In recognition of the impressive performance of outstanding schools and teachers in Islamabad and Fata, Intel Pakistan Corporation, in collaboration with the ministry of education, organised 'Intel Education Awards' ceremony, here on Thursday.
Of the many teachers and schools participated in Intel Teach Programme contest, five emerged as grand winners, who used technology effectively in promoting inquiry-based learning.
"The programme is focused on teachers' training to support technology integration and learning to enhance students' skills. Intel Education Awards are held to keep teachers abreast with the latest teaching methodologies," said Naveed Siraj, Country Manager, Intel Pakistan Corporation. These awards aim to motivate teachers and school administration to enhance technology implementation in the classroom and develop 21st century skills amongst students, he added.
He said that technology plays an important role in developing skills and Intel and government are working hand in hand to train teachers across the country. Siraj further said that Intel, to date, has trained 279,097 teachers, reaching out to over 75 cities and districts of Pakistan. Intel Education also conducts forums and workshops, and so far has reached out to over 16,000 teachers and principals, focusing on integrating technology and modern teaching methods in the teaching and learning process in Pakistan, he added.
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