CONNECT-Asia E-learning Courses
Event
Second UNESCO Science and Technology Camp 2009 in Cambodia
UNESCO invites children from Southeast Asia to experience Science, Technology and Engineering at the Regional Science and Technology Camp for Youth in Southeast Asia. The camp is open to children aged around 12-15 years from countries in Southeast Asia and possibly other Asian countries, who will work together on Science Lab activities, including building robots.
The camp programme includes various aspects of engineering education, including hands-on learning experience in robotics and practical applications of science, technology, and engineering, as well as lots of focused brainstorming with peers from different cultural backgrounds, real-world teamwork, dedicated mentoring, project timelines, etc.
"One Day in Asia" Event Report
On Thursday, November 1, 2012, UNESCO Jakarta held an event called “One Day in Asia” (ODIA). The idea was to utilize the power of CONNECT-Asia ICT networks and mobile technology to livestream a broadcast from UNESCO World Heritage sites located in multiple countries. The whole event would go from noon in Nepal to night-time in Australia, wrapping up one whole day in Asia within the two-hour event, with the addition of morning in Greenwich, England.
With the cooperation of our NREN partners, we successfully livestreamed broadcast from eight countries’ cultural heritage sites. We utilized USTREAM® and mobile device (such as iPhone, iPad, Android phone, etc) for the broadcast from each site and to worldwide audience, and video conference system to connect the whole experience.
You can watch the video recording (low quality) of the event from our e-learning archive website here.
Below is the list of participating countries and institutions in ODIA event:
| Countries | Cultural Sites | Timezone (UTC) | In cooperation with |
| Nepal | Patan Durbar Square | +5,45 | Nepal Research and Education Network |
| Myanmar | Shwedagon Pagoda | +6,30 | SOI Asia – University of Computer Studies Yangon |
| Indonesia | Angklung Musical Performance | +7 | Dapur Angklung Jakarta – Angklung Artist Community |
| Malaysia | A Famosa, Malacca City | +8 | MYREN – Universiti Malaya, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Japan | Kamakura | +9 | SOI Asia – Keio University |
| South Korea | Uam Historical Park | +9 | KREONET – Chungnam National University |
| Australia | Sydney Opera House | +11 | Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) |
| England | Greenwich | 0 | SOI Asia – Keio University |
From Indonesia, angklung music band performed in the backyard of UNESCO Jakarta office.
During ODIA, two guest speakers also gave their highlights on the event. They were Mr. Masanori Nagaoka, Programme Specialist of Culture Unit in UNESCO Jakarta office, and Dr. Faridah Noor Mohd Noor, e-Culture expert from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Faridah explained the historical value of A Famosa, Malacca City which was featured during the broadcast from Malaysia.
Hundreds of viewers joined the event by watching the live broadcast from video conference and USTREAM live streaming. They could also tweet their comment or message during the event using hashtag #ODIAevent. Several sites from the Asian region, including Viet Nam, Indonesia, and Japan, also connected through the video conference and shared this unique experience.
We are grateful to all partners and audience who have supported us in making ODIA event a success!
Look ahead for our next upcoming events at http://connect-asia.org!
UN4U Campaign 2012: "The Future We Want for All"
The UN in Indonesia, ITB and INHERENT will host a unique online event. This event is expected to attract thousands of students and teachers from many universities across the country and from the wider Asia region.
When? Tuesday, 9 October, 10:00 am - 12.00 pm (Jakarta time)
Where? Aula Timur, ITB Bandung, or
at your university using the INHERENT Network, or via live streaming: http://streaming.dikti.go.id/stream/
What? UNESCO's Regional Science Bureau Director – Hubert Gijzen will provide an overview of the main global challenges and the outlook for the Post-2015 Agenda for international cooperation and development. The keynote speaker will introduce the topic by providing answers to questions like: What are the main global challenges? Why is it urgent? What can be done about it?
In addition, four panelists will focus on the role of education, science and culture in building a sustainable society. The topics they will address include:
- Educating for a Sustainable Future
Panelist: Mr. Anwar Alsaid - Sciences for Sustainability
Panelists: Mr. Charaf Ahmimed and Mr. Shahbaz Khan - Culture for Sustainable Development
Panelist: Mr. Masanori Nagaoka
The presentation can be downloaded from UNESCO e-learning website.
Click here for the flyer.
For more information, contact: Ms. Rosinta Hutauruk at rp.hutauruk[at]unesco.org; or jakarta[at]unesco.org
Recording of Ban Ki-moon's lecture in Timor Leste
On Thursday, 16 August 2012, a panel discussion on “Education and Nation-Building in Timor Leste” was held in Dili Convention Center, Timor Leste. Among the panelists, there were United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Afonso Soares (Director of Policy and Planning Development of the Ministry of Education in Timor-Leste), Ms. Takaho Fukami (Chief of Education Programme, UNICEF) and Mr. Anwar Alsaid (Programme Specialist in Education, UNESCO Jakarta).
From many messages that Ban Ki-moon conveys in front of the National University of Timor Leste students, he emphasized that education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right.
Following the lecture, a Q&A session was facilitated by UNESCO Director General Ms. Irina Bokova and UK's former Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Brown.
Watch the full session of the event here:
Ban Ki-moon in Timor Leste
During his two-day visit in Timor Leste, United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon will deliver a lecture for the National University of Timor-Leste about "The Role of Education in Nation-Building". The lecture includes a Panel Session on Education with UNESCO, UNICEF, and the Timor Leste Government, followed by a Q&A session facilitated by UNESCO Director General Ms. Irina Bokova and UK's former Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Brown, who comes to Timor Leste as the UN Special Envoy for Global Education.
This event will be held on Thursday, 16 August 2012, 09.00-11.00 East Timor Local Time (GMT+9). Connect-Asia will broadcast this event live from Dili, Timor Leste. Join us and watch our broadcast from SOI Asia live streaming or Ustream !
The event is OPEN to public. Watch it LIVE online with CONNECT-Asia!
Registration Form for "One Day in Asia" Event
Join us in this exciting "One Day in Asia"!
You do not have to register to join us in this event, but if you do, you will receive a surprise from us in your email after the event :)
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Up Next: Research Institutes Introduction Session (RIIS)!
Research Institutes Introduction Session (RIIS), is a series of interactive e-learning sessions which will introduce Asia’s leading scientific research institutions to young people to cultivate their interest in related fields, and to graduate students and prospective postdoctorals to learn about scientific research work in Asia. This will also provide a rare opportunity for participants to ask questions directly to the institution representatives. This Event is Open and Free, just use this form to register to RIIS!
Thank you for joining Rio+20: “My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle”!
We successfully held Rio+20: “My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle” event on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Thank you very much for your support and participation.
The event's report is available HERE on Connectivity website.
Global ‘Fly Your Ideas’ Contest
UNESCO is supporting Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas challenge, a student contest which aims to inspire a new generation of engineers. An in depth report by UNESCO about future engineering capacity highlights an engineering skills gap that threatens industry and growth. Aviation is no exception. There are not enough aviation engineers currently graduating to meet industry needs and nearly half of them switch to other careers once they qualify.
CONNECTivity Event Update: Videos and Guinness World Record
On Friday, November 25, 2011, UNESCO, SOI Asia, INHERENT and CONNECT Asia organized an online seminar called CONNECTivity event hosted by Directorate General of Higher Education, Indonesia (DIKTI) about building green societies. The seminar connected prominent experts in their fields and participants world-wide through National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and other ICT networks.
Medical Education Initiative and the 33rd APAN Meeting
CONNECT Asia's partner, SOI Asia, is currently proposing to setup a Medical Education Initiative which will focus on medical sciences education in Asia.
