100 Million Young People are Still Illiterate GEM Report This International Literacy Day there’s plenty to celebrate – the number of young people aged 15-24 with no literacy skills worldwide has fallen by 27% since 2000, a fact we hope to see reflected in plummeting adult literacy rates over time too. But this still leaves 100 millionContinue reading “100 Million Young People are Still Illiterate”
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How Technology Can Transform Child Literacy in Developing Countries.
Having used simple mobile phones to support volunteer teachers in rural and isolated areas,I know how relevant mobile technologies are for enriching education – for teachers,learners and their parents. How Technology Can Transform Child Literacy in Developing Countries All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 9-10am EST In recognition ofContinue reading “How Technology Can Transform Child Literacy in Developing Countries.”
International Mother Language Day
Today, on International Mother Language Day, which is focused on the importance of linguistic diversity for sustainable development, it is important to remember what difference being taught in your mother tongue can make one one’s ability to learn. Choices over the language of instruction can have a huge impact on learning outcomes In most countries […]Continue reading “International Mother Language Day”
What do we mean by literacy in a digital world?
Still hard to believe that so many parents and caregivers may not be able to read, let alone be digitally literate. The meaning of the word literacy has developed continuously over the years. Today, the fact that International Literacy Day is on the theme of literacy in a digital world reminds us how theContinue reading “What do we mean by literacy in a digital world?”
Capacity Building for Sustainable Development 