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Ubiquitous ICT for Sustainable Education and Cultural Literacy

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Ubiquitous ICT for Sustainable Education and Cultural Literacy

Ubiquitous ICT for Sustainable Education and Cultural Literacy
Editors: Prof. Tapio Varis and Prof. Salem Al-Agtash
© University of Tampere, German-Jordanian University and the Finnish National Commission for UNESCO, 2009, 102 pages
ISBN 978-952-485-614-0 (NID.); 978-952-485-615-7 (PDF)

This publication is a product of a collected effort by international leaders and aims to offer a tool for a better understanding of the challenges of global education and cultural dialogue. It provides findings and thoughts that can contribute to enhancing the accord among nations, and to building communities that will collectively lead to sustainable education in the global context. The findings of the report may be used to guide the efforts of governments to further a better cross-cultural understanding.

The report provides a summary of high level policy statements, research papers and practical experiences of advancing education around the world for better literacy with special reference to the Alliance of Civilizations movement, which was presented at the workshop, Ubiquitous ICT for Sustainable Education and Cultural Literacy, Hämeenlinna, 6–7 October 2008. The seminar brought together scientists, public authorities, businesses, academics, civil society organizations and other interested groups and stakeholders to:

  • develop a joint understanding of the challenges of sustainable education and cultural literacy in the global context;
  • identify the potential of ICT to advance and improve education;
  • share knowledge and best practices about successful policies in global education;
  • create venues of collaboration; and
  • consolidate responsible communities for multiple literacies.
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