By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—At least 41
information hubs (i-hubs) in the province are now ready to embark on a new
level of technology-infused education program to empower more Ilocanos living
in rural communities.
In partnership with the
Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology
(DOST-ICT) office, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte under the
administration of Governor Maria Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos launched on April 7
the Technology for Economic Development (Tech4ED) project which aims to
establish centers in rural and underserved areas to have better access to ICT
services, learning resources and opportunities for entrepreneurship and
employment.
The Tech4ED platform is being
offered by the DOST-ICT to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of
their level of education and economic status.
Targeting mostly
out-of-school youths, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and any
individual who is interested to expand his knowledge and skills for economic
development, Zendy Sollano of the DOST-ICT for Tech4Ed program said Ilocos
Norte is more than ready for the establishment of the centers with its in place
infrastructure.
“Ilocos Norte i-hubs have
excellent equipment and this makes your province ready. Hopefully, the people
will know that there is such as center where they could go to,” she said
following the Tech4ED launching program held at the pioneering i-hub center and
provincial library based at the second floor of the Ilocos Norte Centennial
Arena.
For example, out of school
youths who are interested to study ALS (Alternative Learning System) can go to
the center and avail of its digital version equipped with video and audio.
Compared to attending
traditional teacher-student classroom discussion, a learner can learn at his
own phase via interactive learning format with the aid of a computer with
internet connectivity.
Key services under Tech4ED
are eGovServ for government transactions such as applications for birth
certificate, driver’s license and clearance from the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI), among others; eEduSkills for learning on demand, including
the Alternative Learning System and courses under the Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority (TESDA); and eAssist, which aims to enhance
digital and financial literacy.
Meanwhile, a two-day training
was conducted on April 6 to 7, 2016 for local ICT coordinators of municipal and
school i-hubs which include librarians from the Mariano Marcos State
University.
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