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.