Ministry of Education, STC, Etisalat extends support for Scholarship students at the ‘Web Patashala’ Scholarship workshop
The future of the country is in the hands of our younger generation, and as adults we have been bestowed with the responsibility of education. Education is not only a contributory factor but an essentiality in the growth and development of children. Comprehending the importance of education, Etisalat held a special workshop in aid of assisting and enhancing students and parents to prepare for the grade 5 scholarship exams.
The Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education (NIE) together with the State Trading Corporation (STC) organized the event while Etisalat was the platform facilitator. The event was held at the Nawarangahala and moderated by Senior Lecturer, Prince of Wales Moratuwa, Mr. Dileepa Gunawardena who possesses vast experience in training school children for the grade 5 scholarship exams. Mr. Gunawardena has also extended his expertise in designing the Grade 4 and 5 syllabuses for the Web Patasahala initiative. The workshop was held in two sessions to accommodate as many students and assist them with preparation for the upcoming scholarship exams. In addition to this, the students also received model papers structured in similar formats to the scholarship paper.
Commenting at the seminar, one parent whose son is sitting for the Scholarship exam this August, “This seminar organized by Etisalat, the Ministry of Education and State Trading Corporation was conducted at the right time so that the children have ample time to absorb and change their studying techniques to face the exam more confidently. Very useful tips were provided to the children in ways they could understand and we as parents are glad that this opportunity was made available”.
A student from Homagama, commenting on how this seminar helped her had to say, “I learnt beyond what I learnt at school and the way it was taught, I was able to understand better. I think I am more confident to face the exam next month”.
‘ Web Patashala’ is an interactive e- learning platform that provides students and teachers access to educational material from the National Syllabus. Utilizing speeds of 3.75G, the interac- tive platform is not only an educational facilitator but also an innovative learning programme. Etisalat provides software guidelines and continuous upgrades to enhance user experience, whilst providing connectivity abilities for the platform.
‘Web Patashala’ maintains high standards, as it is constantly monitored by the Ministry of Education and National Institute of E d u c at i o n . We b Patashala is fast growing among many Sri Lankan’s as the country has moved towards a sphere of technology and connectiv i t y through the internet. The platform is helpful for students, parents, teachers and provides as an ideal preparation method for the exams. The ‘ Web Patashala’ initiative was designed to enable convenience and to save time from commuting.
Web Patashala is an educational aid to parents and students who are dependent on extra curricular tuition. Providing them access to interactive learning material, the content provides additional support and beyond that of the school syllabus. With text material and study guides, this inno- vation provides as a supplement at an affordable cost.
Students who were not abl e to at t e n d the Scholarship Seminar will have the facility to access examination papers and answer scripts through the Web Patashala internet package. For more information and inquiries on Web Patashala, hotline 0722 782 782 is available.