non-formal education

09.10.2007 Greater decentralisation of ICT programmes with locally relevant, context specific and flexible content can boost literacy, says the 10 point charter of the two day international conference of E-9 countries on ICT for Literacy in Bangalore, India. The E-9 countries are Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, China and India.

28.06.2007 The Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has provided recommendations to the Bangladesh government to make the budget of the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) more pro-poor.

16.02.2006 UNESCO staff from the region had a chance to get a more in-depth briefing and hands-on experience on the development and implementation of managing information systems in the non-formal education sector through a workshop organized by UNESCO’s Section for Literacy and Non-Formal Education, and UNESCO Bangkok’s AIMS and APPEAL Units.

25.11.2005 A report prepared by the International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL) for the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) reflects on the existing approaches to learner support, with a particular focus on lower income countries, and gives examples of how such support is provided in a wide range of circumstances.

19.05.2004 VCD modules that promote learning and reflection have been developed for migrant girls crossing the Mekong River into Thailand, as well as other groups of at-risk youth. This pilot, developed under a project of the US-based Education Development Center, seeks to demonstrate how VCD
technology - already very popular in the region - can help these girls before they find themselves in compromising situations.

03.05.2004 HIV/AIDS e-learning software engages its users in a novel way of learning about the risks of HIV/AIDS.Developed by a company in South Africa, this software is effective in bringing in behavioural changes in the learner.

15.04.2004 A Toyota Qualis stops in a VIP parking lot in Delhi, India. 'Butterflies Broadcasting Children' (BBC), declares a yellow banner. About ten children and an adult step out and begin to set up a public address system with a studied, though amateur, efficiency. And the public address system begins to blare...

05.04.2004 The use of ICT in non-formal education programmes to foster participation of disadvantaged people in literacy, basic education and continuing education activities is at the centre of projects in Indonesia, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan that UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Programme of Education for All has launched with funds from Japan.

21.08.2003 The first in a series of publications by Unesco twice a year in support of the JFIT-funded ICT in Education Programme in Asia and the Pacific. Includes annotated bibliographic information on publications on a variety of issues related to ICTs in education. The entire publication is available for download (in PDF format, 392k, 81 pages).

19.08.2003 From 20 August to 29 September CTA, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, is convening an e-discussion on the significance and impact of ICTs in the changing paradigms in agricultural extension. To join or view the discussion, visit this Dgroups site.

17.08.2003 This book provides a global overview of how information and communication technologies (ICTs) relate to education. Published by Unesco and the Academy for Educational Development, the entire book is available for downloading.

15.08.2003 Nearly 5,500 adult residents in rural slum areas around India's major cities have become literate as a result of a new literacy programme organised by the Tata Consultancy Services. Used computers are being utilised in this programme, which focuses on developing reading skills among its beneficiaries.

02.08.2003 Published June 24, 2003
By Maartje Op de Coul
Deepalaya is an Indian NGO whose mission is to promote the overall development of unprivileged communities, with a particular focus on education. Deepalaya. They offer computer classes to their students, starting at the age of 10 (6th grade). Computer training is also included in their vocational programme.
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11.06.2003 When the academic session begins later this month, nearly 13,000 grade 5 and 6 students from various Philippine schools will experience an innovative teaching method. Locally termed, 'text2teach', the method involves the usage of mobile and satellite technology to download educational videos. This programme is expected to increase student participation in class besides developing their skills and introducing them to new ideas.

04.06.2003 Centre for IT Services (C-IT) has set up a number of computer training centres across India's southern state of Kerala. Each of the centres has its own teaching methods and syllabi. Besides other value additions, C-IT is also planning to network these centres and provide updated courseware.

25.05.2003 In 1993, Neil Carleton, a Canadian schoolteacher, decided to use shortwave listening as a teaching aid to familiarise students with languages and cultures they might otherwise not encounter. He was also able to inspire teachers world over to start similar projects in their own schools. Ten years on, radio in the classroom is flourishing.

25.05.2003 In 1993, Neil Carleton, a Canadian schoolteacher, decided to use shortwave listening as a teaching aid to familiarise students with languages and cultures they might otherwise not encounter. He was also able to inspire teachers world over to start similar projects in their own schools. Ten years on, radio in the classroom is flourishing.

04.05.2003 Canada will provide US$12 million to the Nairobi-based African Virtual University over the next five years for designing courses and other educational materials. The university works towards bridging the knowledge gap between Africa and the rest of the world.

15.04.2003 A charitable foundation in India's commercial capital Mumbai is keeping school children in touch with the latest developments in technology. Each One Teach One uses its small computer lab to train municipal school students who otherwise cannot afford computer training.

23.03.2003 Despite making up half of America's workforce, women only comprise 20 percent of technology professionals. But women techies are hoping to succeed by sharing their experiences with school-aged girls and young women.