CompS2000: Niwaththaka Chethiya Maha Vidyalaya (High School) |
PROJECT LEADER: Chuli De Silva |
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Our first pilot project was launched in January 2000 by
Chuli de Silva, LAcNet president 2001-2002,
at the Niwaththaka Chethiya Maha Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura. The project
set up a school computer center with a dial-up Internet connection and
five computers, and linked the school to the
I*EARN global
network. De Silva's proposal
was approved by the LAcNet board in late 1999, and implemented in 2000.
Project report: 2002
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CompS2001: Sri Lanka Malay Association Community Center |
PROJECT LEADER: Emmanuel (Manny) Teitelbaum |
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A vocational center in Slave Island run by the Malay Rupee
Fund. Emmanuel Teitelbaum, LAcNet Vice President 2005,
was a volunteer teacher in this school. The severe lack of resources in this
under-served urban community inspired Teitelbaum to organize a donation of
computer equipment. The donations will be used by computer literate teachers
to introduce basic computer skills, inspire the kids, and provide instruction
in selected software to improve career prospects. Teitelbaum's proposal was
approved by the LAcNet board of directors in May 2001.
Project report: 2003
CompS2004: Palmadulla Maha Vidayala (High School) |
PROJECT LEADER: Daya Weerakkody |
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As is the case with many rural high schools, this high school in Pelmadulla has
limited resources. Daya, LAcNet treasurer 2004-2005, established contact with a
dedicated teacher about establishing a computer center. LAcNet accepted 5 compter
systems from a generous donor in Washington, D.C.. Colombo Express shipped these
systems free of charge to Colombo. LAcNet supported the warehouse fees and other
associated costs (VAT). The equipment was deployed in 2005.
Project report: 2005
CompS2005: Worldbank Donation |
PROJECT LEADER: Daya Weerakkody |
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Earlier this year, the World Bank graciously donated nearly
200 computer systems for LAcNet's IT education projects.
The World Bank also supported the cost of shipping
the systems to Sri Lanka; LAcNet is supporting the
bulk of the remaining costs, with the schools providing
the infrastructure and teaching support as cost sharing.
LAcNet solicited proposals from schools, and we estimate
20 sub-projects in this program will be implemented.
Project report: 2005