In this modern age of technology, the Department of Education (DepEd) is taking major strides by promoting digital innovation and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially for students with disabilities. Led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the department aims to make education faster, more accessible, and of higher quality for all learners, regardless of their condition.
🔍🎯 Faster Access to Education for Students with Disabilities
According to Secretary Sonny Angara, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education will significantly improve faster access to learning for students with disabilities.
Through AI tools, the learning experience can be personalized for children with different types of disabilities such as visual impairment, hearing loss, or mobility challenges. Students no longer need to travel far just to receive the quality education they deserve.
🏛️📚 Expanded Access to Special Education (SPED)
As part of this initiative, traditional SPED Centers will be replaced with Inclusive Learning Resource Centers. Rather than isolating students with special needs, the new model promotes inclusivity, providing a more open and supportive learning environment enhanced with modern technologies.
The Inclusive Learning Resource Centers will serve as hubs for technology and educational support, where learners can use assistive devices, adaptive software, and AI-powered educational platforms to enhance their learning experiences.
🚀🛠️ Strengthening Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS)
The benefits of digital innovation will not be limited to SPED alone; Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) will also see significant improvements.
Through the integration of AI algorithms and online learning platforms, students who are unable to regularly attend traditional schools—due to various circumstances—can still keep pace with their peers.
The Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) and Alternative Learning System (ALS), powered by AI, are expected to speed up the learning process, improve teaching quality, and offer flexible solutions for students who need a more customized educational approach.