Launch of the Intel Teach to the Future program in Morocco

At a press conference in Rabat, Martina Roth, Intel Teach To The Future Director EMEA, said 'The Teach to the Future program prepares today's teachers and students for tomorrow's demands, and incorporates the use of the Internet, Web page design, and student projects as vehicles to powerful learning and enhanced ICT skills.'

She added, 'Since opening our office here last year, Intel has been working diligently with the Ministry of Education and the National Telecommunication Regulatory Agency towards extending our educational programs to Morocco. And today, we are delighted to be launching such an important initiative. The launch of the Intel Teach to the Future program in Morocco is a testament to our commitment to the 'Intel Digital Transformation Initiative for the Middle East', which is a comprehensive, multi-year program that expands Intel's economic, educational and technology-related support throughout the Middle East and North Africa regions.'

Morocco's Minister of National Education and Scientific Research Mr. Habib El Malki, said: 'In today's IT-based economy, incorporating technology into the learning process in order to equip students for the competitive workforce of the future is absolutely crucial. We are confident that this education initiative will prepare students for the demands of tomorrow's world.'

The Intel Teach to the Future program has been created to help teachers expand the boundaries of their creativity, and the creativity of their students, beyond the walls of the classroom and to turn the power of computer technology into teaching tools that will captivate students, motivate them, and ultimately move them toward greater learning. Teachers learn how, when and where to incorporate technology tools and resources into their current lesson plans, create assessment tools, and align lessons with national standards.

Established in 2000, the program has since reached over 3 million teachers across 35 countries. In the Middle East, the program is being successfully implemented in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and recently celebrated the 3 millionth teacher milestone.

'The Intel Teach to the Future programme is not only designed to support teachers but for the needs and benefits of students in improving science, maths, engineering and technology education in the classroom,'

said Karim Fahmy, Country Manager, Intel Egypt, LEVANT and North Africa. 'This will inevitably broaden career horizons both locally and internationally for them.'