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TURKISH GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTES TABLETS TO ARMENIAN STUDENTS
Sabah
Feb 9 2012
Turkey
Students and teachers from Istanbul's Ozel Esayan Armenian High
School are experiencing the excitement of the Fatih Project as the
sole private school included in the pilot stage.
The only private school to be included in the 52 school pilot program
for the Fatih Project, the Private Esayan Armenian High School has
already integrated the tablet computers provided by the government
in their classes. Students have expressed that having the tablets
in class has made their lessons much more educational and enjoyable,
while teachers are pleased at their student's increased interest in
the lesson.
The Fatih Project was kicked off the day before yesterday by
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Yesterday, the first series
of 12,800 tablet computers were distributed to the 52 schools in
17 provinces that were selected for the pilot program. The Beyoglu
Private Esayan Armenian High School is the only private school that
has been included in the pilot program. The 32 teachers in the high
school and 45 students from the ninth grade class began their first
classes yesterday with lessons integrated into the tablet computer
and smart board system.
Students explained that the computer, which contains all of their
course books and lessons with animation features, is a great
convenience, while teachers commented that even from the first day
of their integration, students are already displaying an increased
interest in class.
According to Armenian teacher Maral Ebeoglu Satar, the animated
lessons that can be displayed via internet access on the smart boards
has drawn students' interest which allows them as teachers to teach
class even more effectively.
Geography teacher Zafer Kurtar states, "The trouble of writing on a
board with chalk is over. Students are able to follow the subjects
we are lecturing on through their tablet computers. We have already
begun to feel the positive affects this is having on our students."
"IT IS VERY EXCITING" School Principle Satenik NiÅ~_an states, "It
is a very exciting, modern process. It is also extremely meaningful
that our school was selected for the pilot program."
The students who have received the tablet computers are also pleased.
Ninth grade student Linda Muratyan states, "Class passes by so
enjoyably now. Everyone has their full attention on the teacher. Even
if the lesson is difficult, we are able to easily understand it."
Karolin Nas states, "The tablet computers have everything we need. We
have been saved from having to carry around heavy backpacks. This
has lifted a big burden off of us."
The "Fatih" project becomes the 'Conquerer'
According to the Democratic Educators Union (DES) General Chairman
Gurkan Avcı, with the Fatih project, the Turkish education system
has taken a revolutionary step for the future. "Over time, the Fatih
project may turn into the "Conquerer Project". Avcı emphasized that
they are in full support of the Turkish educational system reaching
a high-quality and modern state and that this program will provide
equality in education, will eradicate the obligation to attend
additional tutoring or special courses and marks the end of an
education system based on memorizing and tests.
Sabah
Feb 9 2012
Turkey
Students and teachers from Istanbul's Ozel Esayan Armenian High
School are experiencing the excitement of the Fatih Project as the
sole private school included in the pilot stage.
The only private school to be included in the 52 school pilot program
for the Fatih Project, the Private Esayan Armenian High School has
already integrated the tablet computers provided by the government
in their classes. Students have expressed that having the tablets
in class has made their lessons much more educational and enjoyable,
while teachers are pleased at their student's increased interest in
the lesson.
The Fatih Project was kicked off the day before yesterday by
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Yesterday, the first series
of 12,800 tablet computers were distributed to the 52 schools in
17 provinces that were selected for the pilot program. The Beyoglu
Private Esayan Armenian High School is the only private school that
has been included in the pilot program. The 32 teachers in the high
school and 45 students from the ninth grade class began their first
classes yesterday with lessons integrated into the tablet computer
and smart board system.
Students explained that the computer, which contains all of their
course books and lessons with animation features, is a great
convenience, while teachers commented that even from the first day
of their integration, students are already displaying an increased
interest in class.
According to Armenian teacher Maral Ebeoglu Satar, the animated
lessons that can be displayed via internet access on the smart boards
has drawn students' interest which allows them as teachers to teach
class even more effectively.
Geography teacher Zafer Kurtar states, "The trouble of writing on a
board with chalk is over. Students are able to follow the subjects
we are lecturing on through their tablet computers. We have already
begun to feel the positive affects this is having on our students."
"IT IS VERY EXCITING" School Principle Satenik NiÅ~_an states, "It
is a very exciting, modern process. It is also extremely meaningful
that our school was selected for the pilot program."
The students who have received the tablet computers are also pleased.
Ninth grade student Linda Muratyan states, "Class passes by so
enjoyably now. Everyone has their full attention on the teacher. Even
if the lesson is difficult, we are able to easily understand it."
Karolin Nas states, "The tablet computers have everything we need. We
have been saved from having to carry around heavy backpacks. This
has lifted a big burden off of us."
The "Fatih" project becomes the 'Conquerer'
According to the Democratic Educators Union (DES) General Chairman
Gurkan Avcı, with the Fatih project, the Turkish education system
has taken a revolutionary step for the future. "Over time, the Fatih
project may turn into the "Conquerer Project". Avcı emphasized that
they are in full support of the Turkish educational system reaching
a high-quality and modern state and that this program will provide
equality in education, will eradicate the obligation to attend
additional tutoring or special courses and marks the end of an
education system based on memorizing and tests.