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Kids Go Multicultural via GDLN

KIDS INITIATIVE

Children are the leaders of the future.

“KIDS INITIATIVE” is a multicultural education program run by the Tokyo Development Learning Center to help children prepare for a future in an increasingly interconnected world. Schools in the Asia Pacific region are paired to facilitate exchanges via videoconference through the World Bank Global Development Learning Network.

By participating in this program, children will meet friends globally to learn, share and collaborate on a topic of mutual interest as well as develop ICT skills. Children propose the topic, plan the project and conduct activities. Instructors act as facilitators as well as interact with global professionals and gain access to international-standard training and toolkit resources. A TDLC Coordinator will provide expert assistance every step of the way to conduct a successful session.

Since November 2004, schools in Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Japan etc. have connected to discuss topics ranging from environment to fashion to peace. It is a truly rewarding experience to watch children light up as they give a Powerpoint presentation or engage in a Q&A session with their counterparts across borders.

The TDLC is committed to advancing multicultural education, and will work to facilitate a community of practice of experts convened through this program.

KIDS INITIATIVE Program Flyer.pdf

The following GDLN Distance Learning Centers are participating in this program.

TDLC
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
Timor Leste
Mongolia

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Organizers

TDLC
World Bank Tokyo Office

In collaboration with:

Sri Lanka DLC, VDIC, Chulalongkorn Univ. Centre for Academic Resources, Timor Leste DLC, AIM, Mongolia DLC

Advisors

Ms. Yoko Takagi
Chairman,Japan Education and Resource Network (JEARN)

Mr. Motokuni Ishiguro
Advanced Education and IT Institute(jaei)

Mr. Tsuneo Yamada
Director of Research & Development Department, Professor, National Institute of Multimedia Education(NIME)

Mr. Kazuyoshi Ishikawa
International Development Education Center, Takushoku University

Ms. Yoshiko Terada
Instructional Designer, Executive Director, J-CAST Inc.

Supporters

Private and public institutions providing funding and other resources:

Advanced Education and IT Institute (NPO)

First videoconference?

Watch the VC Handbook videos available on this website for useful tips on conducting your session. A sample running order for a Kids Initiative session is attached for your reference.

Sample “Kids” session running order (PDF 17.89 KB)