Microsoft – equipping students with 21st century skills
View(s):Microsoft Sri Lanka recently launched its Teaching with Technology (TwT) initiative in Sri Lanka, targetting both educators and students. The initiative helps both parties identify how information technology can enhance the teaching and learning experience and enable students to acquire 21st century skills, according to a Microsoft media release
The initial part of the TwT program was a conference, hosted by Microsoft to guide educators and technology experts on how they could best use technology in schools. Focusing on the ‘End-to-End Experience of Teaching with Technology’, the conference gifted attendees an O365 Education Free Plan.
The culmination of the programme was a competition that saw students from 150 schools and private education institutes participating. The students were required to submit proposals on how the use of technology could be increased in their schools, along with a plan for implementation, the release said.
Belvoir College International was adjudged winners of the competition while Horizon College International was awarded first runner-up and Hejaaz International School second runner-up.
Speaking of the initiative, Principal Mr. Terance Wijesiri of Belvoir College stated, “This was a successful attempt by Microsoft to involve students and teachers in research about the latest technological advancements related to education. I believe this type of interactive communication between Microsoft Sri Lanka and schools can provide great opportunities to rethink and reinvent education to support the future generation.”