http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1072 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - DigitalOpportunity Channel/English/topics/education & ICT Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160439/1/1072 Erive Community Radio is bringing a change in the lives of young girls in Maganja da Costa. The UNICEF-supported station has led to a rise in enrollment in primary schools through its programmes promoting girls’ education. The station is run in partnership with Mozambique’s Social Communication Institute. Intel to train teachers and youth in Arab countries http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160409/1/1072 Intel will work with Sheikh Muhammed Foundation to expand its Teach programme in Arab countries. Apart from training 2 million teachers by 2011, Intel also hopes to educate and develop the talent of Arab youth in the region. Jail break by ‘prison community radio’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160371/1/1072 FREE FM, a community radio meant for prisoners in Jamaica, is now available to anyone interested in listening to it from anywhere in the world. Launched in June 2007 by UNESCO, Canadian International Development Agency and others, it was meant to encourage rehabilitation and education of prisoners. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/1072 Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/1072 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160282/1/1072 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. A unique database for tracking school going-children http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160234/1/1072 A comprehensive database, designed to track school-going children in Orissa in eastern India, has received the prestigious Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2006-07. According to the state's Primary Education Project Authority, project ‘e-shishu’ will enable steps for universal education in the state. English learning made easy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160119/1/1072 With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project 'English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn the global language through television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. English learning made easy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160118/1/1072 With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project called ‘English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn a truly global language on television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. UNESCO’s online forum on inclusive education http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160048/1/1072 UNESCO’s month-long online discussion on the theme of inclusive education is currently on. A DVD related to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is also being launched today at its headquarters as part of series of events marking the Global Action Week 2008. College students take community radio to slums http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159975/1/1072 A community radio show by college students in Chennai in southern India is bringing alive characters from neighbouring slums to help women deal with issues of health and education. The use of local Tamil dialect is just one of the ways to reach out to its audience in the slums. ‘We strive to make works available freely’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159831/1/1072 Project Gutenberg (PG), an online source of books is a unique initiative to combine traditional printing with digital technology. Gregory Newby, the CEO, PG and Michael Hart, the founder-editor of the project highlight their new ventures and overall management of e-Books. India to create ICT infrastructure in Africa http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159674/1/1072 An Indian IT giant NIIT and Confederation of Indian Industries will together create information communication technology infrastructure in Africa to foster software talent in the continent. As per an agreement, the former will provide high quality educational resources and the latter will facilitate internship with Indian industry. Radio plays English teacher http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159594/1/1072 ‘English for Fun’ radio programme recently started in Bihar, one of the most impoverished states in India, has become extremely popular among kids. Covering nearly six million primary school students, the programme is helping them learn the language that provides a competitive edge in modern India. FM radio stations to school Bihar students http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159404/1/1072 The state government in Bihar in eastern India plans to set up FM radio stations in schools to make education more effective. Apart from airing phone-in programmes on career counseling, quizzes and guest lectures, the channels would also educate students on community development, health and disaster management.