The document discusses issues with the current public education system and proposes an alternative called the SOS Classroom. It notes that students prefer learning online through sources like Wikipedia and YouTube rather than traditional methods. However, the internet is disorganized for learning, with only 6% of websites containing educational material. The SOS Classroom aims to address this by providing a comprehensive, fun online resource for K-8 students, organized through crowdsourcing and social bookmarking. It hopes to support students' educational needs where public schools are struggling, such as by replacing cut summer school programs.
School libraries as panaceas for mass failure in west african senior school c...Alexander Decker
This document discusses school libraries as a potential solution to mass failure on the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations in Nigeria. It provides background on the West African Examination Council and statistics showing high failure rates from 2008-2012. The paper then discusses how properly equipped and utilized school libraries can improve student performance in several ways, such as developing reading habits, supporting classroom instruction, and teaching students independent learning skills. It recommends fully overhauling and funding Nigerian school library systems to include modern facilities, resources, and staff in order to improve exam scores and reduce mass failure rates.
The iCentre at Iona Presentation College has, through its integrated information literacy plan created a dynamic program that merges information literacy, study skills and critical and creative thinking into an holistic program that aligns with the new Australian Curriculum. Through the “Inspired Learning at Iona” website this initiative attempts to ensure that every student in the school not only receives ongoing opportunities to master skills and knowledge considered essential for 21st century learners but also develops the cognitive and affective predispositions towards learning, personal development, self efficacy and accountability.
Bett 2015 Learn Live Primary Speech: Why South East Asia is Leading the World...Takuya Homma
http://www.bettshow.com/seminar/Agile-Education-Why-South-East-Asia-is-Leading-the-World-in-Mobile-Learning
Quipper School is now used by over 700,000 students and teachers in South East Asia. Our rapid growth has primarily been driven by mobile technology. But what underlying factors make South East Asia such fertile ground for mobile learning? In this session, we point to three factors driving the m-learning revolution in the region.
Read more: http://www.bettshow.com/seminar/Agile-Education-Why-South-East-Asia-is-Leading-the-World-in-Mobile-Learning#ixzz3PTicJe2r
The Story of the ICT Journey of Mr. S. L. Faisal, National ICT Awardee-2017. The presentation details how he had integrated ICT based innovations and experiments in teaching, learning and libraries.
Watch the presentation and interaction here
https://youtu.be/btf2cu-KENQ
Quipper is an education technology company founded in 2010 that has raised over $10 million. It has over 100 employees located across several global offices and its online homework platform, Quipper School, has over 1 million students worldwide. The document discusses Quipper's solution to problems faced by teachers related to a lack of time and ability to customize learning, as well as poor use of information technology. It also outlines opportunities for educational technology in India, such as high education spending, adoption of IT in classrooms, and the presence of edtech entrepreneurs.
The document discusses issues with the current public education system and proposes an alternative called the SOS Classroom. It notes that students prefer learning online through sources like Wikipedia and YouTube rather than traditional methods. However, the internet is disorganized for learning, with only 6% of websites containing educational material. The SOS Classroom aims to address this by providing a comprehensive, fun online resource for K-8 students, organized through crowdsourcing and social bookmarking. It hopes to support students' educational needs where public schools are struggling, such as by replacing cut summer school programs.
School libraries as panaceas for mass failure in west african senior school c...Alexander Decker
This document discusses school libraries as a potential solution to mass failure on the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations in Nigeria. It provides background on the West African Examination Council and statistics showing high failure rates from 2008-2012. The paper then discusses how properly equipped and utilized school libraries can improve student performance in several ways, such as developing reading habits, supporting classroom instruction, and teaching students independent learning skills. It recommends fully overhauling and funding Nigerian school library systems to include modern facilities, resources, and staff in order to improve exam scores and reduce mass failure rates.
The iCentre at Iona Presentation College has, through its integrated information literacy plan created a dynamic program that merges information literacy, study skills and critical and creative thinking into an holistic program that aligns with the new Australian Curriculum. Through the “Inspired Learning at Iona” website this initiative attempts to ensure that every student in the school not only receives ongoing opportunities to master skills and knowledge considered essential for 21st century learners but also develops the cognitive and affective predispositions towards learning, personal development, self efficacy and accountability.
Bett 2015 Learn Live Primary Speech: Why South East Asia is Leading the World...Takuya Homma
http://www.bettshow.com/seminar/Agile-Education-Why-South-East-Asia-is-Leading-the-World-in-Mobile-Learning
Quipper School is now used by over 700,000 students and teachers in South East Asia. Our rapid growth has primarily been driven by mobile technology. But what underlying factors make South East Asia such fertile ground for mobile learning? In this session, we point to three factors driving the m-learning revolution in the region.
Read more: http://www.bettshow.com/seminar/Agile-Education-Why-South-East-Asia-is-Leading-the-World-in-Mobile-Learning#ixzz3PTicJe2r
The Story of the ICT Journey of Mr. S. L. Faisal, National ICT Awardee-2017. The presentation details how he had integrated ICT based innovations and experiments in teaching, learning and libraries.
Watch the presentation and interaction here
https://youtu.be/btf2cu-KENQ
Quipper is an education technology company founded in 2010 that has raised over $10 million. It has over 100 employees located across several global offices and its online homework platform, Quipper School, has over 1 million students worldwide. The document discusses Quipper's solution to problems faced by teachers related to a lack of time and ability to customize learning, as well as poor use of information technology. It also outlines opportunities for educational technology in India, such as high education spending, adoption of IT in classrooms, and the presence of edtech entrepreneurs.
Presented by Stacy Hattensen from Education Services Australia (ESA). Information on Scootle and additional services available from ESA and ideas on how to use them in schools and libraries
Presentation slides from the opening of the K-12 Library Managers Congress at EduTech 2014. Covers eg, emerging technologies, digital literacy, global citizenship, engaging programs, hybid collections, digital curation etc
Blended Learning Best Practices for Empowering Students and EducatorsDreamBox Learning
This document outlines data from the mid-year assessment showing impressive growth at the George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies, with over half of students growing by at least one year or more in math and reading according to i-Ready assessments, and 85% on track to pass the state test. It also describes the school model including an expanded school day and year, blended learning approach, enrichment courses, and founding principal Earl Martin Phalen.
LIBRARY AUTOMATION IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAShiba Bhue
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development that manages over 1000 schools across India. The introduction discusses the importance of school libraries in developing reading habits in children and supporting educational activities. It highlights the need to equip school libraries with modern technologies like automation to transform them into learning resource centers and promote self-study among students. Library automation can help KVS schools set new targets by making the library more accessible and usable.
This document discusses the information problems of overload and quality of information sources. It notes that more information is now produced in a short period of time than in previous thousands of years. For the problem of overload, the document questions if simply adding more technology or content is the solution. For the problem of quality, it notes that most students use the internet for research but many sources are unreliable. It raises questions about restricting students' access or pre-selecting sources for them as potential solutions. The document concludes with a parable about teaching people to fish for themselves rather than just giving them fish.
Quipper School and its technology behindTakuya Homma
This document discusses Quipper, an education technology startup based in London. It provides an overview of Quipper and its online homework program Quipper School. Key points:
- Quipper has nearly 10 million users worldwide and 60+ staff located across London, Tokyo, and Manila.
- Quipper School is an online homework program for K-12 students with over 20,000 teachers and 100,000 students registered in the Philippines. It is available in 5+ countries.
- The document discusses important trends in education technology around access to content, use of data to personalize learning, and building online learning communities.
Participants explored
• An overview of how social media can support school library services.
• An outline of the benefits of social media for the school library community
• Strategies for setting up and using social media for school library services.
• Tips for developing social media guidelines including learning from mistakes.
ICT has become a priority in education over the last decade, with some schools effectively using technology to support learning. Studies show ICT has a positive impact on student performance, especially in English, and schools with higher e-maturity levels see faster score increases than those with less. Additionally, schools with sufficient ICT resources tend to achieve better results than less equipped schools, and both teachers and students generally find ICT tools motivating and helpful for assignments, including for students with special needs.
This document discusses futuristic tools that can be used to engage students in the classroom. It describes how classrooms have transformed from using outdated tools like slide rules and notebooks to using modern technology like iPads, smart boards, and apps. The document advocates providing students access to the latest tools to help them compete globally and prepare for the future. It highlights several tools the author has used in their classroom like touchscreen PCs, laptops, cameras, and a DJ set. The document outlines a process for discovering needs, defining goals, designing lessons, developing skills, and delivering results to inspire students using the most advanced tools.
Virtual Open Schooling: the Road Ahead for IndiaRamesh C. Sharma
The document discusses the development of open schooling and virtual schooling in India. It notes that open schooling was established to provide alternative education opportunities through distance learning mechanisms. Virtual schooling allows students to learn online through asynchronous and synchronous technologies. The document outlines a proposed model for a national consortium for open schooling that would develop online courses, a learning management system, and virtual classrooms. It discusses considerations for staffing, instruction, technology, training, quality assurance and other expenses needed to implement virtual open schooling in India.
This document discusses the transition from traditional print English language teaching (ELT) materials to digital formats. It notes that while coursebooks currently account for most ELT publisher revenues, teachers have mixed views on coursebooks and academics have criticized certain aspects. The document recommends that future ELT materials provide updated granular content, clearer learner progression, authentic Internet content, and interactive routines. It also recommends supporting ubiquitous learning across devices and providing comprehensive curriculum support in digital formats. Technical and pedagogical challenges in developing digital materials are also discussed.
Presentation for Asia New Zealand workshop at NZPF Conference, Wellington 2015.
Outlines the role of the VLN Primary School and how we can support schools to provide learning opportunities in Asian Languages.
The document discusses the impact of global aid on education in Ghana, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Vietnam from 2005-2014. It finds that in Ghana, aid supported programs like free education led to rising enrollment, improved infrastructure, and increased adult literacy. In Indonesia, aid helped upgrade teachers, expand early childhood education, and increase primary and secondary enrollment and literacy. In Myanmar, aid through organizations like UNICEF built schools, trained teachers, and increased enrollment, completion rates, and adult literacy. In Vietnam, aid helped increase access to education for minority and disabled children through new schools and bilingual programs, with participating students demonstrating better academic results. Overall, the document attributes gains across areas of education in the four countries over this
E-learning and blended learning are growing around the globe. E-learning has expanded significantly since the late 1800s as tools have enabled learning between instructors and learners separated by distance and time. It now offers diverse learners unlimited resources. E-learning is increasingly common in schools, public universities, and for-profit universities. While early online programs faced issues, e-learning can provide innovative, engaging, and personalized learning when done well. It allows acquiring new skills to be knowledgeable and productive citizens.
Creating a Virtual Library space using free web toolsS. L. Faisal
An introduction to selected web tools useful for creating a virtual library space. The tools include WordPress, Wakelet, SoundCloud, Linktree, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Padlet, Flipgrid, ReadWorks, Book Creator, and Storyweaver.
A Study on Mlearning Implementation in AfricaWandeOwolabi
Mlearning refers to education or training done using portable devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It can increase access to education and reduce inequality. The document discusses benefits of mlearning like being accessible anywhere and anytime, personalized learning experiences, and cost efficiencies. It also outlines challenges in African education from UNESCO reports, such as many children not attending school, especially girls. UNESCO guidelines advise creating mlearning policies and tools. Examples of mlearning tools deployed in Africa are discussed, including Eneza Education, Ubongo, and Sterio.me. Governments are urged to set enabling environments and policies to support mlearning.
The document discusses efforts to bring technology into the primary school curriculum in Uganda through donating computers and an online education platform to schools. Head teachers at local schools are being trained on the online platform and helping to organize other teachers. The goal is to provide Ugandan children with a 21st century education to improve their opportunities and help prevent the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS through comprehensive education programs.
Wake Living Magazine Article for Wake Education Partnership (due 01.09.15)Margaret Scarboro
The Wake Education Partnership (WEP) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 that partners local businesses with schools in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to support STEM and global studies education. WEP holds events like a World Café and Idea Crucible competition to facilitate discussions between businesses and schools about partnership opportunities. These partnerships provide resources for school projects and experiences for students like internships and career workshops. WEP and WCPSS share a belief that every student deserves an excellent public education.
This document discusses homeschooling in American education. It argues that homeschooling may be better than traditional public school systems due to increased access to technology and educational resources. Parents have more options to customize their child's education through homeschooling. Technology facilitates homeschooling by providing online support services and curricula, allowing students to learn at an individualized pace and in a flexible manner.
A small case study on a urban primary school "ORCHARDS" designed by Architect Sinduja.
ORCHARD is a well designed school in Trichy which is known for its simple yet innovating designs.
Did this as a part of my curriculum, Architectural :)
Presented by Stacy Hattensen from Education Services Australia (ESA). Information on Scootle and additional services available from ESA and ideas on how to use them in schools and libraries
Presentation slides from the opening of the K-12 Library Managers Congress at EduTech 2014. Covers eg, emerging technologies, digital literacy, global citizenship, engaging programs, hybid collections, digital curation etc
Blended Learning Best Practices for Empowering Students and EducatorsDreamBox Learning
This document outlines data from the mid-year assessment showing impressive growth at the George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies, with over half of students growing by at least one year or more in math and reading according to i-Ready assessments, and 85% on track to pass the state test. It also describes the school model including an expanded school day and year, blended learning approach, enrichment courses, and founding principal Earl Martin Phalen.
LIBRARY AUTOMATION IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAShiba Bhue
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development that manages over 1000 schools across India. The introduction discusses the importance of school libraries in developing reading habits in children and supporting educational activities. It highlights the need to equip school libraries with modern technologies like automation to transform them into learning resource centers and promote self-study among students. Library automation can help KVS schools set new targets by making the library more accessible and usable.
This document discusses the information problems of overload and quality of information sources. It notes that more information is now produced in a short period of time than in previous thousands of years. For the problem of overload, the document questions if simply adding more technology or content is the solution. For the problem of quality, it notes that most students use the internet for research but many sources are unreliable. It raises questions about restricting students' access or pre-selecting sources for them as potential solutions. The document concludes with a parable about teaching people to fish for themselves rather than just giving them fish.
Quipper School and its technology behindTakuya Homma
This document discusses Quipper, an education technology startup based in London. It provides an overview of Quipper and its online homework program Quipper School. Key points:
- Quipper has nearly 10 million users worldwide and 60+ staff located across London, Tokyo, and Manila.
- Quipper School is an online homework program for K-12 students with over 20,000 teachers and 100,000 students registered in the Philippines. It is available in 5+ countries.
- The document discusses important trends in education technology around access to content, use of data to personalize learning, and building online learning communities.
Participants explored
• An overview of how social media can support school library services.
• An outline of the benefits of social media for the school library community
• Strategies for setting up and using social media for school library services.
• Tips for developing social media guidelines including learning from mistakes.
ICT has become a priority in education over the last decade, with some schools effectively using technology to support learning. Studies show ICT has a positive impact on student performance, especially in English, and schools with higher e-maturity levels see faster score increases than those with less. Additionally, schools with sufficient ICT resources tend to achieve better results than less equipped schools, and both teachers and students generally find ICT tools motivating and helpful for assignments, including for students with special needs.
This document discusses futuristic tools that can be used to engage students in the classroom. It describes how classrooms have transformed from using outdated tools like slide rules and notebooks to using modern technology like iPads, smart boards, and apps. The document advocates providing students access to the latest tools to help them compete globally and prepare for the future. It highlights several tools the author has used in their classroom like touchscreen PCs, laptops, cameras, and a DJ set. The document outlines a process for discovering needs, defining goals, designing lessons, developing skills, and delivering results to inspire students using the most advanced tools.
Virtual Open Schooling: the Road Ahead for IndiaRamesh C. Sharma
The document discusses the development of open schooling and virtual schooling in India. It notes that open schooling was established to provide alternative education opportunities through distance learning mechanisms. Virtual schooling allows students to learn online through asynchronous and synchronous technologies. The document outlines a proposed model for a national consortium for open schooling that would develop online courses, a learning management system, and virtual classrooms. It discusses considerations for staffing, instruction, technology, training, quality assurance and other expenses needed to implement virtual open schooling in India.
This document discusses the transition from traditional print English language teaching (ELT) materials to digital formats. It notes that while coursebooks currently account for most ELT publisher revenues, teachers have mixed views on coursebooks and academics have criticized certain aspects. The document recommends that future ELT materials provide updated granular content, clearer learner progression, authentic Internet content, and interactive routines. It also recommends supporting ubiquitous learning across devices and providing comprehensive curriculum support in digital formats. Technical and pedagogical challenges in developing digital materials are also discussed.
Presentation for Asia New Zealand workshop at NZPF Conference, Wellington 2015.
Outlines the role of the VLN Primary School and how we can support schools to provide learning opportunities in Asian Languages.
The document discusses the impact of global aid on education in Ghana, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Vietnam from 2005-2014. It finds that in Ghana, aid supported programs like free education led to rising enrollment, improved infrastructure, and increased adult literacy. In Indonesia, aid helped upgrade teachers, expand early childhood education, and increase primary and secondary enrollment and literacy. In Myanmar, aid through organizations like UNICEF built schools, trained teachers, and increased enrollment, completion rates, and adult literacy. In Vietnam, aid helped increase access to education for minority and disabled children through new schools and bilingual programs, with participating students demonstrating better academic results. Overall, the document attributes gains across areas of education in the four countries over this
E-learning and blended learning are growing around the globe. E-learning has expanded significantly since the late 1800s as tools have enabled learning between instructors and learners separated by distance and time. It now offers diverse learners unlimited resources. E-learning is increasingly common in schools, public universities, and for-profit universities. While early online programs faced issues, e-learning can provide innovative, engaging, and personalized learning when done well. It allows acquiring new skills to be knowledgeable and productive citizens.
Creating a Virtual Library space using free web toolsS. L. Faisal
An introduction to selected web tools useful for creating a virtual library space. The tools include WordPress, Wakelet, SoundCloud, Linktree, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Padlet, Flipgrid, ReadWorks, Book Creator, and Storyweaver.
A Study on Mlearning Implementation in AfricaWandeOwolabi
Mlearning refers to education or training done using portable devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It can increase access to education and reduce inequality. The document discusses benefits of mlearning like being accessible anywhere and anytime, personalized learning experiences, and cost efficiencies. It also outlines challenges in African education from UNESCO reports, such as many children not attending school, especially girls. UNESCO guidelines advise creating mlearning policies and tools. Examples of mlearning tools deployed in Africa are discussed, including Eneza Education, Ubongo, and Sterio.me. Governments are urged to set enabling environments and policies to support mlearning.
The document discusses efforts to bring technology into the primary school curriculum in Uganda through donating computers and an online education platform to schools. Head teachers at local schools are being trained on the online platform and helping to organize other teachers. The goal is to provide Ugandan children with a 21st century education to improve their opportunities and help prevent the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS through comprehensive education programs.
Wake Living Magazine Article for Wake Education Partnership (due 01.09.15)Margaret Scarboro
The Wake Education Partnership (WEP) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 that partners local businesses with schools in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to support STEM and global studies education. WEP holds events like a World Café and Idea Crucible competition to facilitate discussions between businesses and schools about partnership opportunities. These partnerships provide resources for school projects and experiences for students like internships and career workshops. WEP and WCPSS share a belief that every student deserves an excellent public education.
This document discusses homeschooling in American education. It argues that homeschooling may be better than traditional public school systems due to increased access to technology and educational resources. Parents have more options to customize their child's education through homeschooling. Technology facilitates homeschooling by providing online support services and curricula, allowing students to learn at an individualized pace and in a flexible manner.
A small case study on a urban primary school "ORCHARDS" designed by Architect Sinduja.
ORCHARD is a well designed school in Trichy which is known for its simple yet innovating designs.
Did this as a part of my curriculum, Architectural :)
Lotus Valley International School is founded on providing a global education while promoting Indian values. It has around 2900 students from pre-nursery to 12th grade. The school emphasizes treating each student as an individual and allowing them to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities. It holds various events throughout the year where students can showcase their skills and knowledge gained, such as exhibitions, annual days, and sports meets.
Albert Einstein High School opened in 1962 and serves students from several communities in Maryland. It has a diverse student population, with over 40 nationalities represented. Around 36.8% of students are Hispanic. The school offers various academic programs and clubs to celebrate diversity and student interests. Maintaining a supportive community environment while addressing challenges like at-risk factors and gang violence is a priority for educators.
This document lists various rooms and areas found in a typical school including classrooms, specialty rooms like art and music, facilities like the library, gym, and cafeteria, as well as exterior areas such as the playground, baseball field, and parking lot. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different learning, recreational, and administrative spaces that make up the grounds of a school.
This document outlines architectural standards for a senior secondary school. It provides requirements for various teaching spaces including standard classrooms, science labs, a library, auditorium, play areas, and gymnasium. It also includes standards for administrative spaces, sanitation facilities, and other support spaces. Requirements include the size, shape, floor area, and special provisions for different types of rooms. Ventilation, electrical services, and accessibility are also addressed according to their functions.
The document discusses the infrastructure requirements for Pinegrove School located in Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh. It is a fully residential CBSE-affiliated school with 850 boarders aged between 6-18 years old. The school was established in 1991 and is situated on a 15-acre campus containing classrooms, dormitories, an auditorium, and play areas. Class sizes average 25-30 students with a teacher to student ratio of 1:12. Classrooms are equipped with computers and televisions to aid teaching.
Case Study: Social Media makes the grade at Harvard Business School
Presented by: Brian Kenny, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Harvard Business School
Portakabin completed a sixth form teaching and learning center for 220 students at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School in just six weeks. The school discovered structural defects in its existing building and needed a temporary solution before the start of the new academic year. Portakabin delivered two large classroom buildings and a spacious study center using its Ultima Vision building system on schedule. The project manager ensured the buildings were delivered and installed on time to provide sixth form facilities for the start of term as required.
30000 African contributions to the Wikimedia projects (WikiAfrica reached 201...Iolanda Pensa
The document discusses WikiAfrica, a project aimed at increasing African content on Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects. It provides statistics on contributions from various African institutions between 2011-2012, including 459 articles and 2,993 images uploaded. It also lists numerous African cultural institutions that have partnered with WikiAfrica to contribute content and support the initiative.
Wikipedia and Africa, Orange FoundationIolanda Pensa
Afrique et Wikipédia: Développer des contenus numériques en Afrique avec Wikipédia. Les matinales numériques de la Fondation Orange, Paris, 24/10/2012.
Douala. The Social, Political, and Artistic Value of Public ArtIolanda Pensa
Presentation "Douala. The Social, Political, and Artistic Value of Public Art" in the panel "Moments of Artistic Articulation in African Cities: Between Politics and Imagination", ACASA, March 2014.
The document discusses The Deen's Academy, a primary school in India founded in 2006. The school aims to empower students to achieve academic, physiological, and artistic excellence through independent thought, creative outlook, and balanced perspectives in a multicultural environment. Students will strive for academic excellence and develop a love of learning while creating strong visions for their own futures through a challenging curriculum and experiential learning atmosphere. The school teaches students from playgroup through 6th grade following the CBSE board curriculum with English as the medium of instruction.
This document provides a case study of the design of Selaqui School in Dehradun, India. The key points are:
1) Selaqui School is a co-educational and residential school located on a 52-acre forested site near Dehradun.
2) The master plan incorporates clusters of buildings organized around courtyards with ample open spaces. Academic, hostel, dining, sports and other facilities are separated into distinct zones connected by walkways.
3) Traditional Indian architectural elements like courtyards, verandahs, terraces and local materials are used. The design aims to create a quiet, pollution-free learning environment integrated with the landscape.
The document discusses strategies for helping a 5th grade student named Mike who struggles with classroom engagement, completing assignments, and expressing emotions. It describes implementing a timer to help Mike complete tasks, allowing breaks to prevent zoning out, and having Mike write in a journal to express feelings. These approaches helped Mike improve focus, work completion, and social interactions. The document also notes technologies like online math games that engaged Mike and strengthened his skills. Overall, the strategies showed success but will require continued support as Mike transitions to middle school.
The document discusses the challenges facing primary education in Africa and introduces iSchool's approach to addressing these challenges through the use of low-cost tablets called ZEduPads. iSchool has developed a total learning environment covering the entire primary school curriculum across all subjects. This environment is delivered via the ZEduPad tablet and includes detailed lesson plans, interactive multimedia lessons, and teacher training materials. Trials in Zambian schools have shown improved literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. iSchool aims to make this approach sustainable and benefit local communities.
M-Learning in Sub Saharan Africa Context- What is it about?Martin Ebner
This document discusses the potential for mobile learning in Sub-Saharan Africa. It notes that while education faces many challenges in SSA, including lack of resources and trained teachers, mobile phones provide an opportunity as they are widespread. Mobile learning could help improve education quality by facilitating learning outside the classroom and helping to overcome barriers like distance. However, realizing this potential will require addressing issues such as lack of awareness, costs, limited educational content and apps, and need for pedagogical guidance on mobile learning. Examples of existing mobile learning projects in SSA countries are provided.
The document discusses challenges with e-learning implementation in South Africa. It notes that while the conditions seem perfect for alternative learning due to issues like distance, educational problems, and mobile proliferation, large-scale e-learning has not been achieved. Reasons given include a proliferation of small, under-researched "pilots"; implementers not conducting sufficient research; researchers not directly implementing; and large projects being poorly researched with little reflection on failures. The iCount project is presented as a successful example of e-learning reaching thousands of teachers, but challenges in sustaining it are also discussed.
Are our children learning? Literacy and Numeracy Across East Africa - 2013 r...KenyaSchoolReport.com
The document provides an overview of the Uwezo learning assessment surveys conducted in East Africa between 2009-2012. It finds that:
1) Less than a third of children enrolled in Grade 3 have basic Grade 2 level literacy and numeracy skills, indicating a continued crisis in learning outcomes across East Africa.
2) There are large differences in learning achievement among countries and within countries, with Kenya performing best and disparities between rich and poor households.
3) Out of every ten teachers in East Africa, at least one is absent from school on any given day. Trend data shows little improvement in literacy and numeracy skills over the last three assessment rounds.
The document outlines a housing program for Igel Village in Uganda that aims to address severe underdevelopment from decades of civil war. The key aspects of the program include:
1) Constructing schools, a health center, and housing to improve infrastructure, education access, health services, and living conditions
2) Targeting an area with high poverty, disease, and illiteracy rates where many currently live in temporary shelters or travel long distances for basic services
3) Providing education and skills training facilities to benefit both children and adults in the community
Sipho is a hard-working student living in a rural village in South Africa with limited infrastructure and amenities. Despite obstacles, he does well in high school. However, when he and his mother arrive at the university expecting him to enroll, they find thousands of other students in the same situation who did not apply on time. This is a recurring problem universities face each year. The presentation identifies a lack of clear and concise information about the application process and deadlines as a key contributing factor, particularly for students in remote areas. Strategies are proposed to better guide students through multimedia, community centers, and school outreach programs.
The document summarizes the Ghana Education Programme 2015 run by Connect4Change, a consortium of Dutch development organizations. The program aims to improve quality of teaching, learning, and school management in Ghanaian primary and secondary schools by integrating information and communication technology (ICT). It discusses several projects that work with schools and teachers to enhance ICT skills, pedagogy, and school administration. Key activities include teacher training, ICT skills development for administrators, and establishing the C4C Education Ghana Alliance. Results showed improved exam scores, increased number of students, teachers, and schools reached across the various projects.
Applying Human Rights Standards to Privatization of Education in UgandaPERIGlobal
Salima Namusobya works for the Initiative for Economic and Social Rights (ISER), a domestic NGO in Uganda which researches and advocates for the realisation of economic and social rights. ISER has been working on privatisation in education since August 2014.
In Uganda, about 80% of children attend private schools in the capital, Kampala. Across the country, private education is growing fast, including in low-income areas, where ‘low-cost’ private schools are mushrooming.
To better understand the situation, ISER conducted preliminary research in August 2014, involving interviews, a survey, literature review and statistical analysis. The aim of the research was to assess the situation against human rights principles, drawn from international law.
The results of this research have been discussed in workshops and presented in reports the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
In this presentation Salima presents the initial results of ISER’s research, and discuss the list of issues that the CESCR released, as well what the political and social impacts. I
Education for All mLearning presentation, Open Innovation Africa SummitSteve Vosloo
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for achieving Education for All (EFA) goals in Africa through mobile learning or mLearning. It notes that while Africa has experienced rapid growth in mobile access, educational quality, access, and outcomes still lag global standards. Barriers include large numbers of out-of-school children, high youth unemployment, low adult literacy, poor teacher quality and shortages. However, mobile technology could help address these issues through low-cost access to educational content, tutoring, and administrative functions to support learners. More work is still needed to realize mLearning's potential, including supportive policies, integration with existing education systems, and addressing real problems faced by learners.
This document provides a summary of key facts and challenges regarding education in Nepal. It discusses that Nepal has a population of 29 million, with high rates of poverty, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services. The education system faces issues with access, quality, and equity. UNICEF's education program in Nepal from 2008-2012 aimed to increase access to child-friendly learning opportunities, with a focus on reaching marginalized groups. The program focused on early childhood development, basic education, non-formal education, and education in emergencies. UNICEF Finland supported this program from 2010-2013 through activities like school construction, teacher training, and provision of materials.
South Africa has 12 million learners and 420,000 teachers in 25,000 schools, but the quality of education in most schools is too low. Equalizing resources has not equalized outcomes. South Africa performs worse than many poorer African countries in academic tests. The document proposes a reality TV contest called "Tomorrow's Teacher" or "Class Act SA" to crowdsource the rapid creation of educational video content by teachers and students. This would stimulate creativity, highlight new teaching methods, and increase enthusiasm to ultimately improve the South African education system.
A Study on Mlearning Implementation in Africaomololasalami
This is a project titled, UNESCO Mlearning Implementation in Africa, which addresses the stakeholders on policy formulation in Africa and the need to provide an enabling environment and encourage supportive policies that would enhance literacy, increase access to learning materials and reduce the number of children that are out of school.
Let's turn teaching around using the power of reality TV and YouTube. The best schools and teachers in South Africa get to shine, and the rest use the video lessons that are created in the contest as inspiration in their own classrooms.
This document summarizes key findings from a research team that reviewed distance education in Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. It finds that while distance education delivery is transitioning to incorporate new technologies, traditional print-based methods still predominate in many areas due to geographic and infrastructure challenges. It also notes trends toward blended learning, open educational resources, and a focus on quality, access, and adult learners. Government policies are shifting priorities in response to economic conditions.
South Africa faces many challenges including lack of infrastructure, education, and poverty in places like Khayelitsha township near Cape Town. Our 5 step plan uses solar energy through the Solar Electric Light Fund to provide electricity, computers, internet access, and online education resources to schools. This will improve education quality and access while empowering communities through training and sustainable energy solutions. With improved education and opportunities, lives and South Africa's future can be positively transformed.
An approach to improving education both nationally and internationallyDanielle Gaffney
This document discusses education for all and the role of technology and teacher competencies. It addresses goals of expanding early childhood education and providing free primary education. Ensuring quality education for all requires improving learning environments, resources, and addressing teacher shortages. The development of teacher competency standards associated with ICT is important to engage and inspire students through technology, facilitate learning, and model digital citizenship. Effective teacher training and access to ICT in all schools is needed to transform education systems and achieve education for all.
Provide access to education for the world’s hardest to reach children – Team ...Reach for Change
A device called Edusua: An online + offline educational platform, connecting kids and teachers. It helps teachers empower children with knowledge to achieve their full potential. The device lets any screen, display or projector become a knowledge central. It contains learning material that is tailored for specific markets; contextualized and culturalized that one can scroll through using the buttons. It can be handed out by NGOs, governments, and schools, and be used by students both online and offline.
The document summarizes the Complementary Basic Education (CBE) program in Ghana that aims to increase access to education for out-of-school youth between 8-14 years old. It discusses that while Ghana has high primary school enrollment, there remain many children not in school. The CBE program uses local languages and flexible hours to provide literacy and numeracy training to over 200,000 youth over 2012-2018. World Education implements CBE in six districts, enrolling over 10,000 students between 2013-2016 and transitioning over 70% to formal schools. While achieving success, challenges remain regarding infrastructure, remote communities, and sustaining community and stakeholder support.
Pensa-OS-ADM Open Science for arts, design and music at HES-SOIolanda Pensa
Iolanda Pensa, Le partage des données dans les domaines artistiques in Open research data: pratiques et défis pour les domaines artistiques Design et Arts visuels Musique et Arts de la scène, HES-SO, online 16/05/2024, CC BY 4.0.
Open access, Creative Commons e Wikipedia per le istituzioni culturaliIolanda Pensa
Iolanda Pensa, Open access, Creative Commons e Wikipedia per le istituzioni culturali, within the webinar programme "Conversioni" curated by Eleonora Pantò and organised by "Sapere digitale" directed by Augursta Giovannoni, online, 26/03/2024.
Open access, Creative Commons e Wikipedia per le istituzioni culturali
Sempre più musei, archivi e biblioteche nel mondo aprono i loro contenuti a vantaggio dei cittadini, rendendo disponibili le riproduzioni digitali delle loro collezioni in pubblico dominio e rilasciando la loro produzione di ricerca e materiali educativi con licenze libere. Questa presentazione raconta il progetto Empowering Italian GLAMs che ha invitato nel 2022-2024 tutti i musei italiani nell’adottare l’open access e mostra una serie di visualizzazioni che permettono di osservare il patrimonio e le istituzioni culturali italiane sui progetti Wikimedia e in particolare su Wikidata e Wikimedia Commons.
Iolanda Pensa, Wikimedia projects and OpenStreetMap as an Open Research Infrastructure, 03 February 2024, FOSDEM, Bruxelles, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Wikimedia and OpenStreetMap projects are an existing free software infrastructure that already produces citizen science and can be used by researchers to share and co-produce data and to produce - and reproduce - the results of research. The presentation specifically refers to the potential of data related to cultural heritage for studies in the humanities and in particular in museology, art, art history and history of architecture.
Pensa GLAM Wiki Conference - Empowering GLAMsIolanda Pensa
Iolanda Pensa, 100'000 institutions on the Wikimedia projects: A strategy to activate in a simple way all the institutions around the world, pre-recorded contribution to the conference GLAM Wiki Conference 2023, Uruguay, 10/11/2023.
Iolanda Pensa, OS-ADM Open Science for Arts Design and Music for swissuniversities 2023. OA Panel on Insights and Learnings Based on the Intermediary Reviews: Projects OA Calls 211, 212 and 221, swissuniversities, online, 17/10/2023.
This document discusses various efforts to rewrite and improve access to history and knowledge through open collaboration on Wikipedia and related projects. It mentions initiatives like Wikipedia Primary School, which aims to provide information to complete primary education curriculums on Wikipedia. It also discusses the importance of using open licenses to enable collaboration and ensuring content on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects is freely reusable and editable by all. Overall, the document advocates for more contributions of content and translations from diverse communities and institutions to make knowledge on Wikipedia as inclusive and accessible as possible.
The document discusses several resources related to provenance research, decolonization of museums, and the restitution of cultural artifacts. It provides links to websites about the definition of museums, a French government report on returning African cultural heritage, digital collections from Benin and West Africa, and international resources on Holocaust-era provenance research. It also links to pages on indigenous rights, care of collections, and decolonizing knowledge. The photos depict artworks and exhibitions related to issues of cultural heritage, colonialism, and repatriation.
The participation at future Wikimania. Iolanda Pensa (introduction and moderator) with Phoebe Ayers, Gnangarra, Martin Rulsch and Maciej Artur Nadzikiewicz, Wikimania Singapore, 19/08/2023, CC BY-SA 4.0.
100,000 institutions on the Wikimedia projectsIolanda Pensa
Pensa, Iolanda. 100,000 institutions on the Wikimedia projects. A new strategy to activate in a simple way all the institutions around the world, Wikimania Singapore, 18/08/2023, CC BY-SA 4.0. Presentation with the participation of Dario Crespi.
Pensa-Open Access e comunicazione istituzionale.pdfIolanda Pensa
Iolanda Pensa. (2023, May 17). Open access e comunicazione istituzionale. Open Science for Arts Design and Music (OS-ADM), SUPSI Mendrisio. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7944427
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
2. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equal Education
3. //the statistics
• Total population of South Africa (2011):
51,770,560
• # children under 19 in South Africa (2011):
19,103,566 37% of the population
• Total number of children aged 5-14 (2011):
9,414,637 or 18% of the population
4. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equal Education
5. //the statistics
• Almost one in three or 29.6% is aged between
0-14 years.
• South Africa Public Primary Schools:
–14,456 Primary Schools
–5,992,863 Learners
–187,520 Teachers
6. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equa
7. //challenges
• Low levels of literacy and numeracy
• Focus on Matric (Final) exams negate
concentration on building blocks of education
• Chaotic and expensive unsuccessful national
dedication to outcomes-based education
• Lack of trained teachers (in 2010 the pupil/
teacher ratio was 43:1)
• Over-crowded classrooms
• Educators do not work regular hours
• Poor teacher attendance and time inefficiency.
8. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equal Education
9. //challenges
• School infrastructure challenges include:
– shortage of books and teaching materials
– Shortage of support and administrative staff
– Not all schools have access to running water, electricity or toilets
– Insufficient access for pupils to nutrition and sexual assault and
violence in school is on rise;
– A significant number of children are in grades that do not reflect their
age;
– Students are often not able to complete homework due to household
chores being seen as higher priority
– The impact of HIV is significant and debilitating.
• It is reasonable to presume that those problems might be
consistent in other African counties
10. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equal Education
11. //OER in South Africa
• Siyavula
–In 2012 Siyavula, a Cape Town-based Open Access
publisher, began supplying the Department of Basic
Education with Grade 10, 11 and 12 Maths and Science
textbooks for R40 each.
• Nal’ibali
–Nal’ibali is isiXhosa for “here’s the story”, they are a
national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to designed
to spark children’s potential through storytelling and
reading
12. Children at school in the Eastern Cape, 2013. photo: Sydelle Willow Smith courtesy of Equal Education
13. //OER in South Africa
• OER4Schools
–CCE-funded ‘OER4Schools’ project started in August 2009 with a
pilot phase, that was completed in May 2010.They assessed the
feasibility of providing Open Educational Resources (OER) to ICT-
and Internet-equipped primary schools in Zambia, and of
supporting interactive forms of subject pedagogy with the new
resources.
• OER Africa
–OER Africa is an innovative initiative established by the South
African Institute for Distance Education (Saide) to play a leading
role in driving the development and use of Open Educational
Resources (OER) across all education sectors on the African
continent.
15. //Challenges to OER
• Infrastructure
-computers used as admin tools rather than teaching
devices
-School access to internet intermittent or non-existent
-Security and out of school access to technology
• Teacher knowledge, resources and time
constraints
16. IT training for kids who live in the surrounding farm areas of Stutterheim outside East London in the Eastern Cape. South Africa. Photo:Trevor Samson / World BankFigure
17. //Mobile in South Africa
• Mobile penetration in South Africa (by unique
subscribers) stood at 63.68%.
• Unique subscribers in 2012: 32,386,986.
• The current contract vs prepaid split on
connections is 19% contract vs. 81% prepaid.
• 8 million South Africans access the internet on their
mobiles.
–2.48 million do not have access to computers,
–5.42 million or 90% South Africa’s internet users use their
cellphones to go online.