Please post your opinion about this project:

The Computer Clubhouse is an after-school learning environment where underprivileged youth aged 10-21 do computer-based projects inspired by their own interests. The youth involved in this program are able to do projects related to graphic design, animation, photography, video production and music with the help of adult mentors. This program is based on the original Computer Clubhouse as developed by Museum of Science, Boston and MIT Media Lab. It has now been replicated in over 60 locations all over the world.

This Computer Clubhouse is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is being funded by Intel and managed by the Ayala Foundation, Inc.

http://www.ayalafoundation.org/intel/

What do you think about the idea? What would you expect as possible outcome? What are the positive results in your opinion? What could be the negative ones?

Additional, I would like to know whether there are any people at TIG or around who are working in similar institutions. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your commitment in advance.

The International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) aims at the promotion of the international discussion about information technologies in the field of tourism.

Information and communication systems forming a global network are having a profound influence on the tourism and leisure industry. Reservation systems, distributed multi-media systems, mobile working places and electronics markets are notable results of this development.

Advances in the use and development of tools, technologies and methodologies that have facilitated the efficient networking of information systems in the tourism industry and their economic and organisational impacts are to be discussed within the federation. Members of IFITT are either persons working in this area or organisations, companies and research institutes (institutional members).

check it out: http://www.ifitt.org

An outstanding and inspiring example from South Africa - CIDA City Campus: Higher Education for Higher Levels of Development

"There are two lasting bequests we can give our children:
One is Roots. The other is Wings."
Carter Hodding, Jnr.

CIDA focuses on keeping costs to a minimum without compromising quality. This is done through innovation.

Our focus is on producing a graduate for under R 15 000 (US$ 1 500) for the combined four years tuition, including books and materials.

A worldwide trend is emerging towards free provision of quality distance education via Internet, satellite and other media. We wish to provide the infrastructure, technology, materials and educational support required to offer this world-class tertiary education.

CIDA uses an innovative educational approach where students attend classes for 8 to 9 hours per day, as well as attending remedial classes on Saturdays.

Further, CIDA’s unique holistic educational methods and remedial programmes, including the inner development of the consciousness of every student are leading to remarkable pass rates and a wide range of other successful outcomes.

The education offered is designed to be relevant, cutting-edge, extremely holistic in its nature, and involves business and corporate professionals in the design and delivery of all programmes, including Price Waterhouse Coopers for Accountancy, Monitor Company for Strategy, Gemini Consulting for Operations Management etc.

CIDA has developed a model of providing a "Human Interface to Technology-Based Learning" which provides the use of high technology in the learning environment in a way that still encourages the student and develops confidence and success. Leading international educators have hailed CIDA’s innovative approach. This is highly intensive contact education where every student is cared for through CIDA’s unique facilitation system.

The institution operates using a unique win-win partnership model with several major South African corporations. Investec Bank has been a major corporate partner providing R 3 million support annually to cover the operating costs of the campus, and support in the areas of lecturing and IT. Other sponsors include First National Bank, MTN, African Bank, CorpCapital Bank, RMB, Anglo American, Deutsche Bank, Dimension Data and Edgars Group, among several others.

http://www.cida.co.za/