About the Program

The Intel Learn Program is geared towards children and youths whose access to technology at home and at school is limited. Its intent is to reduce the “technological gap” through innovative teaching, in order that students who participate in the program can acquire abilities and be competent in the following:

• Technological Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork

The National Pedagogic University (UPN) has participated in the program from its beginning. The University has been responsible for the adaptation of program materials for Mexico, for carrying out evaluations and tracking of activities, and for providing pedagogical support.

Participating members in the program include the Ministry for Social Development (SEDESOL), the General Office of Libraries of the National Council for Culture and the Arts (CONACULTA), the Ministry of Public Education of the State of Chiapas, the Fund for Children in Mexico, as well as diverse non governmental organizations and institutions of private assistance.

The Intel Learn Program began activities in Mexico during 2004, with the Technology and Community Course imparted in 40 Centers in 11 states of the country. By 2005, this same course was imparted in 135 Centers in 40 states, while the Technology at Work Course began in its pilot phase in 10 centers in 5 states. This year, the Program is holding courses in 220 Centers in 15 states of the country.

By the end of 2005, two hundred and three Facilitators had received training, and 8839 students had participated in the Program. In the same year, the courses were held on a total of 415 occasions, with an average of 21 students per group.