British Council NEWS LETTER 16/12/2013 Worldwide Recognition for Connecting Classrooms, Bangladesh

Microsoft has selected British Council's 'Connecting Classrooms' Ambassador Hafez Allama Mohammad Mohiul Hoque as one of the world's most outstanding Mentors this year. Mr Hoque is the principal of Naziria Naymia Mahmudia Madrasha, Higher secondary level institution in Chittagong. 3 teachers from his Madrasha will participate at the Microsoft Education Global Forum in Barcelona next March. Microsoft has selected Mr Hoque from over 23,000 educators in over 150 countries to join the very first class of 'Expert Educators'. Mr Hoque and his Madrasha will achieve get lasting benefits from the publicity and promotion of his success via social media and other Microsoft channels. He will also get professional and career development opportunities working with Microsoft representatives in Bangladesh and Washington, and opportunities to share expertise with world-renowned educators and innovators. - Hafez Allama Mohammad Mohiul Hoque" The British Council has created the platform for us through the 'Connecting Classrooms' project and accelerated our expertise to act as a mentor of 21st century skills. Being involved with Connecting Classrooms has turned the impossible to the possible. Our journey with British Council is an example for the nation.