The Meghalaya government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Intel, a global leader in information technology, to provide computer training to teachers inselect government schools.
The memorandum was signed at an educational seminar last evening as part of the government’s initiative to extend the benefits of technology to education in the Northeast.
On the occasion, the Intel announced the launch of its “World Ahead Program”, the first in the Northeast, in the presence of commissioner and secretary, education, L. Roy, North East Council member P.P. Shrivastav and president, Intel India, Praveen Vishakantaiah.
The programme underlines the advantages of organised ICT (information and communication technologies) adoption by providing access to personal computers, enabling broadband Internet connectivity, educating teachers and students on the application of technology in day-to-day life, empowering citizens to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and access to better healthcare.
Speaking on the occasion, Roy said the partnership with Intel would strengthen the commitment to improve the ICT education scenario in Meghalaya.
“The training provided by Intel will help the teachers and students in Meghalaya to avail of the benefits of technology and develop their competence with 21st century skills,” Roy added.
Intel India president Vishakantaiah said the company was happy to tie up with the Meghalaya government to demonstrate and impart the value of information and communication technology in the schools of the state.
“We will create an enhanced learning experience for teachers and students by integrating technology into school education methods. This partnership is a continued effort towards Intel’s goal of spreading ICT skills to students and teachers in India, particularly in the Northeast,” he added.
NEC member Shrivastav said that given the difficult terrain in the Northeast, technology would help the citizens of the region to be on a par with their counterparts worldwide.
The memorandum was signed at an educational seminar last evening as part of the government’s initiative to extend the benefits of technology to education in the Northeast.
On the occasion, the Intel announced the launch of its “World Ahead Program”, the first in the Northeast, in the presence of commissioner and secretary, education, L. Roy, North East Council member P.P. Shrivastav and president, Intel India, Praveen Vishakantaiah.
The programme underlines the advantages of organised ICT (information and communication technologies) adoption by providing access to personal computers, enabling broadband Internet connectivity, educating teachers and students on the application of technology in day-to-day life, empowering citizens to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and access to better healthcare.
Speaking on the occasion, Roy said the partnership with Intel would strengthen the commitment to improve the ICT education scenario in Meghalaya.
“The training provided by Intel will help the teachers and students in Meghalaya to avail of the benefits of technology and develop their competence with 21st century skills,” Roy added.
Intel India president Vishakantaiah said the company was happy to tie up with the Meghalaya government to demonstrate and impart the value of information and communication technology in the schools of the state.
“We will create an enhanced learning experience for teachers and students by integrating technology into school education methods. This partnership is a continued effort towards Intel’s goal of spreading ICT skills to students and teachers in India, particularly in the Northeast,” he added.
NEC member Shrivastav said that given the difficult terrain in the Northeast, technology would help the citizens of the region to be on a par with their counterparts worldwide.
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