YEAR FIVE pupils in Terengganu can now harness the benefits of technology, thanks to the newly launched ‘Projek Buku Elektronik’ by the state government.
Held in collaboration with Top IT Industries Sdn Bhd and Intel Malaysia, a total of 25,000 Intel-powered Classmate PCs (personal computers) will be deployed to pupils with the aim of making education more efficient by delivering the school curriculum in a digitised format as an alternative to heavy textbooks.
The project is also part of the state government’s ongoing effort to enhance the quality of education through direct ownership of portable PC devices and IT-based learning, thus injecting renewed enthusiasm for learning in the classroom and at home.
“Projek Buku Elektronik is a bold first step the state government is taking, and it will be the catalyst for a new chapter in Malaysia’s education curriculum.
“We are optimistic that the use of the computers in the classroom will have a positive impact on the critical thinking, communication and digital literacy skills of students,” said Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.
“This project is strong proof that we are a step closer towards realising the National IT Agenda by cultivating 21st century learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills amongst the younger generation,” said Ryaz Patel, Intel Malaysia’s country manager.
In addition to deploying the computers, Intel will also collaborate with the Terengganu state government to improve education in the classroom through the use of other innovative technologies and education programmes such as the Intel 1:1 E-Learning project.
The first shipment of the computers was distributed to the first batch of Year Five pupils at the end of May.
The deployment exercise will be undertaken by Top IT Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Terengganu state government.
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