As part of its continued efforts to integrate technology into the education sector, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) recently conducted a three-day ICT Capacity Building Workshop for 70 primary and secondary school teachers. Held from August 13 to 15, 2025, at the MIE Hall, the training was designed to equip educators with essential digital skills to enhance teaching and learning across classrooms in Malawi.
The workshop was organised through the Department of Curriculum Development (DCD) and the Teacher Development Unit (TDU), drawing participants from all six education divisions nationwide. The initiative aligns with key national priorities, including Malawi 2063 and Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education, underscoring MIE’s commitment to advancing education through technology.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Loyce Chisale, Curriculum Specialist for Science and Technology, stressed the importance of preparing teachers to adapt to a digital era. “The world is digitalising, and our classrooms must not be left behind,” she said. “This training is a vital step to ensure our teachers become facilitators, not just consumers, of technology in education.”
Led by facilitators Mr. Rodgers Missili and Mr. Gibson Dzimbiri, the sessions provided hands-on training using individual laptops, allowing participants to apply skills in real time. The training covered a broad range of topics including basic computer operations, Microsoft Office tools, and the use of Bloombox ICT Lab and RACHEL Server for offline access to digital learning resources. Teachers were also introduced to Google Workspace applications for collaboration and resource creation, virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, cybersecurity best practices, and introductory AI tools to support educational productivity.
In addition to digital skills, participants were introduced to key elements of ongoing revised school curriculum. The sessions offered insights into national education goals, core student competencies, the new curriculum structure, assessment strategies, and the updated syllabus format. This dual approach ensured that teachers not only gained new technical skills, but also a deeper understanding of how to apply them effectively within the evolving educational framework.
At the close of the workshop, Ms. Chisale applauded the participants for their commitment and active participation. She encouraged them to return to their schools as ICT ambassadors, sharing their knowledge with fellow educators and implementing the tools and strategies acquired during the training to improve learning outcomes.
This initiative represents a significant step in MIE’s broader mission to empower educators and foster digital transformation within Malawi’s education system.
