Abstract
This paper discusses an ongoing initiative aimed at promoting and implementing digital STEM education at secondary schools in Africa. This initiative, coined Go-Lab Goes Africa (GO-GA), is an innovation action supported by the European Commission through its H2020 Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The general vision and the implementation strategy are outlined in detail, as well as the challenges faced and results achieved during its first year.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2019 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2019 |
Editors | Alaa K. Ashmawy, Sebastian Schreiter |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Pages | 698-705 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538695067 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 May 2019 |
Event | 10th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2019 - American University in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Duration: 9 Apr 2019 → 11 Apr 2019 Conference number: 10 http://www.ifees.net/event/educon-2019/ |
Conference
Conference | 10th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2019 |
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Abbreviated title | EDUCON 2019 |
Country/Territory | United Arab Emirates |
City | Dubai |
Period | 9/04/19 → 11/04/19 |
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Keywords
- Digital education
- Inquiry learning
- Learning platform
- Online labs
- Open educational resources
- Stem education
- Virtual labs