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Virtual Educa 2008 Comes to a Close New York, March 10th, 2008
On Friday, March 7, 2008, representatives from the public and private sectors from Latin America, the United States and Europe, in the fields of education and technology, concluded the Third Edition of Virtual Educa Caribe.. Learn more Here
José María Antón Discusses the Critical Importance of Virtual Educa New York, March 7th, 2008
During the third edition of Virtual Educa, inaugurated Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Secretary General, José María Antón, highlighted the critical importance of the event sponsored by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Learn more Here
Presentation on Information and Communication Technologies as Pedagogical Tools New York, March 7th, 2008
During the Ibero-American Forum, Virtual Educa Caribe at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Mónica González, Director of Ediciones NARCEA’s Department of Intellectual Property and Author Rights gave a presentation titled, “Impact of New Technologies on Education: The Ediciones NARCIA Experience. Learn more Here
The Impact of New Technologies on Education: The Ediciones NARCEA Experience New York, March 7th, 2008
During the Ibero-American Forum, Virtual Educa Caribe at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Mónica González, Director of Ediciones NARCEA’s Department of Intellectual Property and Author Rights gave a presentation titled, “Impact of New Technologies on Education: The Ediciones NARCIA Experience. Learn more Here
Panel on Low Cost Computers for Education and Training New York, March 7th, 2008
During the 2008 Virtual Educa panel, “Low Cost Computers for Education and Training,” panelists discussed the global initiative, One Laptop Per Child, a program which provides personal computers to children in developing countries in order to reinforce educational instruction and bridge the digital divide. Learn more Here
Presentation on Computer Usage and Academic Performance Amongst Youth New York, March 6th, 2008
Amongst researchers, there are still more questions than answers concerning the amount of time school age children spend using computers, both in more developed and lesser developed countries. Francesc Pedró, an analyst from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in the inaugural presentation of Virtual Educa Caribe 2008. Learn more Here
Latin American Network of Educational Portals Technical Meeting in Santo Domingo New York, March 5th, 2008
The inauguration of the first annual technical meeting of the Red Latinoamericana de Portales Educativos (RELPE – Latin American Network of Educational Portals) took place today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The forum was sponsored by the Dominican Ministry of Education, with support from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Learn more Here
Virtual Educa Caribe 2008 Will Be Inaugurated Wednesday With a Conference on Education, Equity and Competitiveness in Ibero America New York, March 3rd, 2008
The conference, “Education, Equity and Competitiveness in Ibero America,” will be presented by Francesc Pedro, Manager of the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation in Paris, on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, marking the official commencement of the Third Edition of Virtual Educa Caribe, an activity organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Learn more Here
Virtual Educa 2008 Will Unite Leading Experts in Education from Across the Globe New York, February 8th, 2008
Public and private sector representatives in the area of education from Latin America, the United States and Europe will assemble in Santo Domingo, March 5-7, 2008, to celebrate the third edition of Virtual Educa Caribe. The international conference will serve as a platform for experts to share experiences and innovative methods regarding the use of technological tools in teaching and learning processes. Learn more Here
