Primero, cerrar la brecha digital, porque no todos tenemos acceso a tecnología en casa. Segundo, pasar de usuarios a creadores; ya no solo usar redes sino aprender a programar. Y tercero un espacio de colaboración donde trabajar en equipo resolver errores y entender que fallar es parte del aprendizaje.”
According to the ministry statement, MINEDEC is introducing new tools that allow students to connect their educational process with evolving technological environments.
