Event
Webinar: Leveraging Technologies for Literacy
When chosen carefully, technologies can improve how literacy is provided, taught and learned. However, successful integration of technologies remains a key challenge in Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL) member countries.
To discuss challenges and opportunities, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Leveraging Technologies for Literacy” on 23 April 2024. It will bring together policy-makers, education providers and researchers to discuss which technologies and tools are relevant to youth and adult literacy programmes, teaching and learning, and in what way. Speakers will explore emerging opportunities and the challenges posed by them, such as cost, connectivity, accessibility, provision modalities and the skills of educators and providers. By incorporating diverse perspectives from research and practice across local and national contexts, this webinar seeks to provide a better understanding of how technology can improve literacy education for all.
Date and time
Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 13:00 to 14:30 (GMT+2)
Participation
Participation is open to representatives of the member countries of the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy and partners, invited researchers and experts in literacy and educational technologies.
For those interested in the webinar, please contact the GAL secretariat for further details: uil-galsecretariat@unesco.org.
Programme
Languages
English and French
About the Global Alliance for Literacy
Since its launch in 2016, the Global Alliance for Literacy has contributed to the global advocacy and agenda for literacy provision globally for those who need it most. The alliance includes 30 countries and serves as a platform for its members to exchange knowledge and good practice. The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning serves as its Secretariat.
Since 2023, the GAL Secretariat has been organizing thematic webinars to increase opportunities for knowledge and practice sharing among GAL members.
GAL webinar #1 “Everyday-Life Skills and Practices Survey (e-PASS)”, 14 and 15 March 2023.
GAL webinar #2 “Language, Multilingualism and Literacy”, 12 July 2023.
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