VivaCell-MTS supports the youth distance learning opportunities in the most prestigious universities of the world June 07, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces providing students willing to obtain new skills and qualifications with modern tools of learning. The videoconference hall and the smart board provided by the Company to the International Center for Research and Education in Agribusiness will serve the purpose. The Internet is a perfect means to secure a virtual learning environment. Distance learning model is one of the tools for that. It allows students learn in a foreign university while staying at home. Owing to the support by Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator, the online education project generated in partnership with the Texas University that was once only a plan envisioned by the center is now a reality. VivaCell-MTS has invested more than AMD 8 million into equipping a videoconference hall and obtaining of other equipment. Professional equipment to provide HD audio and video quality, monitors and a video camera distantly controlled by the instructor provide imaging that allows making the virtual auditorium look as realistic as possible. The HD quality guarantees naturalness of the voice, which lets minimize the feeling of distance, organize a face-to-face discussion and get maximum information. The first live video conference was organized with the Texas University. The center now also has a smart board and a projector. “The Internet widens the learning opportunities. I believe the live distance learning tool will change students’ set of mind and behavior. It will let the young people be more independent, more result oriented and responsible, while the instructors by the monitors on the two ends will provide the required advice. The virtual cooperation between the universities of various countries will help form wider worldview. It is equally helpful in terms of comparing and correlating the mentalities and cultures of various nations. We strive to make all the information resources available to the students,” said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian. Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator believes the technological solutions and the online learning opportunities are well on demand to provide quality education. Be ready for more! VivaCell-MTS... More than operator!

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