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Saturday, June 25, 2005
Microsoft to focus ICT training activities on Visayas
Microsoft Philippines, through its Partners in Learning (PIL) program, has installed its first resource center at Cabancalan National High School.
Another PIL resource center, which will also reach out to Department of Education teachers and principals in the Visayas, will be set up at the Cebu Normal University, according to a statement.
Microsoft is also finalizing the plan to install a .NET laboratory at the University of the Philippines Cebu College.
“This year, many of our activities will be concentrated on the Cebu and Visayas areas. Microsoft shares in the nation’s vision to make Cebu a formidable global IT hub. Our programs under the PIL focus on helping our teachers and students realize their potential as the country moves toward strengthening the IT industry,” Microsoft Philippines academic affairs director Sam Jacoba said.
PIL is Microsoft’s global initiative that recognizes the educational value of technology in schools.
Millions
The company has allocated $250 million in cash grants worldwide over the next five years to deliver information and communications technology skills training, tailored curriculum development, technical support and research funds and resources to students and teachers.
The PIL initiative also includes lowering the prices for Microsoft’s core educational desktop software for students and teachers.
Microsoft recently recognized its partner-organizations in the PIL for their support in implementing the PIL program in the Visayas. These include the Cebu Normal University, Coalition for Better Education, Center for Teacher Excellence and the Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT. (JBN)
(June 25, 2005 issue)
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