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How 3 Technology Initiatives Are Improving Education in Rwanda

Washington DC | By Guest Writer on December 3, 2013 | Comments Off on How 3 Technology Initiatives Are Improving Education in Rwanda

The Technology Salon on “How is ICT Impacting Education in Rwanda?” in Washington, DC featured lead discussants David Rurangirwa, ICT/Education Specialist for USAID/Rwanda, who described the Rwanda Education Commons and Jacques Murinda, Executive Director, OLE Rwanda, who explained initiatives that OLE is implementing using TeacherMates and OLPC XO-1 laptops.
Teachers Are Integral to ICT Success in Education

Washington DC | By Guest Writer on December 3, 2013 | Comments Off on Teachers Are Integral to ICT Success in Education

I am Russell Southwood of Smart Monkey TV and in July, I was at the “How is ICT Impacting Education in Rwanda?” Tech Salon DC on the experience of using technology in education in Rwanda. Several of those who spoke emphasized the importance and centrality of the teacher in the education system.

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