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Associated to A.L.I.E. (Latin American Association of Educational Computing)
ACTIVITIES
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Fundaustral is a non-profit entity whose main purpose is to promote the application of latest technology to education as well as to encourage activities aimed to further methodological changes deemed necessary for modern schools open to future.
One of the main problems of the educational system is its isolation, which is manifested, not only in the trichotomy school-reality-technology, but also in the division of knowledge into different areas. Said structure implies a fragmentation of learning and the simplification of answers which prevents students from taking a broad view of reality.
The proposal of Fundaustral seeks to create a proper environment for the discussion of the scope of the application of computer technology as a didactic means of contribution to the process of learning, as well as to evaluate experiences and spread research findings.
DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Its purpose is to further the development of computing literacy /expertise according to present needs, offering training courses for graduate teachers and promoting cultural and scientific activities.
DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Its purpose is to conduct research in order to explore all connections between latest technologies and education, studying technical aspects in depth, and laying stress on pedagogy from a constructive viewpoint.
It also seeks further development of educational software on sciences at different expertise levels and learning material for special education.
SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT.
Its purpose is to support those students and professionals having enough merits and deserving to be granted a scholarship for academic and researching activities.
ACTIVITIES
The following activities will be performed in order to fulfill said purposes.