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Mobile Technologies for Education

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (GMT)

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Mobile Technologies for Education

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Mobile Technologies for Education:

the experience in the developing world

 

Panel Discussion:

How can we use mobile technology to improve education in developing countries?

Which mobile technologies are most versatile and appropriate for interactive teaching in poorly resourced classrooms?

What are the roles of NGOs, the private sector and research institutions in contributing to mobile education?

From ‘M-Ubuntu’ to mobile phones for higher education and social inclusion, what can we learn from existing mobile education initiatives?

 

With experts on m-Education (mobile education), including:

Dr Niall Winters (Chair)Senior Lecturer in Learning Technologies for Development at the London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, University of London;

Dr Sacha DeVelle, Director, Cambridge to Africa;

Dr Bjoern Hassler, Senior Research Associate, Centre for Commonwealth Education, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge;

Dr Sara Hennessy, Lecturer in Teacher Development and Pedagogical Innovation, Centre for Commonwealth Education, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge;

Geoff Stead, Head of Innovation, Tribal Group.

 

There will be networking opportunities after the panel discussion with drinks provided.

 

This event is sponsored by Cambridge Education Services and co-hosted by the Humanitarian Centre and the Centre for Commonwealth Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. It is part of a themed year on ICT4D (ICT for Development) run by the Humanitarian Centre in partnership with ARM.

 

Throughout 2010-11, the Centre is running events, training and an online directory to engage with a range of audiences interested in ICT4D, including NGOs, academics and the private sector. For more information, visit: www.humanitariancentre.org/ict4d

 

 

When & Where



Cambridge University Faculty of Education
Donald McIntyre Building, Room GS4
184 Hills Road
CB2 8PQ Cambridge
United Kingdom

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (GMT)


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The Humanitarian Centre



The Humanitarian Centre is a Cambridge-based international relief and development network. We bring together NGOs, researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, business leaders, students and consultants who work to reduce global poverty.  

The Humanitarian Centre exists to share best practice, facilitate partnerships, and promote dialogue and learning. In parallel we build the skills and capacity of over 45 NGOs and member groups. By adding value to UK-based work with overseas partners, the Humanitarian Centre positively impacts communities across the world.

www.humanitariancentre.org