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Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 1. Sub-Saharan Africa has the Poorest Educational System in the World
- 2. 50 million students lack internet access
- 3. Internet access will raise the educational level in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 7. SOLUTIONS: 1)Engage local governments 2) Teach computing seminars 3)An educated person is more likely to get a job.
- 8. Local governments play a key part
- 10. Korea is the perfect example of a nation that became a global player thanks to an educational plan
- 12. More than 100 schools!!!
- 13. It’s your choice
- 14. Sub-Saharan Nations must adapt
- 15. This kid went to school!
- 16. Mexico promotes computing education
- 18. SOLUTIONS: 1)Engage local governments 2) Teach computing seminars 3)An educated person is more likely to get a job.
- 19. Internet access will raise the educational level in Sub-Saharan Africa
Editor's Notes
- Slide 1: Brief stories/facts about the most recent news regarding the poor educational system in underdeveloped nations. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 21 million adolescents were not in school in 2007, equivalent to 38% of the lower secondary school age group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70109407@N00/2097402250/
- Slide 2: Brief stories/facts about the lack of access to the internet in public schools in Sub-Saharan Africa. With UNICEF reporting that more than 100 million school-age children in developing countries do not have access to education, with nearly half of them living in sub-Saharan Africa. The Internet has a huge role to play in bridging the education gap. http://everystockphoto.s3.amazonaws.com/school_blue_africa_39830_o.jpg
- Slide 3: If the UN does not raise awareness to raise the educational level in Sub-Saharan Africa to implement internet access in public schools the education level of the region will remain the lowest in the world. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=225359&searchId=c3581516868fb3b71746931cac66390e&npos=10
- Slide 4: This is a very important topic to discuss; the advancement of the human race strongly depends in education. Technology and education are the two most important factors in the development of a nation. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=2321344&searchId=9c6d02da8f72a217412915fb63d6d210&npos=10
- Slide 5: In Spring 2007, I was enrolled in the Semester At Sea Program through the University of Virginia, my mentor was a fellow traveller Archbishop Desmond Tutu, involved in the consummation of the Apartheid in South Africa. I have travelled to over 90 countries and I have come to the conclusion that education through technology can solve world economical problems. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=6113669&searchId=fecd93676de3a27f3b8026ab50a9990f&npos=24
- Slide 6: I suggest creating awareness through local governments. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=330142&searchId=a71d9df00b1454331e31c41a4c22084b&npos=74
- Slide 7: Actively engage local politicians and lawmakers. Create seminars in rural areas where non-technology users can learn the basics of computing. Objectively point the personal advantages of an educated person vs. a non-educated person. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=1705672&searchId=dff081f061e9a8ae63d3f06ffb38e967&npos=26
- Slide 8: Engage local governments to support public education. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=2069756&searchId=30618461f5ff731e12c61bae54582b80&npos=36
- Slide 9: By successfully adapting to technology, students will have a broader opportunity in their professional careers. http://www.sxc.hu/photo/438223
- Slide 10: Relate a personal experience or case study of a nation that adapted to the current technological advancements. If an educational approach inspired by Korea's success is to be attempted, some essential prerequisites must be attended. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=14951&searchId=73f2b9ad80693506f5fc6b1fd505b2e3&npos=37
- Slide 11: Talk about a Non-Profit Organization that promotes education in third world nations. Adam Braun, founder of Pencils of Promise,began his career in finance, until he met a young boy begging on the streets and asked him what he wanted most in the world. The answer- “A pencil.” He then traveled through 50+ countries to focus on educational systems and eventually left a dream job at Bain & Company to launch Pencils of Promise. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=6637834&searchId=6ec28510cafef67a3af37badfe0478a7&npos=9
- Slide 12: Adam Braun is the Founder and CEO of Pencils of Promise, an award-winning nonprofit organization that has built more than 100 schools across Africa, Asia and Latin America and delivered over 5 million educational hours in its first four years. PoP was founded with just $25 using Braun’s unique “For-Purpose” approach to blending nonprofit idealism with for-profit business principles. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=263946&searchId=7d8949bcbf85067fceda9f84a6affb6b&npos=20
- Slide 13: Story about a person that decided not to adapt to technological advancements. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=3570844&searchId=b96efe7a2f894be60101dcd470c0f634&npos=38
- Slide 14: Compare and contrast between adapting and not adapting to technological advancements. (Real case study) http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=223141&searchId=83ec45960b80c035a0068df1d9df5aa8&npos=2
- Slide 15: A child that finishes college has a higher chance of succeeding in the business environment. (Factual evidence) http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=9546478&searchId=837cd313c9504a9787ba0fb29ebdc899&npos=52
- Slide 16: Story about someone I know about raising awareness of education and technology in Mexico (give name of the foundation). Foundation Mano Amiga Promotes computer education to poor kids in Mexico. ( http://www.fundacionmanoamiga.com.ar/index.php/en/) http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=5010973&searchId=3a627e32861950d66f3c74fb5663ad07&npos=4
- Slide 17: Telling at least three people about the importance of technology and education in third world nations. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=330946&searchId=8d2754bb4b188588ff4e70bafb6af166&npos=14
- Slide 18: Actively engage local politicians and lawmakers. Create seminars in rural areas where non-technology users can learn the basics of computing. Objectively point the personal advantages of an educated person vs. a non-educated person. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=1705672&searchId=dff081f061e9a8ae63d3f06ffb38e967&npos=26
- Slide 19: If the UN does not raise awareness to raise the educational level in Sub-Saharan Africa to implement internet access in public schools the education level of the region will remain the lowest in the world. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=225359&searchId=c3581516868fb3b71746931cac66390e&npos=10
- Slide 20: When you tell someone and they tell others we will soon have increased awareness about the importance of technology and education in third world nations. More children and young adults will have a higher hope in raising their quality of life by being more educated and getting a stable job adapting themselves to the current technologies. http://www.everystockphoto.com/photo.php?imageId=2321344&searchId=9c6d02da8f72a217412915fb63d6d210&npos=10