Minister of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development Dr. Ismail Shafeeu stated last night that the decision has been made to provide computers to all teachers employed at government schools in 2027.

While responding to a question on the "Ahaa" forum about training teachers to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to teach, the minister said teachers are being trained to use AI in education. He also said teachers will be trained in the coming days to use AI in teaching.

According to Shafeeu, work is being done to provide computer systems to all teachers working in every government school within 2027.

Minister Shafeeu said that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu spoke on the matter last month as well and that he has instructed that computers are to be procured for teachers who need it.

"The only obstacle is currently in the school infrastructure, with classroom resources. This effort is a top priority for the government, where we are looking to improve the situation within atolls and Male' as well," stated the minister.

"I believe that one of the biggest obstacles teachers are facing is that computers have not been established for every teacher in schools in Maldives. That is something we have been careless in, compared to other industries."

The minister went on to say that they decided to provide computer resources to teachers so that their workload can be reduced and make the teaching environment easier for them.

Minister Shafeeu gave his assurance that they will begin establishing the necessary resources teachers need in every school for their work before the year ends.