IoT Makerspaces
Details of the organization
Name *
Internet Society
Country *
Zimbabwe
Website (URL)
http://www.internetsociety.org/
Type *
International organizations
Information about the project
Project title *
IoT Makerspaces
Description *
The project is establishing Internet of Things Makerspaces, at selected Zimbabwean schools, to inspire and equip local students with IoT skills and resources, enabling them to develop problem-solving projects in their communities. The pilot, started at St Peter's Mbare High School, attended by enthusiastic pupils aged between 12 and 18. First year program is based on Genuino/Arduino systems due to their low power requirements and flexibility. A starter kit includes components for 15 projects to walk students through the basic of coding and electronics. The project is supported by Internet Society’s Beyond the Net Funding Programme.
Project website
https://www.internetsociety.org/iot-makerspaces
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Zimbabwe
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/01/2016
to
01/01/2018
Partners
Internet Society’s “Beyond the Net Funding Programme”
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Capacity building
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Project type *
Project
Programme
Training initiative