Ministry of Education and Intel launch 'Intel® Teach Program' in Oman

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IntelIntel's global training program set to equip Omani educators with 21st century training skills, supporting the Ministry's Plans to Integrate Technology into the Classroom

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 5th September 2010: Ahead of the fall semester, the Ministry of Education Oman and Intel® Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the 'Intel® Teach Program' into the Omani education plans. This professional development training program is seen as an important step to provide teachers with 21st Century teaching and learning skills, enabling educators to integrate appropriate information and communication technology in to the classroom.

The signing took place under the patronage of His Excellency Yahya bin Saud Al Sulaimi Minister of Education Oman, and Samir Al Schamma, IntelIntel's Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, and was witnessed by top educators, and government officials. During the ceremony His Excellency also presented Graduation Certificates to local teachers who have already taken and pass the course, graduating as Senior Trainers.

Commenting on the benefits of the agreement, His Excellency stated, "Working with companies such as IntelIntel is paramount to enhancing our education infrastructure. We have a thriving youthful population and it is important that we provide them the necessary skills to compete in today's interconnected world. Technology is a fundamental component of society and it is vital for educators to ensure our students are equipped with IT skills from an early age."

Under the MoU, IntelIntel will work closely with the Ministry to train 45,000 teachers during the course of the next 5 years. Participating teachers receive extensive instruction and resources to promote effective technology use in the classroom. They also learn how, when, and where to incorporate technology tools and resources into their lesson plans. Teachers are set to experience new approaches to create assessments and align lessons with educational learning goals and standards. The program also incorporates use of the Internet, Web page design, and student projects as vehicles to powerful learning.

"By equipping the Omani education system with the latest tools, mechanisms and expertise to facilitate the development of a 21^st Century knowledge economy we are empowering the next generation of leaders," added, Samir Al Schamma, IntelIntel's Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa. "As part of IntelIntel's global strategy we are committed to helping bridge the digital divide, placing education at the forefront of our agenda.

"The 'IntelIntel Teach Program' is a professional development program to help both experienced teachers as well as pre-service teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. This helps educators enhance students' learning, and aids them develop students 21^st Century skills such as; collaboration, communication and higher-level critical thinking skills."

As part of the agreement IntelIntel will also work alongside the Omani Ministry of Education to develop student's scientific research ability to encourage and nurture their interest in scientific discovery and innovation.

As part of the initiative to encourage scientific discovery IntelIntel will be organizing a local Science Competition next year. The event is set to act as a platform for talented students to compete at IntelIntel's global International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) which is held annually in the United States.

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About Intel® Teach Program
Established in 2000, the Intel® Teach Program has changed the lives of teachers, and students, across 51 countries including those in the Middle East. The program offers strategies to develop digital literacy, creativity, higher-order thinking, communications and collaboration skills.

About IntelIntel's International Science and Engineering Fair ISEF

The IntelIntel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the world's largest pre-college science fair competition. Each year, more than 6 million young scientists from around the world vie to attend and 1,500 are selected as finalists to share ideas, showcase cutting edge ideas and compete for over USD 4 million in awards and scholarships. To judge the projects, more than 1,000 science, engineering, and industry professionals volunteer at the IntelIntel ISEF.

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