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Conectar Igualdad: Argentina’s Bold Move to Build an Equitable Digital Future
I recently had a chance to participate in a wonderful conference in Buenos Aires. El Congreso Internacional de Inclusión Digital Educativa (The International Conference on Digital Inclusion Education) was an event that celebrated and illuminated a new national initiative in Argentina to equip students in secondary schools with netbooks.
FAQ
FAQ
The President delivered the number 1.000.000 netbook
Within the framework of the Conectar Igualdad Program, Cristina Fernández delivered the number 1.000.000 computer to a student from the Special Education School for blinds N° 506, Lanús. The event took place in the amphitheater of Tecnópolis, with the presence of more than 1000 pupils from public high schools and special education schools from all across the country.
Netbook´s registration
Application to register the equipment The BENEFICIARY OF THE EQUIPMENT (either student or school) must NECESSARILY fill in the application form created at Conectar Igualdad´s web site so as to have replacement warranty or technical service available with the delivered
Safety devices
Devices that ensure the safety of netbooks Due to their features and functionalities, the educational netbooks that are being distributed by Conectar Igualdad Program were exclusively developed by the supllier with this purpose, this means they are models that are
Technology
The Conectar Igualdad Program set as a goal the equipping of public high schools all over the country, special education schools and teacher training institutes with the necessary computer equipment to meet the technological demands existing in those fields and
Technical Consulting Committees
Each committee will be responsible for researching, monitoring and evaluating specific subjects related to their specialty so as to answer to the Executive Committee and keep the constant updating of the program. Four committees are defined and each one have
Consulting Council
The Conectar Igualdad Consulting Council is composed of institutions and civil and professional organizations that stand out for their work in the education and technology field. The Consulting Council’s goal is to provide a plural look to optimize the implementation
Executive Committee
The Committee is to establish guidelines for the execution of the Program and agree, among all the organisms involved, a scheme plan for its implementation. The Executive Committee was established under Decree No. 459 on April 6th, 2010. Its functions
Program Basis
History In recent decades, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have significantly modified social relationships in all aspects and redefined the way people interact with the environment. Being part of this new society, and not be excluded, involves more and more
