Thursday 30 May 2013

Re: [pakgrid] Exylent - National Robotics Workshop

 

well, let's say that there is little wrong with scoring high in early years - although many of those who belong to this group counter others having of not scoring high and hence the reason for the criticism.

However, the infatuation of Pakistanis with world breaking scores on the O-level, Matrick, A-level, university etc is totally misplaced. Just because someone can spend extraordinary amount of time doing one thing should not a means to think of them at high achiever. This is premitive thinking in our education.

Although this example has been given repeatedly, just think of 2 of the leading men who changed the recent modern world as we know it. Bill gates and Steve Jobs. Gates was a good student not great and Jobs was average according to his scores. Both of them understood technology more than perhaps all the computer scientists put together. Some fruit for thought for excluding someone.

Ayaz


On 30/05/2013 12:43 PM, Asif Mufti wrote:
 
Shortlisting is accomplished when Rs 20,000 is set as a fee. 


From: Ayaz <ayaza75@hotmail.com>
To: pakgrid@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [pakgrid] Exylent - National Robotics Workshop

Well perhaps they need to shortlist and by restricting it to the 70% plus may be fine in this case.

However, as a whole, we certainly do need to get away from this notion of A-toppers centered programs/focus.

Many of them are not that bright to put it plainly though some may be so.

ayaz




On 30/05/2013 10:23 AM, Asif Mufti wrote:
What is the logic behind 70% minimum marks required to attend the class? Who says creativity starts from >= 70% of marks or hidden talent exist only in this select group? 
 


From: Dr. Arshad Ali <arshad.ali@seecs.edu.pk>
To: alumni <alumni@seecs.edu.pk>; pakgrid <pakgrid@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3:12 PM
Subject: [pakgrid] Exylent - National Robotics Workshop

 

EXploring Young LEaders' Natural Talent
ExYLeNT
24 June - 5 July

EXYLENT is an Exclusive 2-week workshop for bright students on 'Innovation and Creativity', using LEGO Mindstorm Robotic Kits.

Registration is Open : Click here to register or http://goo.gl/2qIU9
Registration Fee : Rs. 20,000/-    (Registration fee should be paid through check, Pay Order, or Bank draft in favor of 'SEECS Consultancy Fund'. Send to: SEECS (Exylent Office), NUST, H-12, Islamabad)
Required 2 passport sized photos must be submitted along with the registration fee.
 
Last date of registration :  Jun 10, 2013 (Limited Seats available)
Eligibility : Matric/FSc/O-A levels or below. (Minimum age limit is 8 years)
Accommodation : Limited accommodation will be available to applicants residing outside Islamabad/Rawalpindi area. Additional fees apply.
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School of Electrical Eng. Computer Science
National University of Sciences Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan

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