News from Intel: Intel sets up teacher training program online

Intel sets up teacher training program online. Sinead Carew. Reuters to Boston Globe. Online October 2007. … Intel Corp will offer online training to help teachers incorporate technology into their lesson plans in a program it estimates is worth $300 million over four years. ... As well as in developing countries such as India and China, Intel is working on the online program with countries such as France, the United Kingdom and the United States. … “There are more computers per kid in the United States than in any other country," (Craig Barrett, Intel Chairman) said. "If it were just the availability of computers, the problem would have been solved. You have to conclude it's the basic education system and the capability of teachers to teach math and science." …