UNESCO Bangkok and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea co-organized Asia Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education (AMFIE) on 11-12 May 2017 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The theme of the event was “Shaping Up ICT-supported Lifelong Learning for All”. Read more Asia Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education 2017
The Conference “Promotion of intercultural dialogue and preservation of cultural heritage by UNESCO Clubs” was held within the framework of the Executive Board of the European Federation of UNESCO Clubs,… Read more UNESCO IITE at the conference on “Promotion of Intercultural Dialogue and Preservation of Cultural Heritage by UNESCO Clubs”
On 12-15 April 2017, the Moscow International Education Fair (MIEF-2017) – the largest event in the education sector of Russia, took place in Moscow for the fourth time. Read more UNESCO IITE at the Moscow International Education Fair 2017
Transition from infancy to adulthood is challenging: peer pressure, desire to feel like an adult or just idle curiosity often push adolescents to search for new experiences, some of which may be unsafe. In their strive to go beyond the limits set by parents, some adolescents start smoking or even experimenting with alcohol and drugs. Meanwhile, others embark on unsafe sexual behavior that might have serious health implications – such as unintended pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) incl. HIV. Read more “An Open Conversation about Sexuality Education & Reproductive Health” Project in Belarus
On March 29th–31st, 2017, the workshop “Supporting in the development of the Multimedia and Open Educational Resources for the Secondary Specialized and Professional Education provision in Uzbekistan” was held in Samarkand (Republic of Uzbekistan). Read more Workshop on Open Educational Resources was held in the Republic of Uzbekistan
UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) will establish a Resource Center equipped with specialized technologies for people with disabilities. Within the framework of IITE’s project “ICT in Education… Read more UNESCO IITE Center for people with disabilities
Mobile Learning Week, UNESCO’s flagship ICT in education conference, was held under the theme “Education in emergencies and crises” from 20 to 24 March in Paris. The event was organized… Read more UNESCO IITE at the Mobile Learning Week 2017
The International Forum “Media Education in Pedagogical Practice: Experience and New Management Approaches” was held in Moscow on March 16-17, 2017. The Forum was organized by the Moscow State University… Read more UNESCO IITE at the International Forum on Media Education 2017
This year, on 1 March, Zero Discrimination Day, UNAIDS and UNESCO called on people around the world to support the global campaign “Make some noise“ aimed at combating stigma and discrimination. As everyone has the right to be treated with respect, to live free from discrimination, coercion and abuse. Read more IITE UNESCO supported Zero Discrimination Day
On 26 February, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Mr. Qian Tang and a delegation from the UNESCO Headquarters arrived in Moscow on an official visit. Read more UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Mr. Qian Tang visits Moscow
UNESCO IITE participated in the Europe Regional Consultation “OER for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education: From Commitment to Action” held on February 23-24, 2017 by UNESCO, the Commonwealth of Learning in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Employment (MEDE), Malta. Read more IITE participated in the Europe Regional Consultation on Open Educational Resources
On 11 February 2017, Mr. Tao Zhan was appointed to the post of Director of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education by the Director-General of UNESCO. Read more Mr. Tao Zhan has been appointed Director of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education