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Indian teacher bags top global honour ( Uttranchal Parambir Singh Kath
Dec 1 2008, 6:17 AM EST
Innovation in ContentFirst place India - Parambir Singh Kathait, Let's Explore the Universe Second place Senegal - Ousmane Diouf, Electronic Alarm Third place United Kingdom - Dan Roberts, Recharge the Battery Ireland - Kate O'Connell, Flying High Exploring Aviation Educator's Choice First place El Salvador - Mariella Paz, Business Game Second place Singapore -- Fong Yin Kuan, Digital Story Telling @ Beacon Third place Thailand - Pongpanote Phongpanngam, Instructional Games for Kids by Kids "It is an inspiration to see teachers from 64 countries around the world collaborate together and show how they are using technology in innovative ways to change the way their students learn," said Ralph Young, vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, during the ITF awards ceremony. "At the heart of the Innovative Teachers Forum is the belief that teachers from all over the world are transforming education and using innovative learning methods to empower their students and prepare them for the 21st century." provide educators with the tools to manage and implement change. Since its inception in 2003, the Partners in Learning program has reached more than 123 million teachers and students in 103 countries. With five years of continued financial support so far, Microsoft's 10-year investment in the initiative is nearly $500 million (U.S.), underscoring the company's commitment to making technology more relevant and accessible for everyone through affordable licensing programs, training and partnerships. In Hong Kong, Partners in Learning has reached over 11,000 education leaders and teachers and engaged over 80,000 students, bringing the benefits of innovation and technology to education. Thanks Rajendra Singh Kunwar Do you find this valuable?
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