Education Without Borders "The dream of bringing digital literacy in the information era to rural communities" Beatriz de los Santos Sandoval

Project Data Educador(s): Beatriz de los Santos Sandoval School or Educational Institution: CBTIS No. 47 is located in Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico. This public school reports directly to DGETI. DGETI has an offering of high school degree and 6 technical mayors. Currently has an enrollment of 1375 students. Website Age / Education Level or Grade: Students in primary: From 6 to 12 years old Students in high school: From 15 to 18 years old General Purpose of Project: The general overview of Education Without Borders is to enable primary schools in rural communities in Mexico, through the delivery of digital tools courses are taught by high school students. Specific Objectives: High school students share their knowledge with the children and put into practice the skills and competences acquired throughout their education. The student faces a real problem facing challenges and proposes improvements. Promote the use of technology inside and outside the classroom.

Project Description In Veracruz, Mexico there are elementary schools located in communities with extreme poverty and they still offer classes in a traditional way most of the times the teacher is responsible for all the groups and also is responsible for student learning. The Education Without Borders project aims to empower elementary schools in rural communities through the delivery of courses in digital tools, taught by high schools students using Microsoft Technologies, benefiting children, teachers and parents. To carry out the project should work collaboratively the 3 main actors which are the coordinator, instructor and student.

Communtiy DiagnosisPlanning Course Design Enable collection and Material Resources Implementation Asses the benefits and impact Methodology for project implementation The project is based on the methodology for the development community, where students work collaboratively, putting into practice the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the CBTIS 47. At each stage, the high school student should use ICT either within the classroom for planning and design, as well as outside it, in the diagnosis of the community, implementation and evaluation.

Statement of the problem or need Find the best choiceChoice of solutionImplementation Evaluation and Feedback Project Life Cycle Comprises a scalable cycle life and enabling improvement of the same replica. In high school where the student is part of a real problem, facing challenges, looking for the best solution and improving the project.

Design Learning Environment First students from CBTIS No. 47 and the instructors will receive training during three weeks, to plan, implement, and design the activities, using Microsoft Project 2010 program. The courses in rural schools last 4 months they will learn themes such as Spanish, Math and Science, when they explore the Microsoft Word content, these activities are apply to Spanish, Microsoft Excel to Sciences and Math. We used the following software & hardware: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Windows Live Movie Maker, Microsoft Learning Content Development System (LCDS) and AutoCollage, computer, digital camera and video.

Design Learning Environment High school students put into practice the skills learned throughout their art career, and develop skills required in the XXI Century such as: collaboration, using technologies and extending learning outside the classroom. Students (children, teachers and parents), develop technological skills, that will help them throughout their lives, leaving behind the traditional way of teaching and share experiences. Develops technology skills Designed learning environments and share experiences Driving experiences and 21st century skills Alumno Coordinador Instructor

Learning Evidence The material produced by the instructors is shared through skydrive in order to make it available at any time. Instructors share their experiences through social networks on the official Facebook website, Twitter and YouTube. The instructor through the website publishes the most outstanding activities of the students

Learning EvidenceThe project will help them to discover new ways of learning outside the classroom. Through his experience as instructors were sensitized to a real problem, helping children with extreme poverty to use ICT. Achieving this to reduce the digital gap in living the furthest reaches of our country. Results of the impact of the Education Without Borders project People directly impacted: 203 children, 18 teachers and 96 parents of primary schools students and 55 high school teachers. People indirectly Impacted:1375 high school in Cordoba, Veracruz.

Use of Learning Technologies The implementation of the Education Without Borders project promotes the use of ICT implemented in subject such as: Spanish, math, science where the students have the opportunity to approach the use of digital technology. Access to computers, internet, ITC. XXI Century Skills Use of ICT for Build learning environments Devices Solve problems through community projects Equity in education Digital inclusion

Collaboration Instructors. Play a major role in the project, collaborate actively in the classes design, which are held in a group, allowing everyone to contribute with the project. They are responsible to publish the experiences and evidence on the official website and social networks. Instructors. Actively working on the project, collaborate on the design of the classes, which are held on computer, allowing everyone to contribute to the improvement of these. They are responsible to publish the experiences and the evidence. Community. The community is actively involved in the project, collaborate in the preparation of the ITC class, equipment installation, etc. People. Through different social networks and local newspapers calls in order to obtain computer equipment, which is assembled and enabled for CBTIS 47 students. XXI Century Skills Instructors Students ComunnityPeopleCollaboration

Who knows Education Without Borders? The Education Without Borders project was released through various media in Mexico, such as local, state and national newspapers and TV, Radio and various social networks. In local, state and national newspapers have highlighted the work done by high school students CBTIS ESPECIALPROFESORA/ en-dubai.html Through Televisoras State and Educational TV DGETI (General Education Industrial Technology) was announced the project's impact and benefits involved for high school students and the baseline. ntesgananconcurso7pil&catid=92 Mexico-representaran-al-pais-en-la-Final-Mundial-de-PIL-2013.aspx Also through broadcasters Veracruz state announced the project. Similarly in social networks for collaboration people ask