* Written by Joanna Loeber, winner of the ALAS-IDB Award for Best Publication The ALAS-IDB Awards are an incentive to cultivate smiles in early childhood On a planet where crises have become almost constant occurrences, nothing compares to the honest and selfless smile of a child to spread hope and happiness. Children possess the ability to change the world and turn darkness … [Lee más...] about El Grandulón Tristón can change the world
Un Grandulón Tristón sí puede cambiar el mundo
*Escrito por Joanna Loeber, ganadora del premio ALAS-BID a Mejor Publicación El concurso ALAS-BID es un incentivo para el cultivo de sonrisas en la primera infancia En un planeta que parece buscar constantemente la catástrofe, no hay nada como la sonrisa honesta y desinteresada de un niño para contagiar a todos de esperanza e irradiar felicidad. Los niños tienen el … [Lee más...] about Un Grandulón Tristón sí puede cambiar el mundo
Ni blanco ni negro: por qué el uso de la tecnología para mejorar aprendizajes es un tono de grises
Lunes, 8:15 a.m. Mario, un maestro de sexto grado en un área de bajos ingresos de su país, está sentado al frente de su salón. De repente, se escucha el familiar sonido de una llamada de Skype saliendo de su computadora. ¿Aló? ¿Marta? ¿Me oyes? Si, Mario. ¡Qué Bueno verte! ¿Estás listo para la sesión? – responde la voz desde la computadora. ¡Si, estoy listo! – responde … [Lee más...] about Ni blanco ni negro: por qué el uso de la tecnología para mejorar aprendizajes es un tono de grises
Neither black nor white: why the use of technology to improve learning looks more like shades of grey
Monday, 8:15am. Mario, a 6th grade teacher in a low-income area of his country, is sitting in his classroom. Suddenly, he hears the familiar ringtone of an incoming Skype call. Hello? Marta? Can you hear me? Yes, Mario. Nice to see you again. Are you ready for our session? - replies the voice coming from the computer Yes, I am ready! – responds Mario, while the children … [Lee más...] about Neither black nor white: why the use of technology to improve learning looks more like shades of grey
Did you have one of those awesome teachers who turned your world around?
I think all of us can recall a special teacher who inspired us, pushed us and made us grow. For me it was my Spanish teacher who planted in me a seed that has led to a lifelong love affair with the cultures, peoples and countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. For others it may be the teacher who mentored them and made them see that they had the power to transform their … [Lee más...] about Did you have one of those awesome teachers who turned your world around?
