Computer Literacy and Internet Connection (CLIC) Project
What is CLIC?
USAID-GEM’s Computer Literacy and Internet Connection (CLIC) Project supports
the efforts of the Philippine Government to introduce and/or expand internet and
computer education in high schools. The CLIC Project assists partner schools in
the ARMM and other conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, by providing computers,
high-speed internet connections, printers and related teacher training.
The Objectives of the CLIC Project:
- Strengthen classroom learning and instruction; and
- Link students and teachers to a wide array of global information and individuals from other regions and countries.
A CLIC partner school is supported through the following:
- Provision of up to ten desktop computers, a printer, basic software, and Local Area Network;
- High-speed, broadband internet connection;
- Training for selected teachers and PTCA members on the use and maintenance of computers and how to access information and learning resources through the internet;
- Assistance in mobilizing community support and resources to help sustain the operations of internet-connected computer facilities;
- Assistance in developing the capability to perform regular maintenance and basic repair services for both hardware and software;
- Assistance in establishing internet-based activities and programs such as school-sponsored chat rooms and e-groups.;
- Assistance in developing and implementing plans to ensure the sustainability of the computers and internet connections.
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