Anytime, Anywhere Learning will be implemented in a number of schools and grades to be determined jointly with Fundación Omar Dengo, considering the resources available for the experience. The initial plan is for a 100 Class Mate PC devices, pending Intel’s formal confirmation on commitments to Fundación Omar Dengo (FOD), including Wi-Max technologies for communications. The initial period to complete the assessment and document recommendations will be 6 months after implementation.

The objectives of this initiative are: Tools for learning
1) design a “minimum adequate Anytime, Anywhere learning pilot”, understanding by this the minimum required size to be representative from the education perspective yet implemented with the least resources possible;
2) evaluate and document the main impacts of this experience, with recommendations for implementation of other pilot projects;
3) provide feedback on IT products;
4) build guidelines for broader scale implementations; and
5) communicate and share results with the educational community and government leaders.

Microsoft will provide:
1) the software technologies required and educational programs and contents developed under Partners in Learning;
2) technical consulting and support for implementation;
3) readiness for IT related aspects, innovative use of technologies for education, contents and tools development;
4) a contact person responsible for providing support for program management and access to information on other experiences under development;
5) funding in the maximum amount of US$50,000 total for all the elements mentioned previously

FOD will provide:
1) engagement with the Ministry of Education and alignment to its public education policies;
2) definition of pilot schools and access to education leaders, staff and students;
3) a program manager responsible for the program overall, and professionals in charge of the design, implementation and control of the pilot from the pedagogical point of view, content and tools development, assessment and documentation;
4) facilities in general, for the implementation of the pilot, research and development, readiness, and support.

EDUNOVA is a project from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in partnership with Microsoft that is dedicated to develop technology solutions to teach and learn in emerging markets ., under the direction of Dr. Miguel Nussbaum. Microsoft gave this project the technology and financial support in its development. EDUINNOVA program that works with more than 25 institutions in Arica, Antofagasta and Santiago

IMPACT: The aim of the project is to transform the traditional classroom practice to one according the 21st century learners need. The collaborative pedagogical model supported by technology has shown statistically significant improvements in learning. Complementary, its constructivist approach fosters social and communication abilities. It is used from K-12 (in a wide range of subjects as Mathematics, Language, and Science subjects) to higher education.

For more information visit: www.eduinnova.cl

http://www.microsoft.com/chile/bicentenario/inclusion/edunova.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/chile/prensa/2006/mayo/tic/

Or contact: Hugo Martinez Alvarado: hmartine@microsoft.com