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Town and Talent Project Member Schools:Introducing Outside Knowledge and Expertise

In 2004 Town and Talent Technologies strongly promoted inflows of outside knowledge and expertise to member school teachers and students in western China. Altogether, six training programs were offered. Some 110 people, including foreign teachers, came with love and care to member schools. Most of the approximately 170 teachers who participated and benefited from these programs gave very positive feedback and comments. To encourage more and more member schools to receive outside knowledge and help, Town and Talent Technologies called on all member schools to apply for it. Implementation of the e-charity platform (on www.17888.com) makes it more convenient for member schools to make their needs know to the outside world.

Activities to Introduce Foreign Knowledge and Expertise in 2004

A Visit to Yan Chi Middle School:

On April 12th 2004, three guests, Dr. Larry Gee and David Bowser both from America, and Mrs. Mary Lei Man-Li from Taiwan visited Beijing Yan Chi Middle School, accompanied by Town and Talent Technologies staff. The second activity organized by Town and Talent Technologies under the Introduce Outside Knowledge program, it aims to foster cultural exchange between eastern and western China. These guests were invited to witness a demonstration of the One-Step Self-learning Application Software Programs, followed by an informal discussion with students and teachers. Dr. Gee also delivered an uplifting speech regarding maintaining a proper balance between work and life to students and teachers. The guests recognized development potential when they learned about local agricultural specialties and tourism resources.
Town and Talent Technologies Introduced One-to-one Care Project for Member Schools:

Starting May 2004, Town and Talent Technologies began promoting more care matching programs in a bid to further develop more love and care in the relationship between member schools and businesses and individuals. Businesses and individuals are invited to visit the school and offer helps, such as giving scholarships. The first three care matching schools are Hei Song Yi Middle School in Gansu, Ning An Middle School in Ningxia?? and Yan Chi Middle School in Beijing, all of which were sponsored by Hong Kong Xin Song Foundation. Town and Talent Technologies has sent the new bronze identification plates to these three member schools. In the near future, as more and more enterprises and individuals join the program it will benefit an increasing number of member schools.
Free English Training by Living Knowledge Communities of Hong Kong:

From October 8th to 21st 2004, a free English training course was conducted by Living Knowledge Communities to teachers from member schools at YSRICC. Twenty foreign experts launched a Foundational TESOL “Teaching English as Second Language” program. Present at the opening and closing ceremonies included Professor Bai Ruijie, Director of Chinese Education Research Center of Hong Kong University, Professor Wang Jiayi, Vice-Principal of Northwest Normal University, Dr. Xu Guohui, Director of Living Knowledge Communities and Professor of Hong Kong Education Institute, Dr. Kenny Lin, CEO of Town and Talent Technologies, and some officials of the local government. All in all, 88 English teachers from member schools participated in this training. According their feedback, the training was practical and helpful.
 
Consultant of Town and Talent Technologies Volunteered to teach in Sichuan Province:
In November of 2004, Patrick Li (Chinese Name Li Bo Jun), a manager in American Applied Materials Co., Ltd., taught in Sichuan Province member schools for three months as consultant from Town and Talent Technologies. He not only taught students English, but also trained local English teachers.In the coming years, Town and Talents Technologies will encourage more and more volunteers to carry out similar educational projects in poverty-stricken areas.

English Training Program by Professional Education Services International (PESI)

In May and July 2004, training programs for English teachers of member schools were carried out by PESI in Tianzhu County of Wuwei City, Gansu Province. This training was supported and coordinated by officials from the Education Bureau and Electronic Education Center. The 33 teachers who participated highly praised these foreign trainers for their excellent teaching, bringing the first training program offered by PESI to a satisfactory close.


　　
From September 30th to October 4th 2004, the second English training program was held by PESI in Liangzhou, Gansu Province. Foreign teachers' clear explanation and flexible teaching methods impressed the trainee teachers. The participants felt that the training was of great help. They hope that more and more similar trainings can be conducted in the future. As before, this training program has the strong support of officials from the Education Bureau and Electronic Education Center of Wuwei City.



Cross-Straits Summer Camp initiated by Zhongyuan University:

From July 23rd to 24th 2004, teachers and students involved in the Cross-Straits Summer Camp visited Yellow Sheep River Vocational Middle School as well as the Xidatan Township. There, they held informal discussions and exchanges with local teachers and students on western China development, education and tourism. Several professors from Zhongyuan University also gave speeches.

International Network Carnival:

From July 15th to 16th 2004, International Network Carnival was successfully held in Yuan'an County, Guangdong Province. Important people who were present included officials from Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Tianjin, Chongqing, Tibet and principals of member schools. This grand event was co-hosted by Hong Kong Internet Marketing Company, Yuan'an County Government, China Association for Promoting International Economic & Technology, Culturecom Holdings Co., Ltd., and IBM. Dr. Kenny Lin, the CEO of Town and Talent Technologies gave a speech on “Schools Leading Local Economic Development & Digital Hope Project”Meanwhile, participants continued discussions on various other subjects such as intellectual IA industry, establishment of new industrial standard of Chinese language computer system, Yacan Rice planting and other advanced agricultural technology, establishment of International Incorporated Knowledge and Economy Development Area, amongst others.


Famous Singer Meng Ting-Wei from Taiwan Visited YSRICC and YSR Vocational Middle School:

Ms. Meng Ting-Wei, a famous singer nicknamed “Moon Princess” from Taiwan, visited YSRICC and Yellow Sheep River Vocational Middle School, accompanied by her husband and five other people. Moved by Mr. Wen's amazing acts, she decided to write a song especially for Yellow Sheep River and donate royalty to children there. In January 2005, her new album “Red Flower”was released.

Journey to Commemorate Mr. Sayling Wen:

From September 12th to 14th 2004, YSRICC hosted a tour to commemorate the late Mr. Saylin Wen. The theme of the tour is to “commemorate Mr. Wen's passion, participate in founding of Town and Talent Technologies, experience the Yellow Sheep River story and build the Internet Village”. From the Zhong Cuan Airport heading towards the newly completed YSRICC, these guests walked along the ancient Silk Road, passed by Wu Shao Summit, enjoyed Tibetan songs and dances, planted trees symbolizing love and care, talked with local residents, hiked in Shi Men Gorge, rode horses, gazed at stars? and visited historic sites in Wu Wei City. Having just recently attended the Seventh Beijing-Taiwan Science and Technology Forum, these general managers and bosses felt the strong contrast between primitive simplicity and modernization as well as the integration of nature and technology. Having experienced firsthand how the Internet helped realize dreams, everything they saw amazed and impressed them. They were deeply touched by the perseverance and hard work of Town and Talent Technologies.


Town and Talent Technologies 2005-200