Breaking Barriers: Fostering Tech Skills in Emerging Markets
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In today's episode, we will explore the complexities of teaching digital and 21st-century skills in emerging markets. We'll delve into how technology can redefine traditional classroom boundaries, examining its potential to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. We'll discuss the importance of digital and data literacies, along with computational thinking, in preparing students for the future.  Cristóbal Cobo, Senior Education Technology Specialist at the World Bank, speaks with Taylor Sihavong, President and Co-founder of Code.X, and Arnon Hershkovitz, Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University's Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Department, School of Education. Learn more about Code.X: https://www.codedotx.org/ More about Prof. Arnon Hershkovitz's work: https://sites.google.com/view/arnon-hershkovitz A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.
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