FOR more than a decade now, Globe Telecom has been connecting public elementary and high schools throughout the country to the Internet to expose the students to a wealth of information and multimedia learning tools that allow them to foster superior math, science and language skills.
Through the Internet-in-School Program (ISP) of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm Bridging Communities, Globe was able to bring the latest e-learning tools to Sto. Niño Elementary School in barangay San Antonio, Marikina City, the 2,017th recipient of the program.
“Globe ISP is part of the CSR efforts of Globe geared towards putting up sustainable development projects in the various communities that it serves. This time, we want to address the social and intellectual disparities among schools and their respective graduates caused by lack of ICT facilities,” said Rob Nazal, head of Globe CSR.
Aside from one year free DSL internet connection, Globe also donated six units of brand new desktop PCs and six sets of computer tables and chairs to the school.
ISP is the company’s contribution to the Department of Education’s computerization program.
Internet connectivity in schools is primarily used for research by the students and for other classroom-related activities. Teachers also use the Internet to collaborate with their colleagues on inter-school projects.