{"id":192742,"date":"2023-06-07T19:25:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=192742"},"modified":"2025-05-26T18:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:28:29","slug":"internet-for-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/sigs\/internet-for-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet for Education Special Interest Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-image uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-17c780e7 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-b8b24735\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"\/sigs\/\">Special Interest Groups and Standing Groups<\/a> &gt; Internet for Education Special Interest Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neutral-white-color has-text-color\">Internet for Education Special Interest Group<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-48-font-size\">We envision a world where the Internet ensures inclusive, equitable education and promotes lifelong learning for all.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We foster an inclusive, blended approach to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The way forward for education today is a hybrid approach to teaching and learning. Policymakers and educators must create curricula, teaching methods, and assessments compatible with both physical and e-learning platforms to ensure equal access to education for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-32-font-size\">Our activities include:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-0c8abc1f uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-c5cbb46e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two Girls Using Laptop with Classmates\" class=\"wp-image-193490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-1.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-1-250x93.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Technology comes with opportunities as well as risks. We instill cyber hygiene practices across education ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-74b7a2c7\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-2.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher and Students Inside a Classroom\" class=\"wp-image-193494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-2.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Education-2-250x93.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Digital infrastructure alone is insufficient for a resilient learning system. We need trained system users and implementers to bring meaningful learning experiences to students. Inaugurating a citizen school will be a milestone for us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-4d8f3576\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/never-stop-learning.jpg\" alt=\"A laptop on the table with inscription Never stop learning\" class=\"wp-image-193498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/never-stop-learning.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/never-stop-learning-250x93.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The pandemic interrupted student learning patterns, and work needs to be done to catch students up. It also highlighted that education systems need an adequate means of evaluating learning outcomes during school closures. We support policy reforms for equitable blended learning and assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-7aea9321 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-2254e241\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/community.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of four people from the back who are hugging and looking at the sunset\" class=\"wp-image-193502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/community.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/community-250x93.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We conduct stakeholder engagement activities to bridge the digital divide in education through community engagement. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-1963dc75\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-arrows.jpg\" alt=\"Feet on a road arrow\" class=\"wp-image-193507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-arrows.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-arrows-250x93.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We formulate standards and guidelines for governments and other related stakeholders to adapt to the shift in evolving learning practices more effectively.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-5211e595\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-neutral-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Leadership Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead Facilitator: \u00a0Shadrach Ankrah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice Facilitator: \u00a0Jenelle Ross-McIntyre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary: Comfort Daniel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board Members: \u00a0Rebecca Florence Nanono, Eugene Chan, Sameera Wijerathna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover animated zoomIn slower background-image-fallback-black\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-purple-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\">If you&#8217;re a member of the Internet Society, join us in building an open, global, secure, and trustworthy Internet for education. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/community.internetsociety.org\/s\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">share your experiences in digital education and work with our community to improve the field<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\">Interested, but not an Internet Society member yet?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/become-a-member\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Join today<\/mark><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-ground-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-12-font-size\">Image copyright: <br>\u00a9&nbsp;Max Fischer on Pexels, \u00a9&nbsp;Yan Krukau on Pexels, \u00a9&nbsp;Gerd Altmann on Pixabay, \u00a9&nbsp;Helena Lopes on Unsplash, \u00a9&nbsp;Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We foster an inclusive, blended approach to 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