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<title>Radio lessons for students and teachers in Malawi</title>
<link>http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160970/1/1073</link>
<description>‘Tikwere’ in Malawi is becoming hugely popular among students and teachers alike who are greatly benefiting from this innovative approach to learning through radio. Broadcast daily for half-an-hour, it has lessons on literacy, English language and life skills.</description>
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<title>Using open software in schools</title>
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<description>Sharing ideas and theories, as opposed to concealing them, is a good thing, says Taking sharing to the classroom, a research paper published by International Open Source Network. The paper emphasises on the use of free and open source software in school education to enhance knowledge and overall efficiency of students.</description>
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<title>USAID to bridge learning gaps in Tanzania</title>
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<description>The United States Agency for International Development and International Youth Foundation will soon start the Bridgeit program in remote schools in Tanzania. The project will focus on increasing quality education and student achievement through the innovative use of cell phones and digital technology.</description>
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<title>Use of XO-Laptop in Ethiopian educational system</title>
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<description>Low-cost devices in educational systems: The use of the “XO-Laptop” in the Ethiopian Educational System reveals that the “One Laptop Per Child Initiative” is yielding desired results for the education system in Ethiopia. This report gives an overview on possible use and impact of low-cost computing devices in developing countries.</description>
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<title>Kids’ corner for a greener world</title>
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<description>Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools.</description>
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