Tag Archives: technology

What do we mean by literacy in a digital world?

Posted on 8 September 2017 by

The meaning of the word literacy has developed continuously over the years. Today, the fact that International Literacy Day is on the theme of literacy in a digital world reminds us how the world has changed. At the end of … Continue reading →

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‘Cracking the code’ to end gender disparities in STEM

Posted on 1 September 2017 by

By Justine Sass, UNESCO Girls and women are significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions worldwide, a divide rooted in girls’ earliest days of socialization and schooling and one that a groundbreaking UNESCO report aims to address. … Continue reading →

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Learning on the run: using ICT for education in emergencies

Posted on 20 March 2017 by

Natural disasters, extreme weather, bombings and protracted armed conflict can destroy schools and undermine the normalcy of school life. Given the complexity of how education is impacted by emergencies, innovative solutions are needed to ensure that disruption to education is … Continue reading →

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