Mobitel refurbishes school computer laboratory
Mobitel refurbished the computer laboratory at Royal College in
Polonnaruwa in its entirety while also providing new desktops and high
speed internet connectivity and thereby setting up a full-fledged and
state-of-the-art computer lab for the students of the school.
Mobitel’s vision lies in making a comprehensive transformation in ICT
for society as an ongoing CSR initiative.
The computer laboratory is equipped with new technology including
wifi and internet connectivity thereby affording schoolchildren the
opportunity to experience information technology through the application
of modern infrastructure with high speed internet.
The new facilities are expected to contribute towards the students’
education and provide benefits from a new learning experience
incorporated in their regular educational curriculum.
The laboratory is equipped with internet connectivity and Mobitel has
provided the web content filtering solution for supervisory control and
for the additional security of the students.
Students will have access to all educational material via internet
and school officials will also be given the essential tools needed to
supervise and authorise internet use by the students.Mobitel Chief
Executive Officer Ranjith G. Rubasinghe said, “We firmly believe that we
have a responsibility to work towards reducing the gap in the digital
divide in society.
It is essential to provide access and new opportunities for all
levels in society to increase their familiarity with ICT."
"ICT knowledge is now an integral part of the education curriculum.
The cost of setting up ICT infrastructure is quite high, yet it is an
important investment for the future of the country," he said. |