When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy. At the same time, in this dynamic era of digital transformation, … [Read more...] about Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
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Empowering Women and Transforming Tech Education: Laboratoria’s Agile Learning Model
Laboratoria, a pioneering social impact organization founded in Peru in 2014, has been steadfast in its mission to equip women with technical skills (web development, UX design, and data analysis) and connect them with career opportunities in the tech industry. With an impressive track record of impacting over 3,500 students and placing 82% of its graduates in tech jobs, … [Read more...] about Empowering Women and Transforming Tech Education: Laboratoria’s Agile Learning Model
How is the Sandbox Audiovisual promoting the development of creative talent in Colombia?
Promoting diversity and inclusion in the realm of audiovisual content creation is vital. It's a driving force propelling the audiovisual industry in Latin America and the Caribbean to new heights, transforming it into a true powerhouse for economic and social progress. This entails ensuring the representation of various ethnic, cultural, and gender groups and providing … [Read more...] about How is the Sandbox Audiovisual promoting the development of creative talent in Colombia?
Social and labor inclusion through Education in Technology
Promoting training in digital skills for social and labor inclusion is the primary goal of Guayerd. This EdTech company supports and professionally integrates talent from socially and economically vulnerable groups in Latin America. Learn about the education in technology proposal and the testimonies of some participants who received a free scholarship to study … [Read more...] about Social and labor inclusion through Education in Technology
Prioritizing Well-Being in Schools: Coschool’s Recipe for Education with Emotion
What is the main challenge facing educators in a post-pandemic context? Academic results? An increase in bullying? Student desertion? These are all recurring concerns. Nevertheless, one overarching challenge is a root cause that intersects all the aforementioned. In 2022, Coschool, an IDB 21st Century Skills Coalition member, asked this question to over 200 educators from rural … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Well-Being in Schools: Coschool’s Recipe for Education with Emotion