This is where we look at rhetoric and reality about ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) in educational innovation in Africa and elsewhere.
#Innovation in Africa in Education - A conversation between SOAS students (and perhaps some lecturers/professors etc) and innovators in Education in Africa. - Our lives in the UK are evidence of living in an increasingly interconnected world (try to get through a day without a mobile phone or other “connected” device). - How does that scenario of living in an increasingly interconnected world affect our expectations about education? - The technologies of this interconnected world are often called ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies). - ICTs are increasingly available in Africa and relevant in our UK-Africa connections. - ICTs include community radio, internet and mobile phones. - How are they relevant in driving educational innovation in Africa (and/or UK and elsewhere). SOAS is a centre of excellence and knowledge ref African studies, drawing students from Africa and elsewhere - How are ICTs impacting students and the student experience at SOAS and elsewhere? - How would we like to see that developing in future? - Rhetoric and reality – a variety of voices - ICTs are also relevant to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) - http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/10/icts-for-a-sustainable-world/ - Sustainable Development Goal 4 is: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning - http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/ - How do we move forward connecting our ideas with the existing power structures and funding agencies to turn ideas into actions?
It is the basis for a radio programme at SOASInnovation in Africa in Education A conversation between SOAS students (and perhaps some lecturers/professors etc) and innovators in Education in Africa. Our lives in the UK are evidence of living in an increasingly interconnected world (try to get through a day without a mobile phone or other “connected” device). How does that scenario of living in an increasingly interconnected world affect our expectations about education? The technologies of this interconnected world are often called ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies). ICTs are increasingly available in Africa and relevant in our UK-Africa connections. ICTs include community radio, internet and mobile phones. How are they relevant in driving educational innovation in Africa (and/or UK and elsewhere). SOAS is a centre of excellence and knowledge ref African studies, drawing students from Africa and elsewhere How are ICTs impacting students and the student experience at SOAS and elsewhere? How would we like to see that developing in future? Rhetoric and reality – a variety of voices ICTs are also relevant to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) - http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/10/icts-for-a-sustainable-world/ Sustainable Development Goal 4 is: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning - http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/ How do we move forward connecting our ideas with the existing power structures and funding agencies to turn them into actions?