FTK Implements Vernacular Interface in Government Schools

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Educomp Solutions allows both Students and Teachers all across India to enjoy the computing experience in their mother tongues through an intuitive and easy-to learn interface, using the technology of FTK's flag ship product- LooKeys.

FTK Technologies co-branded product, Magikeys, developed with FTK's unique software, LooKeys, is changing the face of computing in government schools.The software, co-developed with the market leaders in the computer education vertical, Educomp Solutions, is specifically oriented to the needs of Indian Government schools, allowing both Students and Teachers all across India to enjoy the computing experience in their mother tongues through an intuitive and easy-to learn interface, using the technology of FTK's flag ship product- LooKeys.

"We took into consideration the fact that most government schools aspire to introduce their students to the world of computers, but face obstacles due to language barrier and the familiarity and preference of the students with their mother tongue" said Rafi Palgi, FTK Executive Manager "Based on the expertise and experience of our partners in Educomp, we created a special interface that will function similarly as our comprehensive software, 

LooKeys, and that will enable computer-aided teaching and learning in Indian languages. Educomp, as the market leaders in computer education,along with their devotion and passion to this cause, are the most qualified partner to take this revolution and implement it in the field."

Feedback received from the schools using the software indicates the direct influence on learning across the board. "Even teachers of subjects such as physics and science are excited now to use aids such as power point presentations, which could not used so far, as teachers were restricted to English in almost every aspect when working with computers" Palgi explains. "As this was part of our vision when creating Magikeys, it gives us immense pleasure to see how we are helping to create a new generation of young computer users, using computers in their own mother tongue. Our commitment is, and will always remain, to help bring the computing experience to the entire people of India. MagiKeys, which wa

s specifically created for the next generation of users, is maybe the most important step towards achieving that goal."

One emphasis that was implemented in Magikeys was a fully functional Offline interface that would enable teachers and students to use MS-OFFICE and other Unicode compliant applications in their own languages. In schools that enjoy internet connectivity students can also write mails, chat and surf the net in their own language using MagiKeys.

The product is used by Government Schools across the nation, and has proven to be a priceless tool for the next generation of computer education.