Reshaping Education in Latin America through Innovation

Publication: Brookings: Education + Development 

Date: 27 Sept 2013 

Language: Inglés 

Original link: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/education-plus-development/posts/2013/09/27-reshaping-edu-innovation-latin-america-zinny 

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Leveraging this sort of private-public partnership can reap huge benefits. As a recent Brookings paper argues: “Where a business case can be made to investors, it is perfectly possible to channel significant private sector resources to help solve public problems…The future prosperity of our global economy depends on our ability to recognize our shared responsibility in providing quality education and act with new energy to invest in its provision in emerging market economies and the developing world.”

A Eduacacao inovadora: Compartilhando experiéncias e ideias para um novo paradigma em aprendizagem

Authors: Instituto Natura (Eugenio Severin consultant)

Instituto Natura (Brazil)

March 2013

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Abstract:

• The pace of social and technological changes of the information society is far ahead from the traditional classroom.
• The students now are part of a new social, economic and cultural - based on the ability to build , communicate and share knowledge.
• There are innovative education experiences that need to be shared .

The goal of this publication is to share learning from Natura Institute - the result of studies , travel to other countries and consulting Eugenio Severin.

The work of schools, companies and projects around the world shows that innovation is possible, revolutionizes the relationship of the student to school and generate measurable positive results - both academic and skills development for the 21st century . New technologies have an important role in innovation: can, within innovative models, keep going beyond mass education, making schools more inclusive and democratic .

Teaching with Tecnology

Chapter in "Educación para la Transformación"

Authors: Eugenio Severin y Christine Capota

Inter American Development Bank

September 2012

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Executive Summary

The introduction of technology in education (Ted) is gaining momentum in Latin America and, year after year, increasing the amount of resources devoted to the purchase of computer equipment for incorporation into the classroom. In the last 30 years, in the history of the region abound isolated episodes to incorporate technology where the spontaneous enthusiasm of government officials, the pressure seemingly unique offerings from the tech industry, or social pressure a citizenry that demands immediate action to improve the quality of education, have pushed implement projects disconnected from the objectives and actions that are part of the educational policies of the countries. Although there is little empirical evidence that irrefutably proves a positive impact of these investments on educational outcomes, there is a widespread perception that the incorporation of technology in education and enable new educational practices will improve educational outcomes.