The world's largest semiconductor company and the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processor found in most personal computers, Intel in strategic partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), Nigeria Ministry of Education, Shell Nigeria has yet again expanded its educational offering with the launch of the skoolnigeria.com.

Intel says that the launch completes the first phase of Intel's World Ahead Program in Nigeria, which saw the implementation of Intel-powered Classmate Personal Computers (PC's) at the Government Secondary School Jabi Abuja last year, and consequently ignited a national rollout in hundreds of schools around the country in collaboration with the government.

Skool.com already launched in other African nations including Ghana and South Africa features great benefits to all junior and senior high schools in the country by providing local content and international teaching standards. The resources of skool learning and teaching technology are similar in each country it operates in but are populated with local content.

The main features are; multimedia learning objects (LearnSteps), interactive simulations (LearnSims), an award-winning maths toolkit. Also, exam centre study notes, exam guides for maths and integrated science as well as study and revision tips. David Ibhawoh, Business Development Manager, Intel pointed out that the company's goal amongst other things is to set the standards for ideal educational delivery where Information Communication Technology (ICT) becomes an integral tool for everyday learning.

He observed: "Governments worldwide are rapidly adopting strategies to use the power of information and communication technologies to transform education. This is increasing access to good education, raising standards and student attainment and preparing students for the 21st century knowledge economy."
"We take a holistic approach to ensuring that education, content, accessibility and connectivity work synergistically to up-level ICT development of communities - such is the mandate of the Intel World Ahead Program," Ibhawoh added.

Additionally, Intel will roll out Intel-powered Classmate PCs, the Intel Teach Program and skool content to 15 more schools in Nigeria this year.
In the same vein, Halilu Pai, Secretary of Education said: "We are proud to bring the latest education technology to Nigeria in collaboration with Intel and are pleased to note the interest this has generated amongst local students and teachers".

"Technology enables students to interact, communicate and collaborate with each other, and we strongly believe that these factors will enable them to excel on a global level." He added: "Intel's support to local capability and capacity development is unparalleled and we look forward to working together to create more opportunities for the youth of Africa."

Ari Mohammed, Director of Administration, FCTA education secretariat said that Intel's investment in Education in Nigeria has largely changed the way education stakeholders view and use ICT.

He added: "Our Investments are not be in vain as we are already reaping the returns of our investments in the FCT, the level of technology compliance of our teachers has grown over 50% since we embarked on this journey of technology adoption in education".

Source: businessdayonline.com