Into the 21st Century (r)

[suantak@xxxxxx]

Dear Thinzar Khine,
You did not mention the Burmese military's medical and engineering teaching
facilities at the Mingaladon Army quarters. While the schools and colleges
of the people are closed, the sons and daughters of the military are
continuing their studies as if nothing has happened.

Is this how you prepare the future of the youth of our country? Please be
real.
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To: Recipients of burmanet-l <burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, April 02, 1998 6:57 AM
Subject: Into the 21st Century


>FROM: Thinzar Khine, <Thinzar@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
>Into the 21st Century
>Perspectives, the NLM, Sunday, 15 March 1998
>
>As we stride into the 21st Century, we make sure that we prepare our youths
>for all-round development so that apart from being physically strong,
>morally straight and mentally awake, they are up-to-date in technology.
>
>That, of course, leads us to being computer friendly in the broader sense
>of the word because other than using the computer as a modern substitute
>for the typewriter, the users must also be well versed in the more
>sophisticated applications.
>
>For that, you need up-to-date equipment and related training without which
>users cannot bring themselves abreast of worldwide developments.
>
>The Government, with the help of well-wishers, has been embarking upon
>computerization of schools and institutions of higher learning to ensure
>that the youth, as well as others involved in computer use, learn the
>necessary applications.
>
>Addressing the opening ceremony of the instructor course for teaching
>English with the use of CDS, Myanmar Education Committee Chairman
>Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council said Myanmar is
>striving for all-round national development and trying to catch up with
>other countries, and that by teaching youths modern technology, an
>increasing number of capable citizens will emerge thus expediting our bid
>for greater development.
>
>In order to provide an avenue toward industrialization, computer science is
>being brought within reach of those who deserve it.
>
>The Secretary-1 recalled that since 1996, altogether 3,000 Apple MacIntosh
>computers were purchased, of which 1,700 were installed at basic education
>schools and the rest at training centres of universities and institutes,
>medical institutes, Union Solidarity and Development Association, Central
>Institute of Public Service, University for Development of National Races
>and other military and civil institutions.
>
>Curriculum development, conducting of courses basic and advanced, and the
>televised teaching of computerised "Lets Go" English language series side
>by side with other similar series have got the pupils well acquainted.
>
>Now that computerised English will be brought to school rooms that are
>computer friendly, further strides can be expected on the way to progress
>in the 21st Century.
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