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Africa: Waverley Girls’ High receives solar-powered classroom

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Alta Waverly de las niñas recibe el aula con energía solar 

África/Sudafrica /de julio del 2016 /Noticias /www.itnewsafrica.com

Dell abrió su noveno Laboratorio de Aprendizaje de energía solar en África del Sur en High Waverley de las niñas. Según la compañía, la apertura del Laboratorio de Aprendizaje de energía solar en la escuela proporcionará tecnología de clase mundial y la conectividad a cientos de niñas de comunidades con escasos servicios en Alejandría y Hillbrow.

Parte de 2020 legado de buen plan de Dell , que tiene como objetivo poner su tecnología y experiencia para trabajar donde se puede hacer el mayor bien para las personas y el planeta, Dell Laboratorios de Aprendizaje de energía solar proporcionan acceso a la tecnología directa a más de 5.000 estudiantes de escasos recursos en las comunidades donde la infraestructura de tecnología es limitada. Esta asociación específica en alta Waverley de las niñas es sólo uno de los proyectos de Dell y Sci-Bono han colaborado . Esto no es sólo una lucha por la escuela para competir y ofrecer las mismas facilidades que rodea a las escuelas privadas, pero sigue tratando de animar y preparar a las niñas para entrar en la industria de TI.

Natasha Reuben, Jefe de Transformación en Dell Sudáfrica afirma que: «Proporcionar una educación de clase mundial es un desafío permanente en todo el mundo en desarrollo, incluyendo África, América del Sur y Asia. Las apuestas son demasiado altas – la educación es demasiado importante – por lo que Dell toma este reto muy en serio. Dando la vuelta a las comunidades a las que llama su hogar siempre ha sido central para el sistema de valores de Dell. Creemos que el acceso a la educación y la tecnología no es un lujo, sino una necesidad «.

Impulsado por estos valores, Dell comenzó el proyecto de Laboratorios de Aprendizaje, que combina lo mejor de las nuevas tecnologías con ideas prácticas para entregar aulas donde más se necesitan.

Todo esto se vincula a la campaña Listo para el futuro de Dell: las tecnologías están cambiando rápidamente el mundo y las generaciones futuras deben estar preparados para eso. Mediante la combinación de la innovación de vanguardia, incluyendo escritorios virtuales y software, con las demandas contemporáneas de aula, laboratorios de aprendizaje, los alumnos y profesores a entender que el futuro en sus términos.

La iniciativa da presentaciones sobre la adquisición de talento para los estudiantes, incluyendo orientación sobre la forma de comercializar mejor a sí mismos en el mercado de trabajo. Dell empleados reciban sesiones de simulación de entrevista con cada estudiante para darles experiencia práctica. La compañía tiene mucha fe en este acercado, dice Rubén, como proyectos similares en el pasado han dado lugar a la contratación indefinida por parte de Dell de varios estudiantes del proyecto.

El futuro de la educación no es para que la tecnología conduce por la nariz, sino más bien para potenciar la TI. Si Laboratorios de Aprendizaje de Dell son una visión del futuro, la educación del futuro se ve mucho más brillante.

 

Fuente:http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2016/07/south-africa-waverley-girls-high-receives-solar-powered-classroom/

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Dell opened its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls’ High. According to the company, the opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at the school will provide world-class technology and connectivity to hundreds of girls from underserviced communities in Alexandria and Hillbrow.

Part of Dell’s 2020 Legacy of Good Plan, which aims to put its technology and expertise to work where it can do the most good for people and the planet, Dell solar-powered Learning Labs provide direct technology access to more than 5,000 underprivileged students in communities where technology infrastructure is limited. This specific partnership at Waverley Girls’ High is just one of the projects Dell and Sci-Bono have collaborated on. Not only does this school struggle to compete and offer the same facilities as surrounding private schools, but it continues to strive to encourage and prepare girls to enter the IT industry.

One of 11 labs globally, the Learning Labs are constructed inside standard shipping containers, using Dell’s Wyse thin client computers and Dell PowerEdge Servers to create a computer-empowered learning space. Solar panels take care of power requirements, while the computers use cloud technologies to run the latest Windows Office systems. The setup is also highly efficient, according to Dell, with each workstation requiring less than seven Watts of power, as opposed to 180 Watts for a typical PC.

Natasha Reuben, Head of Transformation at Dell South Africa states that: “Providing world-class education is an ongoing challenge across the developing world, including Africa, South America and Asia. The stakes are too high – education is too important – which is why Dell takes this challenge very seriously. Giving back to the communities it calls home has always been core to Dell’s value system. We believe that access to education and technology is not a luxury, but a necessity.”

Driven by these values, Dell started the Learning Labs project, which combines the best of new technologies with practical ideas to deliver classrooms where they’re needed most.

This all ties into Dell’s Future Ready campaign: technologies are rapidly changing the world and future generations need to be ready for that. By combining cutting-edge innovation, including virtual desktops and software, with contemporary classroom demands, Learning Labs enables learners and teachers to understand that future on their terms.

“Dell developed solar-powered Learning Labs through a pilot phase in Nigeria in 2013. It has shaped up so well that there are now ten similar sites in Africa, as well as a new site in Colombia. The concept works brilliantly. Instead of throwing technology at teachers and students, we looked at how to solve their problems. Learning Labs offers a classroom supported by new technologies and is entirely self-sustaining. It adapts the digital world for them, not the other way around,” Reuben said.

“Youth empowerment has always been a major focus for Dell. In keeping with youth month, Dell has embarked on a coaching and mentoring initiative, the Sci-Bono Youth Development Programme, which will see Dell employees share their knowledge and expertise with students,” she adds.

The initiative gives presentations on talent acquisition to students, including guidance on how to better market themselves in the job market. Dell employees host mock interview sessions with each student to give them hands-on experience. The company has a lot of faith in this approached, says Reuben, as similar past projects have led to the permanent hiring by Dell of several project students.

The future of education is not for technology to lead it by the nose, but rather to empower it. If Dell’s Learning Labs are a vision of the future, education’s tomorrow looks a lot brighter.

 

 

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Nigeria: Candido Lays Foundation of Iddo Maji School Building

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Nigeria/09 Julio 2016/Autor: Taiwo Adeniyi/Fuente: All Africa

The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abdullahi Adamu Candido, has laid the foundation of a school building at Iddo Maji, Abuja.

The AMAC boss said that the construction of the three classrooms and a headmaster’s office was in fulfilment of his campaign promises to the residents.

He said that, hitherto, residents risked their lives crossing the Giri-Airport expressway to attend schools in neighbouring communities, adding that the school, when completed, would accommodate pupils from primary one to three.

He recalled that before the election, the residents identified lack of primary school as one of their challenges.

«We felt very bad at that point and prayed God to make it possible for us to win,» he said. «So after emerging the winner, we felt it is only better if we fulfill the promise.»

He said that the project could not be awarded to a contractor due to the economic crunch.

«We know we do not have resources, that is why we did not award the job to contractors, we have to pass it to the direct labour committee. What is important is that let us see that a school is raised up here,» he said.

Fuente: http://allafrica.com/stories/201607080064.html

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South Africa: Minister Faith Muthambi Re-Opens Four Classrooms At Mhinga Village, 9 Jul

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South Africa/09 Julio 2016/Fuente: All Africa

press release

Minister of Communications to re-open four classrooms in Mhinga Village, Limpopo

Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will on the 9th of July 2016 re-open four classrooms that were destroyed by a storm at Peninghotsa High School, in Mhinga Village, Limpopo.

The reroofing, and refurbishing of the school was made possible by the MTN Foundation South Africa and the SABC Foundation.

«I made a commitment to Peninghotsa learners in January this year that I will come back to refurbish the classrooms and fix the roof. I’m here today, to honour that promise.»

«As we celebrate Mandela Month this July, it is fitting to be here to give back to the community of Mhinga, and by so doing, it promotes the legacy of Nelson Mandela,» said Muthambi.

Issued by: Department of Communications

Fuente: http://allafrica.com/stories/201607071241.html

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Kenia: TSC seeks medical cover provider for teachers

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Africa/Kenia/Julio de 2016/Daily Nation

Resumen: La Comisión de Administración de Maestros (TSC) ha invitado a los solicitantes de concesión para participar en una cobertura médica a más de 298.000 maestros, días después de extender el contrato de proveedor actual AON Kenia.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited applicants for provision of medical cover to more than 298,000 teachers, days after extending the contract for current provider AON Kenya.
TSC Chief executive officer Nancy Macharia said firms or groups interested in partnering with the commission have until July 20 to submit their applications.
“Bidders, they are advised to obtain the full information by either obtaining a complete hard copy tender document upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Sh1, 000 in cash or bankers cheque,” said Mrs Macharia.
Teachers will now continue to access medication under the Sh5.6 billion medical scheme.
At the moment, 233,000 teachers across the country are registered with the scheme with 423,457 dependents making a total of 657,367 members.
The extension was a relief to teachers as the one year contract was supposed to end on June 30 and they were worried about getting services in hospitals.
The commission said teachers will continue to get all the benefits as it plans for a new arrangement for medical cover.
All teachers lost their monthly medical allowances last year ranging from Sh767 to Sh4, 412 per month depending on job groups to finance the scheme.
Under the scheme, a teacher and four beneficiaries are entitled to an inpatient, outpatient, maternity and dental cover under the comprehensive medical cover.
The highest paid teacher enjoys a package of Sh1 million for inpatient and the lowest paid teacher gets Sh300, 000.
The teachers also enjoy optical, dental, maternity and group cover for funeral expenses among other services.
(Editing by Obed Simiyu)
Foto: Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia. A judge has extended a summons for the TSC boss and director of pensions to appear in court on Tuesday due to ongoing protests by lawyers against the killing of a colleague. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Fuente: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/education/TSC-seeks-medical-cover-provider-for-teachers/-/2643604/3281624/-/q75oy9z/-/index.html

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Uganda: 280 Gulu Varsity Students Miss Examinations

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Africa/Uganda/07 de Julio de 2016/All Africa

RESUMEN: Gulu – Un total de 279 estudiantes de Educación de 1118 de la Universidad de Gulu han perdido sus exámenes finales por la falta de pago de la multa que le fue impuesta Shs200,000 para renovar la sala principal que fue quemada durante una huelga a principios de este año. Los estudiantes se manifestaron en abril por el fracaso de la universidad para dar a conocer los resultados del semestre previo. Los estudiantes reportaron tres semanas más tarde, después de la suspensión. Se les dijo que debian pagar la multa de Shs200,000 antes de que pudieran presentar sus exámenes. En declaraciones a Daily Monitor el lunes, el oficial de relaciones públicas de la universidad, la Sra Amelia Kiggundu, dijo que los estudiantes que se perdieron sus exámenes tendrán nuevas oportunidades.

Autor: John Okot
Gulu — A total of 279 Education students out of 1,118 from Gulu University have missed their final exams over failure to pay fine of Shs200,000 that was imposed to renovate the main hall that was burnt during a strike early this year.
The students demonstrated in April over the university’s failure to release students’ results of the previous semester on time. The students reported three weeks later after the suspension.
They were told to pay the Shs200,000 fine before they could sit for their exams. Speaking to Daily Monitor on Monday, the university public relation officer, Ms Amelia Kiggundu, said students who missed their exams will have retakes.
She said those who did not pay the fine will not be allowed to sit other exams in the coming semesters. «Three quarters of the students did their exams after making the payment of Shs200,000. The university governing council agreed that no student will be allowed to sit any exams unless they pay the fine,» Ms Kyambadde said.
New measures
She, however, noted that some students had paid the fine but missed their exams due to other reasons.
Education students completed their examinations on July 3 and the following day immediately embarked on school practice.
Gulu University Vice Chancellor Prof Jack Pen-Mogi told Daily Monitor on Monday that the administration has instituted new measures of engaging students periodically through dialogue to eliminate strikes.
However, Gulu University guild speaker Robert Mukembo accused the university authorities of not implementing whatever they discuss with students leaders. He said there is need to first restore the lost trust.
Fuente: http://allafrica.com/stories/201607070188.html

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Girls struggle to complete schooling in Uganda’s nomadic Karamoja region

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Por: Evelyn Lirri/Thomson Reuters Foundation
Friday, 8 July 2016 10:09 GMT
Resumen: Las niñas tienen dificultades para completar la escolarización en la región nómada de Karamoja en Uganda. La mayoría de las chicas del grupo nómada son presionados por sus padres a abandonar la escuela y se casan una vez que alcanzan la pubertad en Uganda, El padre de Jackie Lomilo no creía en la educación de sus hijas de la escuela primaria, sino en casarlas por las dotes que pueden hacer la vida más fácil en la región de Karamoja en Uganda. La mayoría de las niñas de la etnia karamojong, cuyos miembros son en su mayoría nómadas ganaderos y criadores de ganado, son presionados por sus padres a abandonar la escuela y casarse una vez que alcanzan la pubertad. «Incluso si usted está interesado en la escuela, no se puede continuar cuando usted no tiene dinero para pagar los gastos de matrícula o comprar libros y uniformes». Aunque la educación secundaria de nivel primario y menor es libre a través de Uganda, las tasas de matriculación y terminación de la región noreste de Karamoja siguen siendo mucho más baja que el resto del país del este de África. De los más de 23.000 niñas de entre seis y 12 años que fueron registrados en el distrito de Moroto de Karamoja, menos de una cuarta parte estaban en la escuela a partir de julio de 2015, según datos de la oficina de educación del distrito. Y sólo el 13 por ciento de las niñas ha terminado la enseñanza primaria. «El resto eran ya sea en casa se está preparando para el matrimonio, o que ya se había casado fuera», dijo William Isura, Moroto Oficial de Educación del Distrito.
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Most girls from the nomadic group are pressured by their parents to drop out of school and get married once they reach pubertyBy Evelyn Lirri

MOROTO, Uganda, July 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Jackie Lomilo’s father did not believe in educating his daughters past primary school, not when he could marry them off for dowries that might make life easier in Uganda’s Karamoja region – once synonymous with cattle rustling and clan violence.

Most girls from the Karamojong ethnic group, whose members are predominantly nomadic livestock farmers and cattle herders, are pressured by their parents to drop out of school and get married once they reach puberty.

«Even if you’re interested in school, you cannot continue when you don’t have money to pay the tuition fees or buy books and uniform,» said 24-year-old Lomilo, wearing a necklace, waistband and earrings made out of coloured beads that are typical of her ethnic group.

Although primary and lower level secondary education is free across Uganda, enrolment and completion rates in the northeastern Karamoja region remain far lower than the rest of the east African country.

Of the more than 23,000 girls aged between six and 12 who were registered with Karamoja’s Moroto district, less than a quarter were in school as of July 2015, according to data from the district’s education office.

And only 13 percent of girls completed primary education.

«The rest were either at home being prepared for marriage, or had already been married off,» said William Isura, Moroto District Education Officer.

CULTURAL BELIEFS

Local officials blame widespread poverty in Karamoja for fuelling the high rate of forced or early marriage in the underdeveloped, remote region bordering Kenya and South Sudan.

In this closed, conservative society, it is the men who usually make the decisions. Yet few are educated beyond secondary school and see little benefit in encouraging their children to exceed what they have experienced themselves.

An added problem is the common belief that the more a girl is educated, the less her bride price is worth because learning is considered to be less attractive in a wife than the ability to carry water or cut down trees for firewood.

«Most parents here do not appreciate the long term benefits of giving education to their children, especially the girls,» Isura told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Not only do girls struggle with their parents’ resistance to schooling, but menstruation can cause many to give up on education altogether, he said.

«Some do not have access to sanitary pads, school books or uniform. At home they’re forced to become breadwinners and serve as sources of labour as the men spend the whole day grazing cows,» Isura said.

The problem has prompted the district to run campaigns at the start of every school term to encourage enrolment, especially of girls, in school, Isura said.

Girls attending class at Kasimeri Primary School in Moroto, Uganda, 06 June 2016. Photo courtesy of Ginny Lattul/VSO

NOMADIC LIFESTYLE

But results have been mixed, said Beatrice Nalem, head teacher at Kasimeri Primary School, who attributed a lack of progress on the nomadic lifestyle of the Karamojong.

«When the weather changes, the families also move to look for water and pasture for their animals,» she said. «The next time they return, the girls are already pregnant and the boys have dropped out altogether.»

Girls unable to return to formal education are offered vocational training courses in carpentry, baking, tailoring, animal husbandry and agriculture, local officials said.

«Karamoja lags behind in most development indicators,» said Kul Chandra, coordinator of the Institute for International Cooperation and Development, promoting education in the region.

«The skills we give the youth is one way they can make a living for themselves without going to look for formal employment,» Chandra said.

For Lomilo, a course in animal husbandry proved to be a lifeline.

After completing her training, the mother of one was hired to help Moroto District council with a mass vaccination exercise for dogs, goats and cows.

She earned 1.56 million shillings ($460) – enough to buy a piece of land and pay school fees for her sisters.

«I’m hoping for another opportunity to do this job again. I will use the money to start up my own business,» Lomilo said.

 

Tomado de: http://news.trust.org/item/20160708101012-7zk8r/
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Sudáfrica: implementan clases de meditación contra la violencia

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Sudáfrica/07 julio 2016/Fuente Publimetro

Los ejercicios de respiración no suelen formar parte de las actividades escolares diarias, pero los niños de Cape Flats, suburbio de Ciudad del Cabo, los practican como vía de escape. En esta escuela de Bonteheuwel se medita para ayudar a aliviar el estrés que genera la violencia de las bandas.

“Me sentí muy en paz, la tensión simplemente salió de mí, sentí que estaba fuera de mi cuerpo, como si estuviera en el cielo, libre de todo el peligro de mi calle. Me sentí tan en paz…”, opina Nazreen Meyer, alumna de cuarto grado.

Mientras los niños aprenden a meditar, estalla un tiroteo en la calle. Un niño de 15 años resulta muerto. Un horrible recordatorio de que Ciudad del Cabo es la vigésima ciudad más peligrosa del mundo.

La iniciativa de paz global I Meditate Africa organiza sesiones de yoga y meditación en alrededor de 60 escuelas de la zona. También se les enseña lo importante que es comer de manera saludable y a llevar un estilo de vida equilibrado.

“De vez en cuando hay tiroteos y mis padres tienen que mantenerme a salvo. Yo quiero irme pero mis padres no tienen dinero suficiente y estoy en esta escuela, que es muy buena”, dice Liam Frances, alumno de sexto grado.

Se estima que existen 130 bandas en Cape Flats. Pero los esfuerzos por apartar a los niños del ciclo de violencia arrojan una esperanza de paz para las generaciones venideras.

Fuente: http://publimetro.pe/actualidad/noticia-sudafrica-implementan-clases-meditacion-contra-violencia-47811?ref=ecr

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