Kenyan professor recognized for using ICTs to teach physics and mathematics
Paul Thairu, a 36-year-old physics and mathematics teacher from Loreto Kiambu Girls High School in Kenya was recently recognized by the Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology for finding innovative ways to integrate ICT teaching into his curriculum. His main…
Digital literacy program to train indigenous communities in Queensland, Australia
Next September 2017, the State Library of Queensland and Telstra telecommunications company will launch a digital literacy training program for Australian indigenous communities. The main objective of this program is to provide people from remote areas of Queensland state with…
Teachers in Colima, Mexico receive training to incorporate technology into their classrooms
Sixth grade teachers in Colima, Mexico are being trained to incorporate technology into their classrooms through the state’s Digital Inclusion Program. This initiative will benefit 490 teachers on a voluntary basis, forming part of the local strategy to enhance education….
New Book: Disability, Human Rights, and Information Technology
People with disabilities have a civil and human right to access the same digital content, at the same time, and at the same cost as people without disabilities. In a majority of cases, technology solutions already exist to make that…
ICTs to improve education in Jordan
Given the growth in population and rising demand for quality education in Jordan, the country has organized a set of initiatives to modernize the sector, leveraging the potential of ICTs. The main strategies implemented by the government were to provide…
iAMDigital funds startups that build digital skills in UK
iAMDigital is a 1 million pounds’ fund generated by Creative England and Nominet Trust to invest in new organizations aiming to increase digital inclusion in the United Kingdom. Through this funding, these organizations seek to improve digital skills in the…
Digital Inclusion Workshops for persons with disabilities in Chiquinquirá, Colombia
Colombia’s Ministry of ICT organized a series of digital inclusion workshops for persons with hearing and visual impairments in Chiquinquirá region from Boyacá province. The training was provided with the support of professionals from local institutions and other private organizations….
ICT education plan to enforce digital literacy New Zealand’s schools
The education minister of New Zealand announced a plan to equip schools to teach digital literacy and provide training for students to learn how to handle emerging technologies. The main purpose of the initiative is to enhance New Zealand’s digital…
Mayan Hack introduces indigenous population from Quintana Roo to digital technologies
The first “Mayan Hack” event to take place 13-14 July 2017, will provide indigenous communities from Quintana Roo, Mexico, with an introduction to digital skills and access to translated contents to enable them to use technology resources. This initiative is…
Future Creators to train Irish youth through creativity and digital skills
Graduates from the “Future Creators” program of the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland celebrated a showcase of their newly acquired digital skills. The program, whose sixth edition lasted from October 2016 to June 2017, provided 24…