Intel launches Lanka’s first classmate PC Lab

Intel EM Limited yesterday launched Sri Lanka’s first Classmate PC Lab at the Sri Rahula Balika Maha Vidyalaya in Malambe.

The introduction of the lab, under the World Ahead Master Memorandum of Understanding signed between Education Ministry and Intel EM Limited, enhances the teaching and learning processes, through the use of state-of-the-art technology.

Country Business Manager, Intel EM Limited, Sri Lanka Liaison office Indika de Zoysa said that the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Classmate PC Lab is a pioneering step in integrating technology into the field of education.”

The Intel World Ahead Programme aims to enhance lives by accelerating access to uncompromised technology for everyone, anywhere in the world. Focused on people in the world’s developing communities, it integrates and extends Intel’s efforts to advance progress in three areas: accessibility, connectivity, and education.

Intel’s goal is not only to extend affordable PC access but to develop the PCs tailored to local needs, drive critical connectivity, cultivate sustainable local capabilities, and provide the technology education needed to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

In the first phase 25 PCs will be deployed in the classroom. Students will be taught English medium Grade six Science syllabus. For teachers, the CMPC will go a long way in easing the integration of technology into the classroom, which is a requirement for the 21st Century.

Going forward, the CMPC project will be deployed in 20 schools around the island with a launch in Kandy scheduled for the near future. A total of 5,000 students are expected to benefit from this project by the end of this year.

The Intel-powered Classmate PCs is a rugged learning platform with special education features, which facilitate effective student-teacher collaboration, thus, improving the experience of learning and educating.

The Classmate PC Lab was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha yesterday.