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In El Salvador: the search for the National Champion of Microsoft Word begins.

08 de march de 2013


 Microsoft El Salvador and EDGE, through its T-Box brand, announced the beginning of the National Competition of Microsoft Office (in Word 2010), which seeks to promote the development of Salvadoran students' technology skills by recognizing the most talented user of Microsoft Word, and determining who will represent the country in the Microsoft Word World Competition to be held in Washington, D.C.


This year the competition will again be sponsored by HOLCIM, TCS Foundation, Cool FM Radio, FUNDEMAS, El Diario de Hoy, and SVNet, companies and organizations interested in promoting the talents of Salvadoran youth abroad. "At the launch of the seventh edition of the Office Challenge, we have high expectations, a result of the excellent participation than in the past few years we have had at regional and global levels. This year will be no exception," said Mr. Juan A. Valiente, CEO of EDGE. He also stated that "once again we reaffirm our commitment to keep promoting the responsible use of technology and to reduce the digital divide, improving the chances of success for Salvadoran students."


For more information visit: http://www.tboxplanet.com/web/competencia2013/

El Salvador: ATCESSA and EDGE making the difference in Metapan

19 de february de 2013
As part of their joint social responsibility, this week was held at the Holcim plant at El Ronco, Metapan, the signing of the agreement between CESSA Workers Association (now Holcim El Salvador) and EDGE to carry out the Educational Technology Project at Canton San Miguel Ingenio School in Metapan. The event was attended by Juan A. Valiente, CEO of EDGE; Carlos Monterrosa, Chairman of ATCESSA-Holcim; and Professor Orlando Liborio, Director Canton San Miguel Ingenio school. The event was also attended by senior representatives of FUNDACESSA, school representatives and special guests.

In El Salvador: Colegio Belen to start the Robotics program

15 de february de 2013

As part of its update in the area of technology, Colegio Belen in El Salvador will begin this year with the Robotics program for 7th through 9th grades’ students, using our T-BOX solution. To formally start, a symbolic ceremony was held to deliver the LEGO NXT Robotics Sets and materials to develop the program. The event was attended by Sister Alba Vanegas, Headmaster of Colegio Belen, Sister Andrea Menéndez, Controller of Colegio Belen, EDGE Executive Director, Juan A. Valiente, Educational Services staff and special guests.

We congratulate and encourage Colegio Belen with this new challenge!

OPINIONS

"I have learned many things with T-Box. I now know how to make videos and I can use Movie Maker too; I know how to upload photos and communicate through the platform. I like computer class because it's dynamic and I love T-Box Planet. I know more than other kids in other schools because I have friends who come to my house for help."

Natalia Marroquín | Student – 9th grade

Colegio María Auxiliadora de San Salvador

 

"I use T-Box Planet every day since it makes my work easier. I have pictures, blogs, wikis, and laboratory work in my space. It is truly a valuable tool for teaching."

Ramiro Edgardo Paredes Rivas | Middle school teacher

Colegio Salesiano Santa Cecilia

 

"With T-Box, I send and write more mail than before; I also know how to save information. I like computer class a lot and there are some programs that are fun too."

Mayra Abigaíl Gutiérrez | Student – 3rd grade

Liceo Getsemaní