Acer and Intel partner to launch Skills for Innovation initiative

Acer has partnered with Intel to launch the Intel Skills for Innovation (SFI) initiative, with the aim of integrating digital skills into teaching and learning practices.

As the education landscape undergoes significant changes, driven by both technological advancements and evolving workforce demands, Acer and Intel hope to address critical gaps in digital literacy.

According to the International Computer and Information Literacy Study conducted in 2023, over 40% of students aged 13 to 14 underperformed when it came in digital skills.

Through the SFI initiative Acer and Intel aim to provide educators with the tools and training necessary to meet these challenges, blending technology with pedagogy to prepare students for future jobs.

SFI offers resources, including SFI Starter Packs, advanced classroom technologies, and a suite to integrate technology into students’ curriculum.

The SFI Starter Packs are a set of practical activities for students from the age of 10, all the way up to 19.

Roberto Rosaschino, senior business manager for education at Acer EMEA, said: “The idea is to cover as many different topics as possible but with the same goal – filling the gap in digital literacy.

“By delivering solutions that are ready-to-use and easy-to-implement, we’re enabling educators, rarely having time to create their own content, to bring impactful learning directly into their classrooms.”