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VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL MODEL FOR REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN CHOCO, COLOMBIA -…
VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL MODEL FOR REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN CHOCO, COLOMBIA
Education in rural and remote contexts
CHALLENGES IN COLOMBIA
Over 48 million people in Colombia, with 28.5% living in poverty and 8.1% in extreme poverty
Need for effective programs and resource allocation to achieve educational goals
Advancement in technology related to education and accessibility
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Challenges in Distance Education
Perceptions and Concerns
Belief that distance education is not effective for all people due to cultural and country differences
Concern about the quality of distance education due to lack of reviewers to ensure material appropriateness
Need to consolidate an academic community for the validation and authenticity of distance educatio
The Case of Chocó, Colombia
Educational Challenges in the Region
High dropout rates in middle school due to poor grades, low self-esteem, school quality, and availability to work
Lack of access to the internet and electricity in some areas
High levels of illiteracy, above the national average in other regions
Poverty and Infrastructure
Poverty rates in Chocó higher than the national average
Lack of optimal infrastructure in public educational institutions, with many schools in precarious conditions
Limited integration of ICT in institutional projects for basic and middle schools
The Role of Teachers
Importance of Teacher Training
Teachers are as valuable as the students in accompanying them in these models
Continuous teacher training goes hand-in-hand with curriculum models offered in educational institutions