ICT for inclusive education

Publications

A rapid assessment of the inclusive open and distance learning solutions for students with disabilities in Rwanda and Mauritius

4 August 2021

This analytical report highlights a very important topic for the world and for society: inclusive education as a significant issue in the context of the global Education 2030 Agenda and special education to safeguard the rights and interests of persons with disabilities share a common focus on the equal access to education for students with disabilities among disadvantaged groups. Read more A rapid assessment of the inclusive open and distance learning solutions for students with disabilities in Rwanda and Mauritius

Publications

Emerging practices in inclusive digital learning for students with disabilities

4 August 2021

The present studies, conducted in three countries (Colombia, Bangladesh and Mauritius) describe the opportunities and challenges related to the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) to create more inclusive learning environments in these countries. Read more Emerging practices in inclusive digital learning for students with disabilities

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Modern technologies in inclusive education during the COVID-19 pandemic

18 June 2021

UNESCO IITE, UNESCO IIEP and UNESCO Headquarters joined forces to contribute to the successful implementation of the UNPRPD Global Programme Supporting Disability Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery at National Level ‘Building Back Better for All’ Read more Modern technologies in inclusive education during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Commitments above constraints

14 May 2021

Through the unceasing global crisis, IITE has persisted in addressing its dedicated efforts towards the sustainable progression of the UNESCO – Chengdu Project on Integrating AI and Digital Innovations to… Read more Commitments above constraints

Announcements

International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying

2 November 2020

5 November will mark new International Day against Bullying and Cyberbullying 5 November 2020 will mark the first-ever celebration of the new International Day against Violence and Bullying at School… Read more International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying

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EdTech for inclusion at Mobile Learning Week 2020

15 October 2020

The breakout session addressed pandemic’s impact on persons with disabilities, providing resources for ensuring inclusive COVID-19 response measures and drawing attention to the successful inclusive distance learning practices around the world. Read more EdTech for inclusion at Mobile Learning Week 2020

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UNESCO IITE at the 2020 Global Smart Education Conference

31 August 2020

The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) participated in the 2020 Global Smart Education Conference, which was held online and on-site in Beijing, China on 20-22 August… Read more UNESCO IITE at the 2020 Global Smart Education Conference

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Inclusive education through the prism of the 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report

13 July 2020

The webinar on the presentation of the 2020 GEM Report showed the progress achieved on inclusion and also outlined the problems the world community needs to solve in order to achieve inclusive education. Read more Inclusive education through the prism of the 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report

Highlights

Open badges: new opportunities to recognize and validate achievements digitally

13 January 2020

Traditional formal education is challenged today by the rapid changes resulting from globalization, demographic trends and migration. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) create unprecedented opportunities to help transform traditional educational… Read more Open badges: new opportunities to recognize and validate achievements digitally

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UNESCO IITE Week 2019

5 December 2019

On 25-29 November 2019, UNESCO IITE Week 2019 was held in Saint Petersburg within the XIV International Festival “Wind of Change” for teachers and students. The event was organized by… Read more UNESCO IITE Week 2019

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Guidance on violence prevention and trainings on sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention in Ukraine

4 December 2019

UNESCO IITE in collaboration with the Charity Fund “Woman Health and Family Planning” published an earlier developed Guidance for educators on violence prevention in educational institutes, organized a national presentation of the Guidance, and held teaching seminars on sexual and reproductive health, HIV, discrimination, and violence prevention among students, living with HIV, in educational institutions. Read more Guidance on violence prevention and trainings on sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention in Ukraine

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UNESCO IITE participated in the International Educational Rehabilitation Forum “Vladivostok 2019”

2 October 2019

The International Educational Rehabilitation Forum “Vladivostok 2019” was held on the territory of the Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok, Russia) from September 23 to 28, 2019. The Forum was organized… Read more UNESCO IITE participated in the International Educational Rehabilitation Forum “Vladivostok 2019”

Theme: ICT for inclusive education