Awarded: Roots teacher among 50 to train at Microsoft

Selected among the 50 participants selected from all over the world for Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Institute

Tayyaba Noureen, a teacher of Roots School System, is among the 50 participants selected from all over the world for Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Institute, said a press release issued by the school.

Her application demonstrated exceptional achievement in integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on 21st century skills. She was one of the 500 teachers selected to participate in the inaugural community of prestigious educators and is among the 50 finalist global educators. The training will be held at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington from July 26-30, 2011. Participants will spend two days in computer labs training on computers and get to participate in a variety of group exercises.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 23^rd, 2011.