The APSCHE-Intel 'Best Integration of Technology in Education' award ceremony took place on July 30, 2009, in Hyderabad, celebrating exemplary use of technology in education across eight universities in Andhra Pradesh. The event recognized three categories of winners: colleges of education, teacher educators, and student teachers, who together showcased innovative teaching methods aimed at enhancing student learning. His Excellency N.D. Tiwari emphasized the importance of accessible technology in education and commended the collaboration between Intel and APSCHE as a significant step in corporate social responsibility.

1. REPORT ON 1 ST APSCHE-INTEL BEST INTEGRATION OF
TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION AWARD CEREMONY

2. 1. Event Details
Date: 30th July, 2009
Time: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Venue: Durbar Hall, Rajbhavan, Hyderabad
Participants:
Govt. officials:
• Shri. N D Tiwari, His Excellency, The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Guest of the event
• Prof. K C Reddy, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE)
• Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Principal Secretary to Governor
• Mr. Aryendra Sharma, OSD to Governor
Intel
• Mr. Suryanarayan B, Director, SMG, South India
Other Invitees/ Audience
• Prof. K. Nirupa Rani, Vice Chancellor, Adikavi Nannayya University
• Prof. U Tatagi, Vice Chairman, APSCHE
• Prof. P Jayaprakash Rao, Vice Chairman, APSCHE
• Dr M D Christopher, Secretary, APSCHE
• Dr P S Reddy, Asst. Director, APSCHE
• Mr. S Linga reddy, Asst Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University
• Prof. Ramesh Ghanta, Dean, faculty of Education, Kakatiya University
• Mr. Tulasidas, MIS Coordinator, SSA
• Mr. B Bimbadhar, MIS Coordinator SSA
• Mr. Srinivas Thadigadappa, Manager World Ahead
• Mr. Ramana, BDM, AP
• Correspondents, Principals and Teacher Educators from APSCHE - Universities, Govt Officials from
Department of Education AP Core committee members
• Awardees
• Representatives from Nannaya University
• Press
1. Background
The "APSCHE-Intel Best Integration of Technology in Education" event organized by Intel with support from
APSCHE for felicitating Colleges of Education, Teacher Educators, and Student Teachers who have done
exemplary work in innovative use of technology in their respective filed of work.
This is the first "Best Integration of Technology in Education" contest is held in association with APSCHE. All
the 8 Universities of AP are covered in this contest to integrate innovative teaching methods to promote 21st
century skills and enhance student learning.
The APSCHE and Intel Joint Contest acknowledge the best Practices of Technology Integration in
Education and felicitate the 3 Best Colleges of Education, 3 Best Teacher Educators and 3 Best Student
Teachers who have successfully brought about a remarkable change in the Teaching - learning Process.

3. The contest was launched on 4th February 2009 at a exclusive Deans, Dept of Education of all
8 Universities of AP. The Contest details were uploaded on the APSCHE website for registration and
detailed entry submission. All the universities uploaded the details of the contest on their respective
university websites and conducted exclusive principal sessions to promote participation in the contest. More
than 700 registrations and more than 350 detailed entries were received for the contest across 8
universities. Intel with support from APSCHE evaluated the detailed entries and short listed the entries. The
short listed principals, teacher educators and student teachers were interviewed telephonically
to finalize the winners. Post telephonic interview, 3 outstanding Colleges of Education, 3 Teacher educators
and 3 Student teachers were selected as winners for Best Integration of Technology in Education
contest.
The awards are spread across 4 Universities across the state. The awards included a cash prize of Rs. 6000
each for college of education, Rs 4000 each for teacher educators and Rs. 2000 for each student
teacher along with a joint citation from Intel® Teach Program and APSCHE. All the qualified detailed entries
submitted receive a joint participation citation from Intel® Teach Program and APSCHE.
2. Objectives:
• To celebrate the successful association between Intel and APSCHE
• To recognize best practices adopted by Colleges of Education, Teacher Educators and Student
Teachers on best use technology and the Internet to enhance student learning.
• To encourage Colleges of Education, Teacher Educators and Student Teachers of AP to integrate
innovative teaching methods to promote 21st century skills among students.
• To showcase the impact of effective technology integration in AP.
4. Agenda:
6.30 pm Arrival of His Excellency Sri N D Tiwari, Governor of Andhra Pradesh
6.32pm Vande Mataram
6.34 pm Lighting of the lamp
6.37 pm Welcome Address - Ms. K Radha Chary, Intel Teach Program
6.42 pm Address by Prof. K Nirupa Rani, Vice Chancellor, Adikavi Nannaya University
6.45 pm Distribution of Gold Medals
6.49 pm Address by Prof. K C Reddy, Chairman, APSCHE
6.52 pm Intel Education initiatives in India by B Suryanarayan, Director, SMG, South India
6.55 pm Distribution of Best Integration of Technology awards
7.05 pm Address by His Excellency
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Christopher, Secretary, APSCHE
National Anthem

4. 5. Details
Award winners Projects showcasing:
Before the commencement of function, audience, chief guest and
other dignitaries interacted with the winners over the project showcase.
Three student teacher projects were showcased.
Dignitaries were impressed and appreciated the enthusiasm of student
teachers while explaining.
Welcome and Inauguration:
Award ceremony started by rendering vande mataram by Teacher
Educators.
Ms. Radha Chary, Intel Teach program on behalf of APSCHE and
Intel welcomed Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari, His Excellency, the
governor of Andhra Pradesh and other dignitaries, participants. His
Excellency Sri N D Tiwari, Governor of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated the
Award ceremony by lighting the lamp.
Address by Prof. K C Reddy, Chairman, APSCHE:
Prof. K C Reddy, Chairperson, APSCHE while addressing the
gathering stressed the importance of technology in teacher education
program and appreciated the efforts by Intel education program in
taking various initiatives to promote technology usage in teacher
educator institutions in AP. Teacher should become the facilitator and
guide the students in Teacher Education program and empower them
to use technology effectively. APSCHE Intel collaboration is the best
example of Public Private Paternership in Andhra Pradesh.

5. Intel Education initiatives in India by Mr. Suryanarayan B, Director, SMG, Intel, South Asia
Mr. Suryanarayan. B, Director, SMG, Intel, South Asia thanked Govt. of
AP and APSCHE for their support in taking the Intel education program
forward in AP and emphasized the importance of 21st century skills and
the role of technology in education. He said that Teacher's role is very
pivotal to shape the minds of children.
Distribution of Best Integration of Technology awards
Best Integration of Technology awards have been distributed for three categories.
• Colleges of Education
• Teacher Educators
• Student teachers
Dr. C L Naidu College of Education,
Fatima College of Education,
,
Vidyavan College of Education received awards under
"Best Colleges of Education" category.
Shri Shaik Achukatla Khajavali, teacher educator
from St. Paul's College of Education, Acharya
Nagarjuna University, Ms A.Suhasini,
teacher educator from SPMH College of Education,
Acharya Nagarjuna University and
Dr. Telugu Chinnappa, Teacher Educator from
Fatima college of Education, Kakatiya University
Received awards under Teacher Educator category.
P. Sudha Bindu of Vidayavan Womens College
Of Education, Andhra University, N. Sreevalli
from Sri Padmavathi Mahila Mahila
Vishwavidyalayam,Sri Padmavathi Mahila University
and P.Jhansi Lakshmi Bai from.
DR C. L. Naidu College of Education, Andhra
University received awards under "Best
Student Teacher" Category

6. Address by
Shri Narayan Datt Tiwari, His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Shri N D Tiwari, His Excellency Governor of Andhra Pradesh said benefits of IT should
not be confined to the privileged few or the urban masses and it should be integrated into
education to reach everyone.
He appreciated the efforts of corporate like Intel saying that Intel APSCHE partnership has
added value to the community through improved learning process. Training of the teachers
is an important step as they are the change agents.
The initiative of Intel in association with APSCHE is a sterling example of Corporate
Social responsibility. I commend the sincere efforts of Intel as well as the
APSCHE and various Government bodies, administrators and educators
involved. It should be our collective endeavour that AP should stand out as the best
model to behold to the rest of the country.
Vote of Thanks by
Dr M D Christopher, Secretary, APSCHE
He thanked all the dignitaries who were present at the ceremony.. He emphasized
the teachers' role in community development. He congratulated the award
winners for their success. He thanked His Excellency for sparing his valuable time for the
award ceremony.
The program concluded with the National Anthem and group photo.
Quotes:
"The initiative of Intel in association with APSCHE is a sterling example of Corporate Social responsibility. The
Intel APSCHE initiative is a protean step in harnessing the benefits as well as methodologies of Information
Communication technology to bring about systematic transformation and improvement."
- Shri N D Tiwari, His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh
"Intel - APSCHE ICT initiatives is guiding the Teacher Education Institutions in transforming the teaching
methodology."
- Prof. K C Reddy, Chairman, APSCHE

7. Press & Media Coverage
• Well coverage in print and electronic media.
• Award ceremony featured in TV 9, E TV, Gemini TV, other news channels as part of the news coverage.
• Following article has been covered in The Hindu Education Plus page which is common page for all the
districts in AP.
Benefits of IT should reach all: Governor
Governor N.D. Tiwari said benefits of IT should not be confined to the privileged few or the urban masses and it should
be integrated into education to reach everyone.
He was speaking at a function after giving away prizes to teachers, students and institutions that took the
initiative in integrating technology into education and used IT in day-to-day learning. The 'Best Integration
Technology in Education awards is a joint effort of Intel and A.P. State Council of Higher Education.
APSCHE Chairman K.C. Reddy and B. Suryanarayanan, Director Sales and Marketing, Intel South Asia also spoke.
Award winners
Awards were given in three categories. In the College of Education category awards went to Swaranalatha
Karthaka of Dr.C.L.Naidu College Of Education, AU; V.Vidyavathi of Vidyavan Women's College Of Education, AU and
Rayapa Reddy of Fatima College of Education, Kakatiya University.
In the Teacher-Educator category, winners are Telugu Chinnappa of Fatima College of Education, Shaik
Achukatla Khajavali of St.Paul's College of Education, ANU and A.Suhasini of SPMH College of Education, ANU.
In the Student-Teacher category the winners are P. Sudha Bindu of Vidayavan Women's College Of Education, AU; N.
Sreevalli of SPMVV and P.Jhansi Lakshmi Bai of Dr.C.L.Naidu College of Education, Andhra University.
http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/08/03/stories/2009080351030300.htm
IT profits to reach villages to fulfill Gandhian
dreams and philosophy - Governor
Everyone responsibility to
develop AP as best state
Glimpses of the Award ceremony
Vaartha, Regional (Telugu) Newspaper Andhra Prabha, Regional (Telugu) Newspaper

8. Glimpses of the Award Ceremony
Audience Award winner's project showcasing
Mr. Suryanarayan greeting Prof. K C Reddy Welcoming Governor
Mr. Suryanarayan addressing the gathering Governor interacting with the audience