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Programme boosts use of IT in schools

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A networking programme has provided teachers and students with the knowledge and skills to incorporate information technology (IT) into the school curriculum.

The Cisco Networking Academy is a joint project organised by Cisco Systems and four tertiary institutions. It aims to help teachers and students develop networking skills with a hands- on approach.

Teachers who join the academy study networking over four semesters at four regional academies - the Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University, Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education.

These teachers in turn start a networking academy in their own schools. The academy teaches networking components, network design, router configurations, LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) theories.

The self-learning academy is Web-based, enabling teachers and students to monitor their own progress.

To enhance their networking experience, participants are given laboratory work, tutorials and assessments.

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