Prabowo: Each School to Receive Three Additional Smart Boards
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to add three interactive smart boards to each school this year.
- This initiative follows a previous distribution of one digital interactive whiteboard per school.
- Prabowo stated that the smart boards will assist teachers in remote areas and allow the government to monitor classrooms nationwide.
President Prabowo Subianto's administration is set to significantly enhance educational technology by distributing an additional three interactive smart boards to every school across Indonesia. This move builds upon the existing program that provided one digital whiteboard per institution, aiming to further bridge the digital divide and improve learning quality. During his visit to Leato Selatan, Gorontalo, the President emphasized the transformative potential of these smart boards, particularly for educators in remote areas. He highlighted how these tools can provide access to supplementary learning materials and lesson plans from the central government, effectively bringing resources to even the most isolated classrooms.
Mulai tahun ini setiap sekolah akan terima tiga (smart board)
Furthermore, President Prabowo pointed out the innovative monitoring capabilities offered by the smart boards. The government, he explained, will be able to observe classroom activities nationwide from Jakarta. This feature, he suggested, could help ensure teacher accountability by identifying instances of absence. This technological push is part of a broader effort by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, which has already distributed hundreds of thousands of digital interactive panels, laptops, and external hard drives, alongside providing internet and electricity access to underserved schools throughout 2025. The initiative reflects a strong commitment to modernizing Indonesia's education system and ensuring equitable access to quality learning resources for all students, regardless of their geographical location.
Guru-guru di tempat yang sulit, dia bisa dibantu dari pusat, pelajarannya, tambahan silabus-nya, bantuan-bantuan bahan
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.