Punjab Plans Digital Learning Modules, Accessible Textbooks for Special-Education Schools
The Special Education Department and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop digital classroom resources, accessible textbooks, and educational videos, while training teachers to use modern technology in supporting children with special needs.
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Oct, 2026) A decision has been made to integrate modern technology into the special education sector in Punjab.
In collaboration with the Special Education Department and PITB, advanced digital educational facilities will be introduced for children with special needs. In this regard, the Director General of Special Education, Lieutenant (Retd.) Shoaib Khan Jadoon, met with a delegation from PITB. The discussion focused on digitalizing the special education system and streamlining the teaching process through the use of modern technology.
Under this initiative:
- World-class, state-of-the-art digital learning modules will be developed for classrooms in special education schools.
- Textbooks for children with special needs will be converted into accessible, comprehensible, and effective digital formats, allowing students to utilise educational content tailored to their specific requirements.
- A cutting-edge in-house studio for the production of educational videos will be established.
- Training programs will be conducted to enhance the professional capabilities of teachers and school staff, enabling them to effectively utilize modern teaching methodologies and technology.
The Director General of Special Education stated that aligning special-needs children with the demands of the modern era is a top priority. The teaching process for these children will be made easier and more effective through the use of modern technology, while measures are also being taken to ensure they have access to equal educational opportunities.
He added that, following the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, efforts are underway to enhance the welfare and educational facilities for special-needs children. The Special Education Department is working to introduce an instructional system, leveraging modern technology, that can more effectively meet the educational needs of these children.