Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Education Leaders: From Vision to Reality The course reviews ICT in relation to education policy, relevant strategies, and best practice. The exchange of first-hand experience of ICT use in education policy and its implementation will help policymakers grasp a systematic view in strengthening the competitiveness of their education systems by applying ICT more effectively.
Nov 8
e-Learning: Re-Thinking Education The event took place at the World Bank headquarters in Washington D.C. on November 8th featured Robert Schank, Founder of the Institute of e-Learning and Professor at Northwestern University. Harry Patrinos, Lead Education Economist at the World Bank introduced the speaker and chaired the event.
The New $100 Computer The concept of creating useful, inexpensive, and sturdy computers for school children in the developing world was initially introduced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab in late 2005. Since then, its application in the developing world has seen support, skepticism, and a fast evolution of the aims of the computers and the project “One Laptop per Child.” In this presentation by Nicholas Negroponte on May 31, 2007, to an audience at the World Bank’s Washington offices, he explained the most current work being done by One Laptop Per Child.
Jun 28
Session: The Role of Education in Building Knowledge Societies: The Experience of Jordan and Mexico Event Title: Restoring Global Balance Together Recognizing the importance of building up a sound human capital base, Jordan has embarked on an innovative Education Reform for Knowledge Economy Project. The main aim of this project is to support the Government’s efforts to transform its education system at the early childhood, basic, and secondary levels in order to produce graduates with the requisite skills needed to participate in the knowledge economy. The case of Mexico was also presented to highlight innovative partnerships to promote ICTs in the field of education.
May 11
Microsoft’s Approach to Digital Inclusion in Schools In this presentation, Greg Butler, who leads the Education Programs team in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector, described how he draws on past experience and current issues in education to develop and implement strategies and program solutions that target Microsoft’s mission of helping educators and students use information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve teaching and learning and realize their potential.
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