TechNewsWorld: Exposing Teachers to Open Source

[ Thanks to Matt for this link. ]

"The Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC) and Advanced Technology Studies Centre (atSC) have embarked on a plan to promote open source technology to schools in the country. As a start, they have initiated a pilot project, with sponsorship from local businessman Datuk Siew Nim Chee, to train teachers in open source software (OSS).

"During the recent school holidays, 12 teachers from 11 schools in the Klang Valley were given a six-day intensive training on basic Linux open source tools and Open Office usage at the KDU Management Development Centre (KMDC).

"The training was conducted by Brian Bork, atSC's principal trainer from the United States..."

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