Youtheme Online to roll out PIL with DGB Education

Working with DGB Education Sdn. Bhd., Youtheme Online has got 2 of its IT trainers being certified as Trainer-of-the-trainer for Microsoft Desktop Skills training, an initiative by Microsoft Partners in Learning (PIL) grant.

We will soon be working with DGB Education Sdn. Bhd. to roll PIL to secondary schools in Malaysia.

Background

Microsoft recognizes that fundamental change takes both time and a consistent application of resources. Our aim is to help create sustainable models for education through long-term partnerships with governments as well as primary and secondary schools. Through the Partners in Learning program, these partnerships offer schools, teachers, and administrators a spectrum of educational resources, including tools, programs, and practices. Here are some examples of Partners in Learning programs:

• The Partners in Learning Grants Program provides grants to help create sustainable models for improving the use and understanding of technology by both teachers and students. Current grants have supported the establishment of local Microsoft IT Academy Centers through partnerships with educational institutions.
• The Fresh Start for Donated Computers program provides donated computers to K-12 schools. Having access to computers is an economic necessity for any educational program; however, donated PCs often lack properly installed or licensed operating systems. Fresh Start provides schools with licenses for Microsoft Windows at no charge, so that the schools can effectively use the donated PCs.
• The School Agreement Subscription Licensing Program provides academic pricing for schools and, therefore, an easier way to manage valuable technology resources under the Microsoft School agreement. In addition, Partners in Learning offers eligible* primary and secondary schools the opportunity to receive even lower pricing for Microsoft Office XP Professional and Windows XP Professional Upgrade licenses through the Microsoft School Agreement.

What is PIL?

The Microsoft Partners in Learning initiative supports the dual commitment by Microsoft to advance the quality of education and provide alternative channels for economic progress. By building partnerships with governments and schools around the globe, Partners in Learning works to integrate technology into daily teaching, learning, and research.

To date, nearly 3.5 million educators in more than 100 countries have been trained through the Partners in Learning curriculum, and more than 80 million students have been reached worldwide.

Three key programs help educators employ technology throughout the learning process, and enable students to achieve their learning goals.

Innovative Schools Innovative Teachers Innovative Students Delivers expert guidance in holistic school reform, plus a roadmap for technology integration to help schools meet their education objectives. Connects a global community of educators focused on 21st century learning and recognizes their exemplary efforts to prepare students for the future. Affordable, reliable software to qualifying governments purchasing Windows-based PCs for primary and secondary students' personal use at home.

Amazing advancements for education One computer used by fifty students at the same time. Digital StudyHalls in rural areas. Learn about these and other ways Partners in Learning programs transform education. Go > Partners in Learning 2007 Progress Report Learn how the initiative is making a difference for local, regional, and global communities and individuals. Go > Locate your local Partners in Learning resources Find global resources and web sites, as well as featured case studies related to Partners in Learning. Go >