UNESCO PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES 2020: up to $25,000 for ICT projects
UNESCO PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES: related projects to the use of ICT in Education now open for nomination, to advance learning process and quality
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The UNESCO PRIZE 2020 to King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa for the use of ICT in education is now made available for new applicants, The new edition is themed – the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the continuity and quality of learning.
This focus becomes much important in the wake of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Indeed, the way we employ new technologies to respond to the crisis shows both their potential and the need to support their development – in order that they can further facilitate learning and inclusivity rather than worsening existing inequalities.
One of the potentials of the technology innovations fueled by AI is to locate and reach excluded and marginalized groups and provide quality learning programmes for learners with physical and cognitive disabilities or others in emergency contexts. Also, accurate analysis of language difficulties can be made available easily by AI Technologies concerning students studying in a language other than their mother tongue. The technology at the same time, can support teachers with a better diagnosis of learning problems and personally adaptive feedback for improvement in professional responses.
Selection modality:
Two winners will be selected by the Director-General of UNESCO based on the recommendations of an international Jury, the Director-General of UNESCO will select two winners who will receive a reward of USD 25,000 and a diploma each.
Who can apply?
Any individual, institution, or non-governmental organization (NGO) with an established ongoing project relevant to the specific theme of the year i.e. that use AI-powered solutions to enhance the continuity and quality of learning.
More information on the selection criteria and eligibility.
HOW TO APPLY FOR UNESCO PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES 2020
Firstly, the applicants should request the access to the online platform and then fill in an online form.
See detailed user guide and instructions.
Application’s consideration depends on its nomination by either the National Commission of the UNESCO Member State or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
All applicants are enjoined to contact the NGO or National Commission before the application process begins. No room for self-nominations.
All UNESCO Member States governments as well as NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO are invited to elicit and nominate up to three projects, which are in line with the 2020 theme and meet the selection criteria.
The deadline for nominations is 18 December 2020 (midnight, Paris time).
For more information contact: ictprize@unesco.org(link sends e-mail)
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