Global Initiatives
In this section you will find links to organizations involved in school networking activities in countries outside of the African continent. Some are national organizations whilst others are multi-national.
Global e-Schools Initiative
Global e-Schools Initiative in Bolivia. This site is in Spanish [1447]
http://www.minedu.gov.bo/ntic/bolntics/bol01_1.html
Global e-Schools and Community Initiative
GeSCI has been established in order to address a serious global challenge: the state of education in the developing world. Literally hundreds of millions of children are missing basic educational opportunities – and doing so in a world that becomes more complicated, competitive and demanding almost by the hour. [1322]
http://www.gesci.org/
School-Net : A Free Network For School Children
This network is to be used to put up questions and answers related to the syllabus and out of the syllabus aspects. Students, teachers and specialist/experts will be members, so as to provide different prosperity on any issue/question. [863]
http://www.deepalaya.org/schoolnet.php3
Global SchoolNet
Global SchoolNet combines smart teaching ideas with web publishing, video conferencing and other online tools that bridge geographic gaps, allowing young people around the world to learn together [458]
http://www.globalschoolnet.org
SchoolNet Multimedia Learnware and Public Access
The SchoolNet Multimedia Learnware and Public Access Applications Program is an initiative of Canada's SchoolNet that helps to strengthen Canada's new media learning and Internet applications industries while improving access to learning opportunities. [457]
http://www.schoolnet.ca
Australian SchoolNet
EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Australia. It is organised around Australian curriculum, its tools are free to Australian educators, and it is funded by the bodies responsible for education provision in Australia - all Australian governments. [456]
http://www.edna.edu.au/networker/
Windows on the World
Windows on the World is a free, easy to use resource for schools and colleges seeking international links. Teachers can search the database for details of thousands of schools worldwide and may register their own school details for others to view. [455]
http://www.wotw.org.uk/
National Grid for Learning (NGfL)
The NGfL provides a network of selected links to web sites that offer high quality content and information. Whether you are learning, supporting, teaching or managing, there are resources on the NGfL for you. [454]
http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/
Swedish Schoolnet
The Swedish Schoolnet is provided by the National Agency for Education, under a government commission of April 1994, which was renewed in June 1996. It is a website for teachers, educators and students. The goal in 1994 was, as it is today, to stimulate the use of information technology in schools. [453]
http://www.skolutveckling.se
Schoolnet Japan
Schoolnet Japan is an organization of educators who are interested in the development and utilization of the Internet in primary and secondary education. [451]
http://www.schoolnet.or.jp/schoolnet/index-e.html
Nordic School Data Network: Odin
"Nordic School" has become an Internet magazine, appearing in three different language versions. [450]
http://www.nordskol.org/english/
IT2000 Programme and ScoilNet
ScoilNet has been developed and implemented through a collaboration between the Department of Education and Science by the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE). [449]
http://www.scoilnet.ie/
European Schoolnet
The European Schoolnet is a unique international partnership of 23 European Ministries of Education developing learning for schools, teachers and pupils across Europe. We provide insight into the use of ICT (information and communications technology) in Europe for policy-makers and education professionals. [448]
http://www.eun.org
SchoolNet Canada
SchoolNet readies learners for the knowledge-based society. It champions lifelong learning and the creation of world-class educational resources through information and communication technology (ICT) and partnerships. [447]
http://www.schoolnet.ca
Oz-TeacherNet
This project provides teachers with the infrastructure for using the Internet to support professional development and curriculum. Through negotiation and collaboration with groups of educators, the project team will assist the development of online resources and tools for events and discussion. Participation in the design and building of this community by teachers will encourage the dynamic development of its structure while promoting debate, story-telling, sharing and reflection by participants. [446]
http://rite.ed.qut.edu.au/oz-teachernet/