The document summarizes the 2nd APSCHE-Intel Best Integration of Technology in Education Award Ceremony. [1] The event honored colleges, teachers, and students for effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning. [2] Over 1,000 entries were received and winners in 3 categories received cash prizes. [3] Key speakers congratulated the winners and emphasized the importance of technology in education and the partnership between APSCHE and Intel.

1. 4/19/2011
REPORT ON 2ND APSCHE-INTEL BEST INTEGRATION
OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION AWARD CEREMONY

2. 1. Event Details
Date: 19th April 2011
Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: Conference Hall, APSCHE, Hyderabad
Participants:
Govt. officials:
Dr. Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education
Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education
(APSCHE)
Intel
Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India
Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel
Other Invitees/ Audience
Dr. N Rajasekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE
Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University
Prof. Ramesh Ghanta, Dean, faculty of Education, Kakatiya University
Prof. Sudhakar, Dean, English Foreign Languages University
Correspondents, Principals and Teacher Educators from APSCHE – Universities, AP Core
committee members
Awardees
Press
2. Background
The APSCHE is the first body of its kind in the country, set up as per the recommendations of National
Education Policy (NEP), 1986. It primarily serves as a coordination and liaison body between the
University Grants Commission, the State Government and the State Universities. It is one of the important
functions of the Council to coordinate and determine standards in institutions of Higher Education or
Research and Scientific and Technical Institutions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the
University Grants Commission from time to time, apart from its academic and advisory functions. In order
to encourage the Colleges of Education, Teacher Educators, student teachers and to understand the
impact the learning which has been created in ICT in Teacher education, a contest has been organized
jointly by Intel and APSCHE named as Best Integration of technology into the curriculum .

3. Overview of the “Technology in Education” Contest 2010-11
APSCHE with support from Intel, awards the winners of the „2nd Technology in Education” awards for the
effective integration of technology in teaching and learning processes in Andhra Pradesh. Three Colleges
of Education, 5 Teacher Educators, 10 Student Teachers are honored for their use of technology in
education and the integration of innovative teaching methods to promote 21st century skills and enhance
student learning.
A total of More than 1000 entries were received for the competition from Colleges of Education across
Andhra Pradesh. After the final evaluation, which was jointly conducted by APSCHE and the Intel® Teach
Program, winners were awarded cash prizes along with a joint citation from the Intel® Teach Program &
APSCHE.
The „Technology in Education‟ award is held every year in collaboration with APSCHE to felicitate award
winning colleges of education, teacher educators and student teachers across Andhra Pradesh.
3. Key Objective of the Event
o To celebrate the successful association between APSCHE and Intel in Andhra Pradesh
o To encourage and felicitate colleges of education, teacher educators and student teachers of
Andhra Pradesh to integrate innovative teaching methods to promote 21st century skills among
students.
o To showcase the impact of technology supported PBL promotes skills in children and enhances
student centric learning and makes teacher as facilitators.
o To achieve better programmatic convergence.
4. Agenda
10:30 AM Registration and showcase for audience
11:00 AM Prayer & Lighting of the Lamp
11:05 AM Welcome address by Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE
11:10 AM Address by Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, APSCHE
3rd APSCHE Intel joint contest announcement
11:20 AM Intel Education Initiatives - Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate
Affairs, Intel
11:25 AM Message by Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
11:27 AM Message by Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University
11:30AM Message by Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education
11:40 AM Best Integration of Technology awards distribution

4. 12.10 PM Feed back by awardees 1 from each category
12.20 PM Address by Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India
12.30 PM Vote of Thanks - Ms. K Radha Chary, Intel Teach Program
5. Details
Before the commencement of function, audience, chief guest and other dignitaries interacted with the
winners over the project showcase. Three selected student teacher projects were showcased.
Welcome and Inauguration:
Award ceremony started by rendering vande
mataram by Neelima, Chandana two student
teachers who were the award winners at the event.
Dr. Lakshmi Narayana, Commissioner, Technical
Education and all dignitaries inaugurated the Award
ceremony by lighting the lamp.
Welcome address by Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE
Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy, Secretary, APSCHE welcomed the dignitaries,
award winners and the esteemed guests for the award ceremony. He
reminded the 1st award ceremony which was held at Raj Bhavan,
Hyderabad. He appreciated Intel efforts for collaborating with APSCHE in
organizing the same for the second time too. He expressed his desire to
continue to the partnership with Intel in organizing the activities in the field of
teacher education.
Address by Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, APSCHE
Prof. P Jaya Prakash Rao, Chairman, 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

5. 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.
Globalization changed the role of Education. “What really matters the quality of education. The focus
should be on learning. Using Technology in education helps student imagine. He congratulated all the
award winners.
Intel Education Initiatives - Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel
Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel
explained the 10 years of public private partnership in India. He gave details
about various Intel Programs which bring innovation in education. i.e; Intel
teach, Intel Learn, Intel Science & Engineering fair , Intel higher Education etc.
He enlightened the mission and objectives of Intel Teach programs. He gave
details about policy, curriculum & assessment, professional development, ICT,
Research and evaluation as part of educational transformation model. He
stressed on Intel education programs in Andhra Pradesh special focus on Teacher Education. He said
that Intel is happy to associate with APSCHE working together to bring change in Teacher Education and
Intel will continue to do so.
Message by Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
Prof. Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
in his speech explained the importance of teacher in the classroom. Teacher
should guide the students in Teacher Education program and empower them
to use technology effectively. He appreciated the public private partnership
like Intel APSCHE and asked them continue the good work for teacher
education.
Message by Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University
Prof. Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Satavahana University stressed that there is
change in teaching learning process. Earlier it used to confine to the black
board and chalk piece, now technology empower the teachers to make them
change their teaching learning process. Technology helps to make the
learning memorable. I appreciate the efforts taken by Intel – APSCHE
towards improving teacher education.

6. Message by Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education
Dr. K Laxmi Narayana, IAS, Commissioner, Technical Education
In his speech said that nation and students future will be decided in the
classroom it self and in that results will depend on teacher‟s ability .
Teachers need to be more responsible. Teachers should use resources
wisely to get better reults in the classroom which will lead to success.
He congratulated the winners. He highlighted that its great to know that
Intel like corporate is collaborating with APSCHE to make a difference in
teacher education.
Best Integration of Technology awards distribution
Best Integration of Technology awards have been distributed for three categories.
Colleges of Education
Teacher Educators
Student teachers
College of Education category
St. Peters College of Education
Sri GCSR College of Education
SKBR College of Education
Teacher Educators category
Goli Srilatha,LB College of Education
Dr.D.Aruna Devi,Govt. Institute of
Advanced Study in Education
V.V. Sailaja,SPMH College of Education
Vijender Ch,Jayamukhi College of
Education

7. B.Anupama Devi,Universal College of Education
Student teachers category
Ravi Kumar Jakkampudi,Sri Y.N. College of Education
Sudhakar Koram,Sri Y.N. College of Education
T.D.L.N. Chandra Kala, B.S.N. Memorial College of
Education
K.Neelima,LB College of Education
K Chandana,LB College of Education
K.Sravanthi,Malla Reddy B.Ed. College
R.V.Swarna,SKBR College of Education
G.Sailaja,Sri Padmavathi Mahila
Viswavidyalayam
B.Avinash,YPR College of Education
M.Ramesh Naik, School of Education & HRD, Dravidian University
Feed back by awardees 1 from each category
Ms. Alpha Kumari, Principal, St. Peters College of Education said that contest participation made us
realize the potential of usage of ICT in our college. She shared the credit to Intel for providing
opportunities and trainings in using technology in classroom and APSCHE, management for their support.
Dr. D. Aruna Devi, Teacher Educator, Govt. Institute of Advanced Study in Education said that her
student teachers using technology in micro teaching at college and practice teaching lessons too. I could
guide my student teacher in her research using technology such as email even though college was
closed. Technology bridged the gap and allowed us to work together and reduce the difficulties. I thank
APSCHE & Intel which made me encourage and participate in the contest. It‟s a great achievement.
T.D.L.N. Chandra Kala, Student teacher, B.S.N. Memorial College of Education said that she is
happy to stand before the august gathering and thanked everyone.
Address by Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India
Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India reiterated Intel
contribution towards education. He restated that Intel will continue their support to

8. APSCHE and work together to make a difference in the field of education. This contest has proven to be
a successful tool for recognizing and honoring the deserving students who have showcased the
extraordinary work done to effectively integrate technology in their learning.
Vote of Thanks - Ms. K Radha Chary, Intel Teach Program
Ms. Radha chary, Intel Teach Program thanked Commissioner, Technical education
for sparing his valuable time inspite of short notice. She conveyed thanks to APSCHE
for their support in making the ceremony a great success. She stressed that without
cooperation from universities this couldn‟t have been a success.
The program concluded with group photo and all dignitaries and participants proceeded for lunch.
Quotes:
“The initiative of Intel in association with APSCHE is a sterling example of Public private partnership. 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.”
- Dr Lakshmi Narayana, Commissioner, Technical Education
“We are proud to be associated with the government of Andhra Pradesh in recognizing the exemplary work
being done by teachers and students in the field of education in the state”
- Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director of Strategic Development, Intel India

9. Press & Media Coverage
Well coverage in print and electronic media.
Covered in English newspapers and regional newspapers.
Eenadu
Published in State edition page -cover all districts in the state.
Vaartha
Published in State edition page -cover all districts in the state.

10. Surya Saakshi
Visalandhra Prajashakti