Schools : International Literacy Day 2014

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Literacy is a key lever of change and a practical tool of empowerment on each of the three main pillars of sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection.  

Former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Anna

For over 40 years now, UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day by reminding the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. 

The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 is “Literacy and Sustainable Development”.  Literacy is one of the key elements needed to promote sustainable development, as it empowers people so that they can make the right decisions in the areas of economic growth, social development and environmental integration. Literacy is a basis for lifelong learning and plays a crucial foundational role in the creation of sustainable, prosperous and peaceful societies. 

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"Literacy skills developed from a basic to advanced level throughout life are part of broader competencies required for critical thinking, the sense of responsibility, participatory governance, sustainable consumption and lifestyles, ecological behaviours, biodiversity protection, poverty reduction, and disaster risk reduction."

This year’s International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide. A main global celebration will take place in Dhaka, where the Government of Bangladesh in cooperation with UNESCO will organize the International Conference on “Girls’ and women’s literacy and education: Foundations for sustainable development and the awarding of UNESCO Literacy Prizes” in support for the UN Secretary General’s Global Education First Initiative (GEFI).

Credits : UNESCO

Education:

Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational opportunities depend on literacy.

There are still 781 million adults and 126 million youths who cannot read or write a simple sentence - numbers that weigh heavily on efforts to alleviate poverty.

Watch the UNESCO 2014 Literacy in the World infographic here:

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International Literacy Day is just one way UNESCO strives to increase literacy around the world. 

Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving gender equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy. There are good reasons why literacy is at the core of Education for All (EFA).

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A good quality basic education equips pupils with literacy skills for life and further learning; literate parents are more likely to send their children to school; literate people are better able to access continuing educational opportunities; and literate societies are better geared to meet pressing development.

Some ideas:

• Use any increased flexibility offered in the curriculum to respond to issues as they arise.
• Provide space for teachers and students to discuss and reflect on these issues.
• Pupils get a lot of their information about global issues from the media so help them to interrogate this information critically and consider a range of perspectives.

NASA in parternaship with the International Reading Association for the celebration of International Literacy Day have interesting activities for # DL14

Credits : NASA / IRA

• Help your students "Lift Off to Literacy" by engaging them in an extra 60 seconds of literacy activities for 60 days;

• Inspire students to build an out-of-this-world literacy habit;

• Display the video NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren talking about the important role that literacy has played in his life; why NASA is partnering with the International Reading Association for the celebration of International Day of Literacy today September 8, 2014;

• Find how you can join him in the mission to Lift Off to Literacy;

• Visit the ILD website to find printable materials for your classroom and a digital kit of badges to share the love ILD; 

• Join the global celebration, and be sure to let the International Day of Literacy know how your students are celebrating; 

• Share pictures and videos to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the official hashtag #ILD14

Find further ideas and activities for different levels or curricula on my post International Literacy Day 2012 in School 

G-Souto

08.09.2014

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Comics in Education

O Caso Doca 21 / Comics

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Na pesquisa de novas ideias para partilhar com educadores de modo a integrar as ICT nos curriculos.

Desta vez, o Caso Doca 21, uma história imprevisível feita de maneira menos previsível: sem papel, lápis nem borracha, sem folhas rasgadas ou efeitos especiais.

Doca 21 é uma banda desenhada criada apenas com um Samsung Galaxy Note 3. 

O ilustrador é português, Ricardo Cabral e, a pedido da Samsung Portugal, deu largas à sua criatividade através dos recursos deste smartphone e da caneta S-Pen. 

O criativo aceitou o desadio. A multinacional pretendia provar as muitas possibilidades da S-Pen de modo a cativar  ilustradores profissionais. 

As personagens e cenários foram inspirados em paisagens e pessoas reais, num "casting" espontâneo feito nas ruas de Lisboa.

E assim nasceu a app O Caso da Doca 21.

O Caso Doca 21

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"Tudo começa com um pombo que vai contra uma janela. Essa janela pertence à casa de uma jovem repórter fotográfica, Bárbara. É um pombo correio e traz uma mensagem estranha, e para ela, uma mensagem estranha desperta o olho jornalístico e obriga a meter o nariz. 

Barbara / O Caso da Doca 21

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Bárbara e um amigo decidem entrar no meio destas mensagens e começam a seguir um trilho que os leva ao lado obscuro das obras de arte.

Misteriosamente, dois velhotes estão envolvidos e tornam tudo mais indecifrável.

Não só na arte como no desenrolar da história, decifrar é precisamente o que vão ter de fazer e que os vai levar a conclusões inesperadas.

Caso Doca 21 conta a hstória de uma jovem repórter fotográfica, Bárbara, que tentar decifrar o lado obscuro das obras de arte. A Bárbara juntam-se outras personagens: Sebastião, o senhor Matias, a senhora Camila, e o agente Mendonça.

Educação: 

Este projecto criativo apoiado nas tecnlogias pode transformar-se num excelente recurso educativo digital.

Curriculos: Artes; Artes Gráficas; Desenho; Línguas.

Níveis : Ensino Vocacional ; Ensino Secundário ; Ensino Básico (3º ciclo)

No curriculo de Línguas poderã esta história de mistério servir de motivação ao estudo do Texto Narrativo através de uma publicidade que se transformou numa curta história de mistério.

Caso Doca 21 - a Comics story 100% created only with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and with the illustrator Ricardo Cabral talent. 

As usual readers know, I am always searching for new ideas and integrate them in different resources as educational.

Yesterday, I found this comic story on a tech review and visiting the Facebook page to complete the information, I thought it would be interesting to share my idea with you.

Why not use O Caso Doca 21 in Education? So, let's do it !

Caso Doca 21 is a comic story created by a talented Portuguese illustrator with a  Samsung Galaxy 3 and the S-Pen.

Samsung Portugal asked Ricardo Cabral to use the S-Pen of the Galaxy 3 to advertise the possibilities of this mobile phone to other professional illustrators.

Caso Doca 21 / screenshot

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The characters and environments were inspired by real people and real landscapes: spontaneous "casting" done on the street of Lisbon (Portugal).

Characters: Barbara, Sebastião, Sr. Matias, Sra. Camila and agente Mendonça.

The comic tells the story of a young photojournalist - Barbara - who tries to decipher the dark side of the artwork. 

To join Barbara there are other characters: Sebastian, Mr. Matias, a Portuguese lady Camila and the humorist, Nuno Markl, who assumes the role of 'Agent Mendonca'.

Check the BD on Samsung Portugal Facebook

Education:

This provocative advertising can be very inspirational in Education and ICT enhance learning. The students will be invited to create new projects using their devices.

Curricula: Arts; Graphic; Design; Languages,

Levels: Vocational education; Secondary education ; Middle schools.

In Languages curriculum this comic story could introduce the Narrative. Students must use tablets or smartphones.

"The technology you use impress no one.
The experience you create with it is everything."


Sean Gerety

G-Souto 

30.01.2014
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iPods and Mp3 Players in Adult Education

iPod shuffle

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Yes, indeed! Ipods and Mp3 players can be used in Adult Education. 

"Online tool and application resources are provided for completing adult education and training programs using internet-based audio and video technology."

David R. Wetzel

In his article "12 Creative Ways to Use Ipods and Mp3 Players in Adult Education", he continues :

Today there are new creative ways to use an iPod and similar Mp3 players to support learning in adult education programs. These handhelds or portable digital devices were originally developed as a convenient way to listen to music. Now their uses have evolved beyond just music, their new expanded role is providing both audio and video learning applications for education.[...]

Read more at suite101.com

G-Souto


24.05.2010
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