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The Stockholm Challenge - over a decade of success
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The Stockholm Challenge - over a decade of success
The Stockholm Challenge is a pioneer among ICT awards and networking organisations,
So far the Stockholm Challenge has brought together over 5,000 ICT projects from all over the world, many of whom are active in lasting and growing networks.
The over all goal of the Stockholm Challenge is to help counteract social and economic disadvantage, wherever it occurs, by promoting the use of ICT for development. It is mostly targeted towards developing regions and community or social sectors such as gender equality and minorities with the greatest needs. The award invites projects in six different categories:
• Public Administration
• Education
• Economic Development
• Culture
• Health
• Environment
What about Stockholm Challenge Award 2008
The Challenge programme 2008 has been targeting ICT for Development projects globally. Great efforts have been put into the search for excellent examples of information and communication technologies that show convincing benefits to people and communities, wide impact and proofs of future sustainability.

"The standard of the projects in the Stockholm Challenge Award this year is better than ever", says project manager Ulla Skid鮠and adds: "the criteria for participation have been set to a higher level compared to earlier years. Participants needed to more clearly demonstrate social impacts and sustainability with their projects in 2008. This resulted in 145 exceptional projects from more than 50 countries.
Source:
http://www.stockholmchallenge.se
http://event.stockholmchallenge.se/
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طالبات المشروع من مدرسة البعث للتعليم الأساسي قمن بزيارة ميدانية لمدرسة تعلم الكبار وقد زودن السيدات الدارسات بنماذج من ألعاب تعليمية من تصميمهن

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للأسف السيد السقاف من اليمن لم يرسل للآن مشاركاته

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My Vision: Stronger Telecentres
Related to country: Malaysia

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Vision: Stronger Telecentres

•Enhanced interaction and exchange of experiences between Telecentres the participation.
•To promote the exchange of experiences between staff in the field of information technology.
•Communications amongst countries of basic steps to be worked for the promotion and development.
•Promotion of a common unified communication channel interactive exchange through which members of the participants their experience with others in variety fields, especially social and economic, with a focus on factors Advancement and Support of the communities and remote rural areas, which is sometimes difficult to access.
•The goal through ICTs and education ,learning to achieve ultimate goal by bridging the digital divide between the urban and rural in our countries and reduce the digital divide between men and women through information technology.
•To expanding horizons and scope of youth which use technologies and computer technology to reach vital point "Information for all".
•The exchange of experiences through the gate of the joint unified platform for the participants via members providing their experiences and their success and failure in some cases.
•That our site is the only forum that brings and included all participants in the Community Development Support Plan, which reflected on the future of society and its members have achieved this through the last event in Kuala Lumpur "TLF" Telecentre Leader Forum.

In order to do such steps should be initiatives in place and ready to cooperate in creating resources and solidarity to cross into the gate of information technology, communications and networking.

We invite all participants to exchange local national experiences, in addition international, organizations NGOs, governmental, and civil society organizations, private sector and SMEs.

To summarize interrelate ideas and goals and objectives and to live amongst technically countries lead at the global level. We will sum up the most important items participations through exchange of experiences:

•Discussion group goals and objectives that achieve community development through the exchange of experiences amongst colleagues.
•Promote access points amongst participants on the information useful, and available resources, articles, publications and information communications technology.
•Provide advice and guidance on all issues relating to information technology and serving the community.
•Found experiences and successful models in some countries in order to benefit from the repetition of such models or create better successful models.
Finally, our societies can grow and prosper through join hands and unify the ideas, strategy of action, transparent to serve everyone for a bright future.

Thank you.
Nabil Eid
ICT4D-Syria
Salamieh Telecentre



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ICTs for Rural Women Empowerment
Related to country: Syria

Translations available in: English (original) | Arabic

ICTs for Rural Women Empowerment
Hand in hand with success makers

Salamieh Community Telecentre main target is to spread computer literacy among young women and to bridge the gap between the economy and the information sector. Also the Telecentre is implementing maximal use of computer technologies to promote and build young women capacities and enable them find job opportunities in a challenging women – power market .
These ICTs letters shed light on part of our efforts in this domain and focus on the critical importance of ICTs Programme .
We hope our young women might be inspired to take the first step to make success and bright future. The following stories are authentic .They were sent from our students who could get job opportunities and become more competent and qualified .

SURE, IT WAS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT.

Our Salamieh Community Telecentre office has recently received floods of letters from our dear students who expressed their deep thanks and high estimation for our Telecentre. They revealed how much success they could ripe after finishing their computer and language courses in our Telecentre.

Roza khaled
Roza khaled is a student from "Barri" a village 30 Kms east of Salamieh. She got her high school certificate in 2003 . She was not able to continue her academic studies due to severe poverty. She came to Salamieh Community Telecentre and we consulted her to follow a computer course in secondary administrative assistant for 6 months .She also took a course in English language (profile 1-/interchange) and a course communicative English and other courses in management.
The Telecentre offered her all possible help to pursue her courses .Finally, she could finish her tests and exams successfully and get a certificate from Telecentre.
A week ago she surprised us with a letter she sent from her new job location.
Letter 1
Messrs
Salamieh Community Telecentre
Syria

From: Roza khaled
G.B.I
Manama-Bahrain
P.O.BOX 154
8810

Dear Eng. Nabil,
I do apologize for the delay in writing to you after I have completed my courses at your centre . The reason is that I have been busy preparing for job interview for my new a post at a bank in Bahrain.
I have the pleasure to tell you that since my enrollment in your computer and business English courses, I have been lucky enough to obtain better chances for my future career. Your courses helped me to get my new post and I'm indebted to you as you were behind this achievement .
I believe that the courses completed at the Telecentre were an important factor that has helped me get my new post and improve my computer and business English skills. Thanking you for all what you have done for me and wishing you all the best ,I remain

Faithfully yours,
Roza khaled

Janet Doun

Letter 2
To: Salamieh Community Telecentre

From: Janet Doun manager
Mushroom project
RSP Aga Khan
11-7-2007 - Syria

Dear Nabil Eid
I was lucky enough to obtain better position the RSP foundation. I have been promoted to the post of programme manager with increment to my salary and fringe benefits .The courses which I have completed with success were very decisive for me to get better position.
I have improved my computer skills and my English just twenty five days from now I'll be leaving for The Netherlands to attend a workshop on Mushroom programme management.
Thanking you for all what you have done for me and wishing you all the best.

Sincerely yours .
Janet.

Telecentre comment:
Jannet Doun is an agronomist working for the AGA Khan RSP Agency- Syria
She wanted to improve her input English and computer skills . She needed it badly as her job requires her to send and exchange e-mails , and travel a lot.
She attended a 3 month course at our Telecentre , she concluded her courses
with remarkable success.
She sent us her letter a week ago. She will be attending learning a training work shop in the Netherlands in September .

Fatemah Kanaan
Salamieh Community Telecentre is adopting an ambitious strategy to support women improve their computer and business English skills.
Fatemah Kanaan, from Al saan village 35 Kms north of Salamieh, She is a graduate from the Faculty of Economy and Trade , Aleppo University.
She strived for a long time to get a job, but all her efforts were in vain. Companies are doing wide cut off on its women power .It was a great challenge for her to expose new skills that could convince managers of her competence.
She followed two courses in computer(accountancy programme and more application from Microsoft office -ICDL and a course in Business English Profile 1- 2- and Interchange) . She was a brilliant student among her colleagues. She could attain the ICDL and business English in short period .She has recently sent us some good news from her job country .Sharjah Emirates in a AL ZAHRA shopping Mall as a sales manager .

Letter 3
MR.Nabil Eid
Manager of Salamieh Community Telecentre
Salamieh – Syria.

From: Fatemah Kanaan
AL Zahra Mall
U.A.E sharjah O LCH
14 - 06July -2007

Dear Nabil

I acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of a diploma with a credit letter in ICDL and Business English.
Many thanks to you for the sincere efforts you exerted in updating and improving my skills I am indebted to you for the cooperation which the Telecentre has extended to me during my course . I expect the future will be brighter for many young women.
On completion of my course. I am pleased to say that it has helped me greatly acquire better knowledge and competence.
I am going to follow your news on the telecentre web site


Best Regards.
Fatemah.

Nabil Eid
ICT4D – Syria
Salamieh Community Telecentre




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Information at your finger tips
Related to country: Syria


ICTs, Training help children to access information world
"Information at your finger tips"
ICTs, under the motto "Information at your finger tips", is a promising programme that would work as bridge for children in (SCT) Salamieh Community Telecentre, to communicate with other children in the world.
It helps enriching them with necessary knowledge station and sense of creativity . It is by far, a way to materialize their dreams and enables them pass the threshold of global horizons.
Salamieh Community Telecentre, through its Communication and Information Sector, is therefore actively assisting children and young people to produce information themselves by supporting children media, and facilitating them create information.
Training was conducted at the Strategic ICT programme for socio-economic development , ReefNet-Syria by Salamieh Community Telecentre – Syria – as part of education programme for children which was developed with the collaboration with the UNDP and the Ministry of Communication and Technology in Syria.
The two-month training period in computer, English and French language was dedicated to help children to access information world. The children were enthusiastic to investigate world of information .
90 ICTs teaching hours are allocated to train children on concept of computer, access to internet world and English, French languages to develop skills in learning information on application programme.
(SCT) always works to investigate the roles that technology can play in improving teaching and learning children inside and outside the classroom. It also designs and develops technology applications that support engaged, active learning in formal and informal settings.
the programme is conducted by " Nabil Eid , Head manager of the (SCT) and Abdallah Fadel , Head of Language Department .Also ( Khloud Hwaijeh, Roaa Al Daman ) teachers of computer and (Reem Al Daman , Faten al Haj, Hawazen al Chaarani) teachers of English. (Lamis Mahfoud ) teacher of French language.
All children and their families participants realized the importance and benefits of this kind of training for education professionals. The children received a package of handouts, which is of great help for their future teaching activities.

Okba Al Khateeb is five years old. He is as student in the primary class in computer .
He has shown much attachment and zeal to learn computer and has made a remarkable progress. He was at his computer doing some practices when I approached him:
- Hi, your name is Okba, isn’t it?
- Yes, it is , I am Okba.
- How old are you?
- I am 5 years.
- Do you like your class?
- yes I do. very much.
- Why do you like computer class?
- I learn a lot about computer. I can write document and draw by paint programme and play games.
- How many times do you come to Salamieh Community Telecentre?
- Three times a week, but I want more.
- How can you work on computer?
- Look it is easy you do … this …. move the mouse , choose the menu bar , icon , and click here and it is OK.
- What things would you like to learn more in the computer class?
- I'd like to learn how to use internet explorer and I'd like to chat with other children around the world.
Raghdah Yehia
She is a 7 years old girl. She came from jadouah , small village it's 15 Kilometers far from telecentre . She is active and frank , She is studying English language in her class in addition to computer . She is reviewing her grammar modules with her teacher.
- Hello, What's your name ?
- Raghdah Yehia
- And I am Mr.Nabil Eid , manager of centre
- How do you do?
- How do you do?
- So what are you doing here?
- I am learning English in my class
- What other subjects do you take here?
- I take computer and English.
- How are you getting on with your English and computer?
- I am doing well . I can speak English with my friends and I can deal with them by internet.
- Any thing else?
- Nothing, I want to do my assignment now.
Mohamed al Fadil , 10 Year old boy He is active smart and hard working , He has proven great skills and success in taking our programme . He can do any thing on computer " as He said "
- Hello Mohammed , what are you doing, now?
- I am designing medicine a programme for my father . My father is a doctor and he needs programme for his clinic.
- What are the sources of your programme ?
- I use visual basic and data base to cerate my programme.
- Thanks Mohammed , Please we want to photograph you , right now
- You are welcome.
Mr Faisal Darwaish . A local citizen in Salamieh , came to our centre in the morning and asked us to enroll his daughter Hibba, for 2nd Time.
When I asked him about his impression , he expressed his great estimation to the centre and this is is what he said
" First I had a simple …idea about the centre but when my daughter Hibba had her first ICTs training at your centre I was surprised and over joyed with the bulk of information progress, she has had and the change that has come over here. My only daughter showed much attachment to the computer programme you are giving". I was at loss how I could fill her summer times . Now , She can contact by internet with her brother in UAE, by sending emails, photos, news of our family and we can hear daily news from my son abroad.
ICTs programme in Salamieh Community Telecentre threshold to a brighter future.

Eng. Nabil Eid
ICT4D - Syria
Salamieh Community Telecentre
Nabileid21@yahoo.com


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How ICTs can enhance teaching and learning in Special Needs Education

Information and Communications Technology Supporting Special Educational Needs
How ICTs can enhance teaching and learning in Special Needs Education
This study aims to explore the following issues relating to how ICTs enhances learning, and It will also explore how ICTs enriches the learning opportunities and potential of students who have SEN, especially in the following areas:
• Physical disabilities
• Visual impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Autistic spectrum disorders
• Dyslexia
• Learning Disabilities
• Emotional and behavioral difficulties
ICTs and Special Needs Education
• I CTs can help disabled pupils but it is not a magic wand!
• ICTs can help disabled pupils to provide access to learning.
• ICTs can provide support for learning.
• ICTs can help disabled pupils teachers and promote their skills..
ICTs and Pupils with a Physical Disability
• ICTs may be essential for access for some pupils
• ICTs can help with written work.
• Regular assessment is needed to ensure equipment is suitable.
• Pupils and helpers need training and support.
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Communication aids.
• Computer access devices – switches..
• Access utilities and specialized software
• Software with alternative input options
• Word list and word prediction facilities
ICTs and Pupils with a Visual Impairment
Allow pupils to make the most of their vision when using ICTs
• Consider the position of the pupil
• Consider the position of the screen
• Consider the clarity of the display
• Use large, clear fonts if they help
• Adjust the colors.
• Add speech feedback where possible
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Talking word processors
• Big pointer utilities
• Screen magnifiers
• Screen readers
• Electronic Braille's
• Closed circuit television
ICTs and Pupils with Hearing Impairments
Language is a major problem
• ICTs can be used for language development activities
• Symbol or picture enhanced text can bring meaning to print
• Illustrated Concept keyboard overlays make writing more accessible
• Access to whole words can aid expression and help pupils to organize their ideas.
• Graphics can stimulate writing
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Symbol generating software
• Word processors
• Concept Keyboards
• Word lists
• Clip art to illustrate writing
• Spell checkers and grammar checkers
ICTs and Pupils with Autistic spectrum disorders
• Explore ways in which ICTs can be used to support individual students' needs
• Provide exposure to on-line resources/software which the teacher can use to support those needs
• Learn about the use of these resources and strategies to assist with their integration into the curriculum
• Learn about different uses of ICTs, such as the use of ICTs to assist in language development and communication
• Focus on a topic of particular interest to the participant through a project in a supported environment.
ICTs and Pupils with Dyslexia
• ICTs can be used for drill and practice
• Such use should be part of a planned programme of activities.
• ICTs can be used to minimize difficulties.
• This involves providing tools that enable pupils to overcome their difficulties
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Specialized programs.
• Talking books.
• Concept Keyboards.
• Word list facilities.
• Spell checkers.
• Laptop computers.
• Talking word processors.
• Speech driven writing tools.
ICTs and Pupils with Learning Disabilities
• ICTs can be a focus for language development activities
• A medium for differentiated activities
• ICTs can make writing more accessible
• ICTs can make information more accessible
• ICTs can enable pupils to practice skills in an enjoyable way
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Talking books
• CD-ROMs with good sound and graphics and a minimum of text
• Drill and practice programs
• Concept Keyboards
• Word list facilities
• Talking word processors
ICTs and Pupils with Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties
• ICTs is motivating
• ICTs is not threatening or judgmental
• ICTs can make tasks more manageable
• ICTs can provide satisfying outcomes
ICTs tools that can offer support
• Multi-media
• Educational 'games'
• Concept Keyboards
• Word list facilities
• Word predictors
• Spell checkers
Best Regards
Nabil Eid
ICTs4D in SNE
www.caihand.com



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Promote the use ICT in SNE – Syria

Promote the use ICT in SNE – Syria

The use (ICT) in special needs education (SNE) is very high on the political agendas of countries.
They we need to be taken to move into the information society and the central role played by education in making the information society a reality is clearly highlighted.
Until now information on the use of ICT in the field of special needs education (SNE) has been limited to national and region level and very little information has been available at the world level.
What the key information sources available, and what specialists see as being the future of ICT in disable people.
The ICT in SNE Project in Context
Sets the project information into a wider context. The subject presents points of view on special needs education, We will which promote the use of ICT in educational sectors, rehabilitation, develop disabilities skills, to introduce and support the introduction of ICT into organizations, The present indications are that an "Information Society for All "
The focus in this subject describing the types of provision available within special educational settings as a result of national or regional level policy and the perceived strengths and weaknesses of this provision.
Specialist ICT in SNE support networks
The different types of support structures available within countries focused upon combinations of one or more of the following:
• National dedicated agencies for ICT in education and development skills.
• Support services that work directly with teachers – trainers and pupils within in disabilities students and handicaps.
• Specialist resource centres where volunteers and teachers obtain advice materials and information.
• Specialist regional working groups.
• Specialist websites and on – line networks.
• In school support for training and steaming.
ICT in SNE training

The following factors clearly emerged as concerns:
• Diffused responsibility for policy implementation.
• Attitude barriers in relation to understanding the benefits and possibilities of ICT – at policy and implementation levels.
• Lack of information on needs and requirements of schools and pupils upon which to base policy initiatives.
• Limited finances supporting different aspects of provision or funding that is not needs targeted.
• Lack of specialist teacher training, limited flexibility in training options.
• Limited availability of specialist hard and software resources.
• No formalized national support structure for ICT in SNE.
• Disparity in availability of specialist expertise at regional level.
• Limited availability of specialist information (particularly on –line ) resources.
• Geographical isolation of trainers.
The development of theory for using ICT in SNE is seen as being potentially enhanced if there are opportunities for co –operations between different groups of actors ( pupils and their families, teachers, support professionals and researcher hers ) at national and international levels. Furthermore, the possibility to enhance virtual co –operation with face –to –face meetings and exchanges was raised. The power of ICT as a tool for communication as well as a tool for learning is reinforced by the personal contact and exchange of SEN and ICT specialists.
ICT in SNE- Studies Centre for Handicapped Research.

Internet access
The following suggestions were highlighted with respect to widening access to internet:
• Email with speech recognition. for example in Arab Region and MENA (lBSAR system from Sakhr Co. and Natiq system from Dolphin Co.) now this equipments available in Salamieh Community Telecentre to teach blind and visually impaired to access internet .kindly find link for more information :
http://www.caihand.com/success.htm
• Browsers for pupils with services learning disabilities (Deaf mute – Blind – visually impaired Motor Disabilities with flexible control mechanisms (for example controlled using only a few icons, special mouse, keyboard,…).
• improvement of networking facilities to allow more efficient co – operation between institutions.
• Building a Telecentres for all type disabilities people on –line network (discussion groups ,mailing list, chat ) in MENA, between teachers ,volunteers ,trainers and working with pupils with different disabilities.
• Creation of a very simple system for installation of