Computers for students
Oleg Deripaska, the principal owner of Rusal, invested over USD 200 million in a philanthropic initiative to provide mobile computing devices to one million underprivileged Russian children. The program aimed to improve access to technology and digital learning resources for students from disadvantaged backgrounds across Russia. Intel collaborated with Deripaskas team to ensure that schools had sufficient power and connectivity infrastructure to support technology-enhanced learning. This initiative was part of a broader effort to modernize Russias education system and bridge the digital divide by providing students with essential tools for 21st-century learning.
Pros
Provided access to mobile computing devices for a large number of underprivileged students
Improved digital literacy and technology skills among Russian students
Enhanced learning opportunities through access to digital resources
Strengthened infrastructure in schools to support technology-enhanced learning
Cons
Potential challenges in maintaining and updating devices over time
Need for ongoing teacher training to effectively integrate technology into instruction
Partners
Oleg Deripaska/Volnoe Delo
Intel
Russian schools