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Intel® Teach Program Extended in Sri Lanka ›

In October 2009, Intel and the Sri Lanka Secondary Education Modernization Project (SEMP) of the Ministry of Education launched the latest phase of the Intel Teach initiative in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka.

Vietnam's Lam Dong Province Applauds Intel’s Contribution to Education ›

In August 2009, Intel® Vietnam’s Country Manager Mr. Than Trong Phuc and Education Manager Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hai were awarded with certificates of appreciation from the Chairman of Lam Dong province, for their contributions to education over the past four years.

Memorandum of Understanding Signed for 2009 and 2010 Sri Lankan Science and Engineering Fair ›

In August 2009, the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka – together with the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka and Intel – signed a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Sri Lanka Science and Engineering Fair (SLSEF) in 2009 and 2010. SLSEF is affiliated to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) - the world’s largest pre-college science competition.

Program Works to Inspire Young Innovators in India ›

The Inspiring Young Innovators (IYI) school program has been piloted by selected schools in Bangalore during the 2009-2010 academic year, with support and guidance from the Intel® Teach Program. The key objective of the initiative is to foster the scientific and technological spirit which will inspire and empower students and the school system, to move towards greater innovation and creativity.

In June and July this year, Intel launched the IYI school program at Mallya Aditi International School, Greenwood High and Inventure Academy with the schools’ principals and founders. The launch events were attended and widely covered by daily news media in India including DNA India, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald News Service and The Times of India.

Pakistan’s Student Leaders Represent their Nation at International Events ›

Students who have gained acclaim in Pakistan’s national science competitions have gone on to represent their nation at international events, including the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the 2009 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project in the U.S. and the International Environmental Project Olympiad (INEPO) in Istanbul.

First ever group of Sri Lankan Teachers Graduate Intel® Teach Pre-Service ›

The first ever group of ‘teacher educators’ from the National Colleges of Education (NCoE) has successfully completed the Intel® Teach pre-service training program in Siyane, Uyana. Nineteen teacher educators from Sripada, Saripuththa, Siyane, Mahaweli and Hapitigama attended the six-day program, which was conducted by the manager of the Intel® Teach training team. The program was hailed a success and secured the ongoing support of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education.

Intel Receives Ethisphere Institute's ‘2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies’ Award ›

In April, Intel received Ethisphere Institute's ‘2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies’ award. Now in its third year, the award committee evaluated over 10,000 companies – with Intel being one of 99 global companies recognized for its ethical business standards, corporate citizenship and for introducing innovative ideas that benefit the public.

Intel Science Olympiads Award Ceremony, Pakistan ›

Following the Intel Science Olympiads Award Ceremony , The Pakistan Observer mentioned how the Federal Education Secretary, Muhammad Jehangir Bashar, said that it was encouraging to see Pakistani students in compete in international competitions and how such partnerships between Intel and the Pakistani government helped improve the quality of education and promote scientific knowledge among students across the country. The Financial Daily also quoted Mr. Bashar as saying, “It is heartening to see Pakistani students get international recognition through this platform created by private-public partnership.”

Intel Donates Cash Grants to Philippine Public Schools ›

Following the ceremonial grant turnover in the Philippines , a number of media articles ensued, the Philippines Government posted a news article online. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said, “Let me start by thanking Intel Philippines for the generous donation that will build 30 classrooms, provide a brighter future to thousands of school children, and contribute to our global competitiveness. The Philippine Daily Enquirer wrote an extensive article titled “Intel redefines ‘bayanihan’”, which translates as the Filipino’s culture of helping neighbours. The article summarizes Intel’s Involved Matching Grants Program (IIMGP) and the significant impact that it has had on improving student academic performance and raising teacher productivity across the nation. IIMGP profiles have also been put to good use, improving infrastructure and giving the children of General Trias better working and living opportunities.

Intel receives the award of “Outstanding Contribution to China’s Education for 2007” from Ministry of Education ›

Thanks to its excellent support to China’s education for more than 10 years, Intel (China) has been granted the award of “outstanding contribution to China’s education” by China’s Ministry of Education (MOE). Taking education as part of its corporate social responsibilities, Intel has systematically promoted Intel® Education Initiative in China, and collaborated with MOE and local governments to boost education innovation. Over the past decade, the company has made great achievements in preparing local talents for the 21st century, and contributed to the harmonious development of Chinese economy and society. For more details, see http://tech.sina.com.cn/it/2008-02-25/14302040192.shtml *

Historic eLearning Voyage
Students at Berwick’s Kambrya College have applied their skills and knowledge to a virtual journey aboard an 1813 convict chip-thanks to the Intel® Teach Essentials course. Intel Teach Essentials emphasized the 21st century learning and focused on effective pedagogy and assessment practices, higher order thinking, and provided strong support material. All are woven into the curriculum and use technology available to students and teachers at the college.

Source: Education Times, volume 15, number 4, March 22, 2007
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/publ/distribut/EdTimes/edtimes-nws-vol15issue4.pdf*

Intel promotes multi-core technologies along with 37 universities in China
Intel announced its plans to expand the Multi-core University program to another 32 universities in China, bringing the total number of participating universities to 37 in China. This program will not only cultivate more innovative computer talents for IT industry, but also drive the popularization of multi-core technology in Chinese universities. Articles appeared in over 20 publications, including Shanghai Business, China Information News, International Business Daily, EETimes and www.sina.com.cn*.

The Online Education Toolkit for Policy Makers, Planners and Practitioners
Intel India Pvt Ltd cooperated with UNESCO, Bangkok to introduce “ICT in Education” policy makers toolkit to meet the need of policymakers in the Asia Pacific region on the process of integrating ICT into educational systems and activities. Key experts and stakeholders with varied experiences and perspectives from different states of India participated in the four-day workshop from August 6-9, 2007 at New Delhi.

Source: www.ictinedtoolkit.org*

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur?
The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Intel and the Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) signed an MoU on technology entrepreneurship which entails an investment of Rs 2.12 crore. The program, which also involves the partnership of the University of California-Berkeley, includes selecting aspiring tech entrepreneurs.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com* and www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com*

Intel Education—Empowering 21st Century Research, Teaching and Learning
Intel continues its involvement in education through programs of the Intel® Education Initiative, including Intel® Teach Program, Intel® Learn Program, Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science (IRIS), and Intel® Higher Education Program, which promote the skills needed for success in the 21st century.

Source: www.educationworld.com*

Encouraging research and problem solving, the Intel way Intel India Design Centre, in association with Intel® Higher
Education Program, is organizing a research contest for final year undergraduate and post-graduate students from select institutions with the objective of giving students an opportunity to develop problem-solving and analytical skills; simulate innovative thinking; and encourage them to take up higher research as a career.

Source: Online edition of India's National Newspaper - The Hindu*

Intel, NVS honor teachers, students and schools
Intel India along with the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) today honored students, teachers, and schools trained through the Intel® Teach Program under a joint initiative launched by the Department of Education and Intel. Under the Intel World Ahead Program, Intel® Teach is a worldwide initiative to help classroom teachers learn how best to use technology to improve teaching and learning.

Sources: Moneycontrol.com* andwww.itnewsonline.com*

Malaysia Education Policy ICT Driven, Says Intel
Driven by the progressive Malaysia education policy, Intel’s educational programs have made great success in the country. With the support of local government, the Intel® Teach Program has trained 40,000 teachers locally, and narrowed down the digital gap in Malaysia. The 1:1 e-Learning program was also launched in the country to help students develop the ICT-based skills.

Source:http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=320706* Source: Moneycontrol.com* and Source: www.itnewsonline.com*

10 schools in e-learning programme
Intel Corp and the IT support arm of the Education Ministry, Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan (BTP) work together to implement the 1:1 e-learning model where students are each given a specially-designed RM1, 050 notebook computer called Classmate. The three-year program will kick-off in July with 10 schools in peninsular Malaysia. It changes the way students learn subjects, and help them develop 21st century skills including problem solving, delegation and communication skills and learn human values.

Sources: Star, Sunday New Straits Times (Learning Curve)

Untethered access to resources back to top
Intel Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and the Education Ministry recently announced the conclusion of the third phase of the Wireless Technology Pilot Programme, a collaboration allowing teachers to harness the Internet as an effective teaching tool in classrooms. During the third phase, 500 wireless access points were installed in 175 schools, enabling a learning environment untethered to desks or even classrooms. Thus learning becomes more student-oriented than teacher-centric with a marked improvement in their academic performance.

Source: Sunday New Straits Times (Learning Curve)

“Smart Education Partnership”
As many as 13 companies are engaged in the Smart Education Partnership which will help the education initiative in schools. Among the 13 companies, Intel Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd and MyPressto.com Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding and 11 companies have confirmed their commitment. The Education Minister, Hishammuddin Tun Hussein stated that Intel can help students with 1:1 learning with the One on One e-learning programme. From an infrastructure perspective, Intel has helped build wireless LAN's in more than 475 schools.

Source: Utusan Malaysia

Asia-Pacific's first 21st century teaching RM1000 for one-to-one teaching
Intel Corp works with Malaysia’s Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan BTP to launch a three-year pilot program to introduce the latest e-learning program of the 21st century at 10 selected schools. With Intel’s donation of 2,000 Intel-powered Classmate PCs over next three years, the new 1:1 e-learning model will change the current education mode and help students develop 21st century skills.

Source: Sin Chew daily

Get Ready for 1:1 E-Learning
Intel Malaysia and the Education Ministry’s education technology division (ETD) work together to implement a 1:1 e-learning model in 10 selected public schools. Part of Intel’s World Ahead Initiative, the pilot project is to demonstrate that equipping students with a PC each can help them develop 21st century digital skills. Intel will donate total 2,000 RM1, 050 Classmate PCs for the project and wishes further collaboration with the Ministry to promote 1:1 e-learning in more schools next year.

Sources: New Straits Times,www.theedgedaily.com/cms/content.jsp?id=com.tms.cms.article.Article_2c71de26-cb73c03a-166c1140-1c2adefe* , Sunday New Straits Times (Learning Curve),www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2007/05/03/2578653.htm*, www.lowyat.net/v2/latest/intel-and-moe-to-accelerate-e-learning-in-school.html*

Winning Team
Philippine science students (from left) Andrew Diamante, Steven Tan, Jed Sidney Oliva, Michelle Barbon, Rachel Bernados, Mary Cris Corpuz, Adrian Patacsil and Rachel Ruth Cahilig returned the other day from Atlanta where they received a special award for their invention, a microtremor device, which they exhibited at the International Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Agiolent Technologies.

Sources:Philippine Daily Inquirer Metro, Thursday,22 May 2008

Intel picks science and engineering fair winners in Manila, Philippines
The 11th Intel Science and Engineering Fair was held in the Philippines with the support of Intel and the Department of Education. Ten high school students are the winners of the event and will represent Philippines to attend the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the US on May 11-14, 2008.

Sources:http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080218-119686/Intel-picks-science-and-engineering-fair-winners*

Intel Sponsors Five Thai Students for Intel ISEF
Intel Microelectronics (Thailand) Ltd. is sponsoring five young Thai students to attend the 59th Intel® International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, running from May 11-17 this year. Those students are winners of the Young Scientist Competition in the Computer Science and Engineering Project in Thailand. By giving vigorous support to the event over the past decade, the company has been committed to developing the science skills of Thai young people.

Source: Bangkok Post, 20 February 2008 and Chiangmai Mail, 19 February 2008.