Intel to train 10 million teachers in developing nations

Intel Corporation Chairman,
Craig Barrett, has announced plans to increase training in the use of technology
for an additional 10 million tea­chers in developing nations over the next five
years. The plan expands the 'Intel Teach to the Future' initiative, which
has already trained over 3 million teachers in 35 countries since the year 2000.

As part of the expanded
program, Intel also announ­ced it will donate 100,000 PCs to classrooms in deve­loping
nations in order to improve learning skills. The new effort supplements the $100
million annual com­mitment Intel currently makes to improve education for young
people worldwide. “All governments face the same challenge: to provide their
citizens with the opportunity to succeed in the global economy,” said Barrett.

”Through our increased efforts, we have the potential to
reach a billion students in developing nations by the end of 2010.” 'Intel
Teach to the Future' initiative is a worldwide effort that provides teachers
in dozens of developing nations with instruction and resources to promote the
effective use of technology in the classroom.

CyberMedia News Bangalore,
Feb 3