The Intel Teach professional development program recently announced it has reached 10 million educators around the world, according to Wired magazine. The program, which helps teachers integrate technology into lesson plans to improve students' comprehension and retention of course material, is part of Intel's $100 million annual commitment to improving education worldwide.
Students with access to classroom technology, like a tablet computer, interactive whiteboard or
DLP projector, tend to receive a more comprehensive educational experience, as lessons involve a higher level of student engagement than the typical lecture.
Intel's program focuses specifically on hands-on, project-based learning methods rather than traditional didactic modes like lecture and memorization.
"Solving tomorrow’s challenges begins in today’s classrooms," Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini told the source. "We invest in teachers so that they will inspire our students to be innovative, creative and prepared with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are imperative to our future."
The Intel Teach Professional development program is currently active in more than 70 countries, some of which offer teachers incentive for completion of the course.
