On Wednesday in Rabat, Chakib Benmoussa, Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, and Azzedine El Mountassir Billah, CEO of Inwi, presided over the awards ceremony for the fourth edition of the “Inwi Challenge” educational program.
Launched in 2021 in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, the Inwi Challenge has generated significant educational momentum across participating schools. This aligns with the 2022-2026 strategic roadmap, which views investment in information and communication technologies (ICT) in education as essential for navigating future challenges and changes, according to a joint statement.
The integration of coding into school curricula aims to enhance learning quality, foster creativity and critical thinking, and motivate students. It also ensures equal opportunities for accessing computing and coding education.
The fourth edition of the program was notably successful, with over 500 teachers receiving intensive training from volunteer trainers of INJAZ Morocco and supervisors from DynIT. These trainings focused on using Minecraft Education as a teaching tool, integrating it into lesson preparations. More than 40,000 students from all three educational cycles participated in 1,320 training workshops held in 470 schools across all Regional Academies of Education and Training.
Minister Benmoussa emphasized the transformative power of digital technology in education, stating that the ministry plans to implement a series of projects promoting programming and digitization to improve the educational system. He highlighted initiatives such as “Pioneer Institutions,” the “Coding Caravan for All,” and “Digital Classrooms,” aimed at achieving the desired transformation and fostering motivation and perseverance.
The program also reflects Inwi’s commitment to education, showcasing its dedication to promoting innovation and excellence through new technologies. Since the launch of the Inwi Challenge, over 73,000 students have enhanced their knowledge in core subjects like languages, mathematics, sciences, history, and geography through game-based learning using Minecraft Education Edition, creating an engaging and innovative learning environment.
At the end of the competition, winning public schools were awarded in the categories of “Primary Schools,” “Secondary Schools,” and “High Schools.” In the “Primary Schools” category, the first place was awarded to Oued Echiaf School from the Provincial Directorate of Oued Eddahab (AREF of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab), the second place to Mohamed Abdou School from the Provincial Directorate of Berkane (AREF of the Oriental), and the third place to Al Bayrouni Community School from the Provincial Directorate of Tiznit (AREF of Souss-Massa).
In the “Secondary Schools” category, the first place went to Ibn Battouta College from the Provincial Directorate of M’Diq-Fnideq (AREF of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima), the second place to 20 Août College from the Provincial Directorate of El Hajeb (AREF of Fès-Meknès), and the third place to Oued Eddahab College from the Provincial Directorate of Oued Eddahab (AREF of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab). For the “High Schools” category, the first place was awarded to Acharif Al Idrissi Technical High School from the Provincial Directorate of Safi (AREF Marrakech-Safi), the second place to Aljadida High School from the Provincial Directorate of Tata (AREF Souss-Massa), and the third place to Anoual High School from the Provincial Directorate of Ouarzazate (AREF Drâa-Tafilalet).
