Iran's education and training minister, Seyyed Mohammad Bathaaie, has stressed that use of advanced electronic, networking, and telecommunications technology is very important for schools and education.

In an interview with Iran Press on Monday, Iran's education minister, Bathaaie, said the education sector is huge, and the education ministry must communicate with (millions of ) pupils, students, and teachers, and thus, it is essential that we make use of the latest innovative technology,  particularly electronic, networking, and telecommunications technology.

 Seyyed Mohammad Bathaaie added:  "Fortunately in recent months, we have designed an interactive network which is particularly well-suited for schools, and this platform will be officially unveiled as part of a national interactive network soon.  When this national network is up and running, interactive two-way communication between various groups, such as pupils, students, their parents, teachers and education experts will become a reality". 

In further remarks, Bathaaie said:  "God willing, this national interactive network will be unveiled soon, and certainly, I think, before this September , when the new school year is due to begin. I hope that in the coming weeks , we will officially announce the launch of this new interactive national network , and inform the public  through the mass media.  The new network will be a great help to pupils , students, parents and teachers alike".