The Global Search for Education: From Argentina
Nov03

The Global Search for Education: From Argentina

“The direct contact with actual physical phenomena was the key to developing science topics in more depth.” — Silvina Gvirtz How did the Principals of  School No. 20 of Campana (Buenos Aires) significantly improve student engagement with Science in their classrooms?  School No. 5 of Ensenada (Buenos Aires) had a student absentee rate of over 20%.  So how did the Principal Patricia Velez solve the problem?  Twenty...

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The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Argentina
Oct09

The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Argentina

 “The distribution of netbooks has at least two major aims. A social aim that is to reduce the digital divide and ensure access to technology for all young people. An educational aim that is to improve the quality of education and increase learning outcomes.” — Silvina Gvirtz  Conectar Igualdad is a 1:1 educational program seeking to enhance Argentinian public schools through the distribution of netbooks to all...

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