Microsoft promotes digital inclusion program in the Delta Isles:
100 teachers were trained in a mobile digital education classroom.

Microsoft in Argentina altogether with the Dirección General de Escuelas and the Asociación Misión Futuro, as part of the Partner’s in Learning program, launched "Comunicándonos desde las islas del Delta“. This is a digital inclusion project through which eight schools from the Delta Isles in San Fernando, Argentina, will receive Internet connection, to optimize the access to information and communication technology and train teachers, students and neighbors of the area.

This program includes the training of teachers, students and neighbors in the use of new technologies, delivers recycled hardware, software, satellite Internet connection, technical support training for young people, training for teachers and principals and pedagogical support in the use of technology in school projects. Thus increasing the opportunities of distance education, local development for the Delta area and better communication with other education institutions.

Impact: The schools which will be connected are: Kindergarden 905 and Escuela N°26, from Río Carabelas; Escuela Técnica N° 1, kindergarden’s N° 906 y N° 908, schools N°12, 20 and special school 504, from Río Paraná Mini. Teacher’s training started February 2007 in a Mobile Classroom where 100 teachers from the area were trained

The Delta Isles are geographically isolated, therefore the access to new technology and the Internet connection will help overcome this isolation and lack of communication which creates opportunity disadvantages.

For more information visit: http://www.microsoft.com/argentina/prensa/2007/mar/delta/
Or contact Mariana Maggio: mamaggio@microsoft.com