KIDS ＆ YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM

The Kids & Youth Initiative is an educational program that uses videoconferencing and other tools to make it possible to enjoy cross-cultural communication and dialogue between faraway places.

WHAT IS THE KIDS ＆ YOUTH INITIATIVE?

For Kids:●exposure to various ways of thinking, deeper understanding of different cultures●skill improvement in cross-cultural communication

For Teachers:●enhanced knowledge and experience in information and technology (ICT) for education ●opportunities for discussion with experts on educational effects of cross-cultural communication

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES?

There are two methods for the Kids & Youth Initiative:

●participants exchange information on a specific theme at a single session of sharing

●participants work together on a project through multiple videoconferences

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Connecting different countries through the Internet, a videoconference is a major tool to promote communication with children abroad.

WHAT IS A VIDEOCONFERENCE?

The World Bank GDLN is a partnership of over 120 centers in 80 countries.

Now for a look at what’s necessary to host a videoconference…

With videoconferencing equipment and an Internet connection.TDLC offers full support -- from technical consultation to connection tests before the event. Leave it to us and relax!

HOW ARE WE CONNECTED?

Can you understand

me?

Yes !

Based on its experience in handling distance learning programs, TDLC offers full support, from advance preparation through your videoconference (VC).

HOW DOES TDLC HELP?

Discuss and select VC partner school abroad

Moderate between schools, coordinate program

Provide necessary time schedule, technical support as needed

Showtime!Participants focus on enjoying their VC interaction.

90 days to VC

60 days to VC

30 days to VC

VC

＊ Please note: The preparation time indicated above is a general estimate and may vary depending on the session; please ask TDLC for details.