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Almost 17 million out-of-school youth and unschooled adults 20% of population (2005). EDUCATIONAL CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES. Computers fascinate all kids regardless of social status. children develop self-confidence and self-esteem as they master computer skills to make things happen.
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Almost 17 million out-of-school youth and unschooled adults 20% of population (2005) EDUCATIONAL CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Computers fascinate all kids regardless of social status. children develop self-confidence and self-esteem as they master computer skills to make things happen.
Computers help children develop their analytical and creative skills
Children learn to work with one or two partners which leads to the development of their social skills.
Partnerships(NGO/Corporate Foundation/LGU) to provide infrastructure and operational requirements • Can provide financial funding • Provide space for the center • Donate requirements in kind – computers need not to be top-of-the-line or brand new to run Minimum requirements: can be connected to the internet and can run html/flash-based applications • Provide for the salaries of center staff and IM and cost of day-to-day operations Team of Mobile Teachers and Instructional Managers
Clubs help communities start up Community Learning Centers with computers, learning materials donations and subsidies and training of instruction managers and technical support staff.
The modules were sourced from the Sandiwaan Learning Center, another e-learning facility created in the former Smokey Mountain garbage dump site in Manila.