An Oxford Debate on Open Educational Practices (OEP), organized by the Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL) will be held on UNESCO’s WSIS-OER platform. OPAL is a consortium in Europe, with UNESCO as one of its key members. The debate will be held online, from 12 to 24 October, 2011. This is … [Read more...] about UNESCO hosts online debate on open educational practices
Philips launches social innovation platform
Royal Philips Electronics has launched a unique online social innovation site dedicated to the Low Smoke Chulha stove. Philips has taken a pioneering step by designing the Low Smoke Chulha, with the co-operation of NGOs, self-help groups, local entrepreneurs and future users. Every year … [Read more...] about Philips launches social innovation platform
Next Generation Learning Challenges invites developers of whole school
EDUCAUSE, through the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC), in its wave IIIa has issued a request for proposals to provide grants to developers (entrepreneurs and innovative organizations and agencies) of new, whole school, breakthrough learning models at the secondary (6–12) education level … [Read more...] about Next Generation Learning Challenges invites developers of whole school
Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition
Global SchoolNet Foundation (GSN ) with support from the U.S. Department of State have announced the 2012 "Doors to Diplomacy" award competition aimed at recognizing the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. … [Read more...] about Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition
Eye to Heart invites Videos and Screenplays for 2011 Contest
Eye to Heart is inviting people to send videos or screenplay addressing one of the five themes for Eye to Heart 2011 Contest. The submitted videos and screenplays will be reviewed by a panel of celebrity judges, and the winner will be awarded with the $2,000 prize. Selected videos will be screened … [Read more...] about Eye to Heart invites Videos and Screenplays for 2011 Contest
ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas
ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development was held this week at Hanoi. The conference was attended by representatives from ASEAN, business, governments, NGOs and also IT experts. The representatives discussed ways and ideas to implement communication technology (ICT) to … [Read more...] about ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas
Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
The Digital Media and Learning (DML) is inviting proposals for two competitions that will be organized under the main DML Competition. The two competitions for which the proposals are sought include a design competition on Badges for Lifelong Learning; and a research competition on Badges, Trophies, … [Read more...] about Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report
The Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism has published a report which suggests that Internet can prove to be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking. As per the findings … [Read more...] about Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report
Accessing the nomination form for the 2012 Equator Prize
The nominations for the 2012 Equator Prize can be submitted either by online or by email, fax or post. If you have easy access to internet, then you can submit the nomination online in your preferred language. Visit this link and and under “How to Nominate” click on the link “Click here to nominate … [Read more...] about Accessing the nomination form for the 2012 Equator Prize
2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
The Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland invites NGOs the world over to nominate (bring to the public eye) corporations that are interested only in making profits without any regard for social and/or environmental harm. For this purpose, the organizers welcome the critical eye of civil … [Read more...] about 2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
