The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and Microsoft Pakistan have collaborated to pursue a joint initiative for promoting the use of advanced Information Technology and Cloud computing solutions, in the education sector of Pakistan. It is a pioneering and insightful initiative that includes a mega event organized every academic year, in major universities across the country.<\/p>\n
\u2018Microsoft Academic Day\u2019 was recently organized at the University of Haripur \u2013 a remote town in the north-western region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The series of events comprises of discussions on the Education Transformation Agreement (ETA) between the two organizations – its impact and role in the education landscape of Pakistan. The ETA helps the faculty & students remain up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, through technical training, workshops & seminars. Furthermore, Academic Day show cases the features of Microsoft Azure and its potential role in the Education industry.<\/p>\n
Microsoft\u2019s Cloud solution – Office 365, is a powerful platform used by more than 250,000 consumers in Pakistan, due to its effective performance. Similarly, experts at the event highlighted its versatility and rapid adoption for educational usage. Additionally, the participants also discussed the Imagine Cup – Microsoft\u2019s leading technology competition, its winners over the past 4 years and the next year\u2019s engagement plan.<\/p>\n
The event celebrates the commitment of HEC and Microsoft to deliver advanced training and boot camps, along with the free distribution of cutting-edge software packages to universities across the country. HEC – a governing body for higher education has taken numerous ICT initiatives to provide advanced services to the education and research communities in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Microsoft is investing $75 million globally, over three years, to increase access to computer-science education and bring the latest technologies and tools for all youth, especially the students and the deprived communities. Microsoft\u2019s Cloud suite Office 365 plays a significant role in enhancing collaboration, creativity and critical-thinking in the classroom. HEC also announced Microsoft\u2019s Student Advantage Program which aims to provide free access to Windows 10 for more than 750,000 university students to help them benefit from the Windows 10 S. Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that\u2019s streamlined for security and performance. Windows 10\u00a0S was inspired by students and teachers and it\u2019s the best Windows ever for schools.<\/p>\n
Prof. Dr. Fareed Abid \u2013 Vice Chancellor University of Haripur started the proceedings with a warm welcome extended to all the guests, and highlighted the role of HEC & Microsoft in Education, saying \u201cThe opportunities, this alliance opens up for students of our University are unparalleled, and I would encourage our faculty & students to make the most out of these engagements\u201d.<\/p>\n
Harb Bou-Harb \u2013 Senior Director, Education and Public-Sector\u00a0Microsoft North Africa, East Mediterranean and Pakistan said, \u201cMicrosoft believes that social development in today\u2019s digital era largely depends on the scale of technology awareness among the youth. The Microsoft Academic Day is a part of our pursuit to nurture a tech-savvy mindset among the Pakistani youth.\u00a0 Technological knowledge is the key to economic development in today\u2019s world, that is why we are grooming and encouraging the youth to learn smart-computing skills.\u201d<\/p>\n
Professor Dr Mukhtar Ahmed \u2013 Chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, while dilating on the prospect of a continuing endeavor in partnership with Microsoft said, \u201cWe are striving to revolutionize Pakistan\u2019s education system, and it is really heartening to see the enthusiastic response from all the stakeholders.\u201d He was delighted by the Student participation in Microsoft\u2019s Certification program, announcing 300 free certification vouchers for the Students at Haripur.<\/p>\n
As devices and technologies become more accessible and the capabilities grow – especially when laptops (2-in-1) are being distributed by HEC under the Prime Minister\u2019s Laptops Scheme. Microsoft\u2019s initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of students through effective training and briefings about the latest technologies.\u00a0 It is closing the skills gap, to empower students in Pakistan to achieve more. Both HEC and Microsoft are partnering with more and more educators, on their journey to redefine learning.\u00a0 Core to their mission is the creation of immersive and inclusive learning experiences that inspire life-long learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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