Why math? Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry. These words have the power to evoke fear in the hearts of some. But educators, mathematicians and scientists agree that a solid foundation in mathematics is necessary for complex problem solving and logical thinking, skills needed to work in the 21st century. So how do we teach math, demystify it and replace fear with fun? … [Read more...] about Making Mathematics Fun: Learning for the 21st Century
Arts, Culture & Creativity
The IDB Group welcomes Caribbean Storyteller Golda Lee Bruce and a new strategy for communicating with the people of the Caribbean
Central to our strategy of improving lives in the Caribbean is changing the way we share our messages with and listen to the citizens of the region. This is where storytelling matters. To help us do it right, we have recruited one of the most gifted storytellers from the Caribbean region, Golda Lee Bruce. Golda becomes the first Development Storyteller at the Inter-American … [Read more...] about The IDB Group welcomes Caribbean Storyteller Golda Lee Bruce and a new strategy for communicating with the people of the Caribbean
WeXchange Pitch Competition, an opportunity for Caribbean women entrepreneurs
In 2017, Mexican entrepreneur Jennifer Reyna, cofounder and CEO of Gaszen, applied to compete in the WeXchange Pitch Competition. After being selected as one of the six finalists, she pitched her company and business plan to an independent jury at the WeXchange 2017 forum in Santiago de Chile. Reyna’s company creates an innovative solution to keep track of gas consumption in … [Read more...] about WeXchange Pitch Competition, an opportunity for Caribbean women entrepreneurs
Interview with Panos Panay: The Simple Formula Sparking a Musical Revolution
The Open Music Initiative may just have discovered how to leverage technology to protect and promote the artistic talent and save the music industry along the way. By Roger Santodomingo Panos Panay sees himself as a mediocre guitar player. But he doesn't lack talent completely. His high standards inevitably skew his confession. In fact, his guitarist instinct … [Read more...] about Interview with Panos Panay: The Simple Formula Sparking a Musical Revolution
The Open Music Initiative’s New Toys
Amidst the making of an open architecture for music rights, three Caribbean artists got to test out a new set of blockchain applications designed to spark innovation in music… By Roger Santodomingo “Once upon a time people got together to produce and record music,” says Panos Panay Managing Director of the Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and co-founder of … [Read more...] about The Open Music Initiative’s New Toys