A Teacher’s Day initiative by NIIT for Building a Computer
Literate Bihar
Patna, September 06, 2010: NIIT Limited, leading Global
Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, today organised a
unique one day computer training program for teachers in Bihar. The training
program was conducted on the occasion of Teacher’s Day, wherein students taught
teachers basic computer skills. The training programme was inaugurated by Smti.
Kiran Kumari, District Education Officer, Patna. Also present on the occasion
were Smti. Charu Shila, ex-Principal, Mahant Hanuman Saran High School alongwith
dignitaries from the Bharat Vikas Parishad.
The training programme aimed at Building a Computer Literate Bihar by
equipping teachers with basic computer knowledge. The training program was
offered by NIIT’s School Learning Solutions through iTEACH. Under this training
programme, young students demonstrated to their teachers on how to use latest
technology tools, producing a report or presentation using technology tools,
forming database, File Management & Windows Explorer Skills and Downloading
Software from the Web.
Speaking on the launch of the training Program, Shri Smti. Kiran
Kumari, District Education Officer, Patna, remarked, “With the
development of technology, use of Computer has today become a necessity in every
sector. I am confident that this initiative by NIIT for our teachers will equip
them with the contemporary IT skills and take Bihar into a new era of
development.”
Wishing the teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day, Mr. Sanjiv Pande,
President, School Learning Solutions, NIIT Ltd., said. “Teachers
play a key role in developing the human capital of tomorrow. We are delighted to
offer computer training programs to teachers in Bihar. iTeach is yet another
initiative of NIIT in developing ICT training in Bihar.”
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent
Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers learning and
knowledge solutions to over 5 million students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training
Company’ award successively for the past 17 years, since the inception of this
category. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual
Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programs for students
seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global
Net Plus for IT professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 15,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic NIIT eGURU range for schools is
a holistic education package that comprises of Interactive Classrooms
(an embedded Teaching Learning Material, that uses elements
ofinteractivity, automation and web links library); Math lab
(technology tools that enable school students to learn and explore
mathematical concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with
core computer knowledge and IT skills); and Quick School (an
Education Resource Planning solution for school management).
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for
Advanced Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programs in association
with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmadabad, Indore, Kolkata,
Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT Delhi.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI),
formed by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs for
individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the
increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services
industry by providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of
NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated
learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content
development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to
Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations
and Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a tailored combination of catalog learning
products, technology and services through Element K offerings. These include:
vLab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference
libraries, technical journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management
platform. This makes NIIT the first and the best choice for comprehensive
learning solutions, worldwide.
Ushering in a new model in higher education is the not-for-profit NIIT
University, established in 2009 with a vision of being the leading centre of
innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society. Nestled in
the foothills of Aravali, in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the picturesque 100 acres
fully residential green campus has been developed as an institute of excellence
based on the four core principles of providing industry linked, technology
based, research driven, seamless education
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