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ICT in Education – A Caribbean Forum
26 January 2022 - 27 January 2022
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) will host ICT in Education – A Caribbean Forum via an interactive, online event hosting platform on 26th and 27th January 2022. The CTU is partnering with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for this important event.
Objectives
The forum is intended to convene representatives of the major stakeholders in the field of education and technology in the Caribbean. This includes policy makers, regulators, operators, academia and other users.
The key areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing the outcomes of the 2012 ICT in Education Leadership Forum and determine their relevance to current regional approaches;
- Considering a regionally harmonised ICT in Education policy framework to address current and anticipated future challenges;
- Reviewing UNESCO’s ICT Competency Framework for Teachers and agree on applicable standards and integrate these in overarching ICT in Education plans;
- Developing potential partnerships to address the disparities in internet access and access to technological devices and looking for opportunities for regional joint-procurement in this regard;
- Examining strategies and programmes aimed at proving affordable connectivity to schools; and
- Considering other related social issues, such as online learning and its impact on mental health.
Target Audience
- Government Policy Makers in Education, Social Development and ICT
- Industry Equipment and Service Suppliers
- Academic Researchers ICT Industry Associations
- International Organisations