Students encouraged to get familiar with Google learning management system

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Students encouraged to get familiar with Google learning management system

THE Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging students and other relevant stakeholders to become familiar with the Google Suite Learning Management System, which is being rolled out across all educational institutions.The system is designed for teaching and learning, and teachers are receiving the necessary training on the different tools in the programme, while support is being provided for all schools.

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