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Pioneers to Share in Development of Technology Games
‘Project Connect’ would deliver games to students in classrooms

The TelecomPioneers Board of Directors has approved plans to move forward with preliminary development of “Project Connect” – a technology-related project geared toward children in 4^th through 7^th grade.

 Project Connect is a series of six web-based interactive games.  The Board-approved developmental phase involves the creation of the first two games in the series.  Should the two prototypes gain approval of the Board, game developers would move ahead to complete the remaining four games in the learning series.

 “Through the launch of Project Connect, TelecomPioneers will be taking a leadership role in addressing the emerging need for explorative learning through technology,” said Jim Gadd, Chief Executive Officer of TelecomPioneers.  “We will be a leader in reducing the gap between the promise and the reality of technology being used for educational purposes in schools.”

All of the games would be designed to address the educational needs of children while aligning with approved math, science and technology standards.  Students would access games via a customizable web interface through which they would be able to log in, play the games, read background/history information and answer surveys. 

“Although the program is based in technology, Pioneers will not be required to have a technical background to deliver it,” Gadd noted.  “Volunteers will be provided all of the training and support materials they need to comfortably present this program.