A pilot programme by Google aimed at enhancing teaching and learning outcomes by leveraging the company's tools and technology, including Chromebooks, has concluded successfully in Pakistan.
To mark the successful completion of the programme, a Chromebook distribution ceremony was held where over 150 Chromebooks were distributed to students and teachers by the Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary.
Chromebooks are a new type of computer designed to help get things done faster and easier.
They run ChromeOS, an operating system that has cloud storage, the best of Google built-in, and multiple layers of security. They are easy to carry, have great battery life, and are less prone to viruses than other types of computers. The programme was implemented by Tech Valley, a Google for Education Country Partner, and Panl in collaboration with Google for Education, the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) as a research partner, and CTL as a technology partner to equip classrooms with Chromebooks.
Addressing the ceremony, Waseem Ajmal said, "We are pleased with the successful completion of the pilot programme.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 29th, 2023.
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