News related to the Education Sector

Using ICTs to develop local content for schools: What’s hot? — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 09:29

There are plenty of theories about how ICTs can be used to develop local content for schools in developing countries, but very few actual examples from the field. A group of 22 educational practitioners from IICD-supported projects that use ICT to develop local content were therefore invited to share their experiences in a 4-day Cross Country Learning Event (CCLE) in Accra, Ghana at the end of May.

‘Knowledge is Power for Service’: ICT at Morning Star School in Ghana — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 10:42

On 27 May, a group of 22 schoolteachers, ministry officials, and ICT4E Network and Project Coordinators from eight countries, braved Accra’s rush-hour traffic for an early morning visit to Morning Star; a private Secondary School in the centre of town. They toured the Computer Labs and learned about the school’s experiences with integrating ICT into the curriculum.

Unforgettable trip to Zambia with Atos Origin — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-23 13:39

Hot on the heels of the new two-year partnership agreement signed in January 2008, two consultants from Atos Origin Learning Solutions recently travelled to Zambia to deliver a practical workshop and a number of seminars, in support of various IICD-supported education projects.

Annual report 2007 now online! — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 13:47

We are pleased to present IICD’s first online annual report. With only a few clicks you will be able to read all about our work, results and impact in 2007.

Implementing new technologies in the South: a conversation with Caroline Figuères — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-10 15:47

The Spanda Foundation published an interview with Ms Figuères, IICD's Managing Director. She explains IICD's methodology and how people in developing countries use ICT build a better future.