Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation wants to contribute to the improvement of the College community to use technology and go beyond the basic course on the Internet.

$ 12.9 million in grants announced Thursday the fund will support various programs – support for teachers and the use of social media and the creation of a virtual education Labs.

The program leader of the College Foundation said they are focusing on best ideas for improving educational opportunities for disadvantaged young people. The grants will focus on natural sciences and mathematics and influence universities across the country.

In addition to obtaining a greater number of classrooms in online and digital, the Foundation wishes to create new tools and a network of educational games, interactive learning, fun and relevant.