NEW endeavours do not come without its set of challenges – this is a given.
But if the project involves a channel dedicated to the broadcasting of educational content in the country, necessary steps must be taken to ensure it is delivered well.
In the days leading up to its launch on Feb 17, DidikTV Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) received much hype. Unfortunately, its first broadcast received just as much criticism and flak, too, from the public.
An 88-second video clip of teacher Rafidah Rahmat’s science lesson on the reproductive system went viral not only for her weak command of the English language, but for factual inaccuracies as well.