iEARN Centre-Pakistan
School Partnership Application
We are pleased that your school is considering applying for the participation in iEARN Programs, Pakistan. iEARN is a part of the Society for International Education (Regd) . At SIE we are committed to work with umbrella organizations, academic bodies, universities, non-government organizations, and governments to establish a global community of concerned organizations and citizens with the express purpose of supporting the youth of the world in developing and implementing educational and humanitarian projects, especially projects focused at integrating information and communications technology in education.
Use of Internet is a key in the iEARN programs that links students and educators globally and use of telecommunications technologies for teachers and students to interact on meaningful educational projects for the purpose of cross-cultural awareness and global understanding. Using these technologies students throughout the participating countries would be enabled to engage in international collaborative experiences and strengthen instruction of academic subjects ranging from reading to foreign language and social studies.
The iEARN Centre member/partner schools gets opportunities to benefit from a wide range of projects , programs and unique ICT based learning opportunities. The participating schools do not need to have significant knowledge or previous experience with internet collaboration and project-based learning, although teachers should have at least basic computer skills. Finally, the selected schools do not have to be in any particular location, they can be urban, rural, or suburban as long as they meet the selection criteria.
Section-A: To be assessed by the iEARN project staff or designated officials from the collaborating organizations/schools:
School Selection Criteria:
What is the name of the school?
Where is the located? (urban, suburban, rural)
How many students are in the school? How many are 11-19 years of age?
Are there any computers available for student use? If yes, how many?
Do the school have internet access? If yes, is it used for student projects/schoolwork?
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Section-B:
Commitment Statement For School Officials:
As the authorized representative of the applicant school, please put a check mark next to each statement to indicate that you have read and agree with the statement. Please sign the document to certify that the school will comply with this commitment to the best of their abilities:
Once you have completed this form please sign and return it to the iEARN Pakistan office by email, post or by hand.
All Schools need to agree to the following :
Ø Agree to facilitate teachers and students and provide them relevant support for the projects implementation. To secure, use, and maintain any computers and telecommunications equipment provided to the school for the program. This will include developing computer equipment using protocols, equitable use schedules for classrooms, and some program-related community activities.
Ø Not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, or disability for any student or teacher who wants to be involved in the program.
Ø Help students select design and organize a community action project; and work with iEARN-Pakistan to compile regular reports of the students work.
Ø Agree to conduct a fair merit-based competition to determine educators for participation in iEARN-Workshops.
Ø To evaluate all aspects of the program by actively participating in the evaluation component .
If the School is identified for the students exchange programs:
In addition to all above, will agree :
Ø To conduct a fair merit-based competition to nominate students applicants for competing for iEARN-Pakistan students exchange programs.
Ø To host a pre- and post-travel orientation at the school site for participants, teachers, school personnel, parents, community professionals and public officials.
Ø To write at least one article per year on educator and student use of the technology in collaborative projects.
If the school is recipient of any equipment as part of the project:
In addition to all above, will agree to:
Ø develop a sustainable management structure in the community with the project partners to provide equipment maintenance, staff support, and resource solicitation to help maintain the program beyond the initial round of funding.
Ø Take responsibility for providing a clean and secure space for the computer lab and that any electrical or other renovation needs will be our responsibility.
Ø To understand and ensure that the computer equipment is to be used for the purposes of this project and that the equipment must not be removed from the computer lab.
Ø That if the above conditions are not met that iEARN-Centre has the right to transfer the equipment to another school.
SECTION- C: School Contact Information
Name of School Address
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Name of the Principal: ________________________
Signature _________________________ Date
Name of DEO (For Government Schools) ____________________________________
Signature Date
Contact Information:
Please identify one main contact person (can be same as above) for all
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Thankyou for your interest in iEARN- Programs. Once the selection is finalized you will be informed of it in writing.
The final selection and acceptance of a school or network of schools depends on the commitment of the schools' authorities to integrate the online curriculum based projects for at least 2 academic years in the school with a minimum involvement of 100 students and 4 teachers per school.
For further assistance contact: