Intel and UNESCO conclude SAM Forum 2013 in India

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United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) andIntel co-organized a two day long South Asian Ministries of Education Forum (SAMF 2013) focussing on “Translating ICT-in-Education Policies into Action - up to 2015 and beyond” in  New Delhi to discuss strategies on the use of information and communication technologies in education.

Shigeru Aoyagi, Director, UNESCO New Delhi said, “ With rapid advancement of ICTs, the governments and institutes are currently working towards building an enabling ICT environment in education sector; but there are still many challenges yet to be addressed. Therefore, we aim to work together to achieve ‘Education for All’ incorporating ICT in Education to ensure quality and inclusive education for every girl and boy and woman and man.

Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India said, “Education transformation

is a global priority and the use of ICT in and for education will be imperative for this transformation. I would like to commend UNESCO New Delhi and Intel India for coming forward to collaborate towards contributing to the growth of South Asia.”    

This Forum focused on tracking progress on development of ICT use in Education in the South Asian countries and the latest National policies in this regard. It also outlined the need for strengthening the integration of ICT in Pedagogy and Teacher Professional Development as well as the development of a Master Plan for ICT in Education by establishing partnership.....See More