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3.1 TakingITGlobal.org
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
is one of the most potent forces in shaping the
twenty-first century. Its revolutionary impact
affects the way people live, learn, and work and
the way government interacts with civil
society. -Eleanor E. Fink, World Bank Group
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The Menu
Lets Get Started!
INTRODUCTIONS
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
IN THE ZONE - INFORMAL DISCUSSION
CONTENT
ACTIVITY
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THE FOUR PILLARS

• RESPECT

LISTENING
UNDERSTANDING
COMMUNICATION
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IN THE ZONE
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ICTs
Inspire
TakingITGlobal.org is an online community that
connects youth to find inspiration, access
information, get involved, and take action in
their local and global communities. TIGs mission
is to provide opportunities for learning,
capacity-building, cross-cultural awareness and
self-development through the use of Information
and Communication Technologies.
Inform
Involve
Sign Up
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ICTs
DEFINITION technologies that facilitate
communication and make processing and
transmitting information electronically easy.
Examples of ICTs include computers, Internet,
satellite communications, digital radio/TV,
etc.).
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NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES Internet and a broad
array of Internet-based applications.
TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES telephone
systems, radio and television broadcasting,
satellites, mobile telephony, and other broadband
connectivity.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES computer hardware,
software, and peripherals, and computer literacy.
CIDA, 2007.
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ICTs Are Useful For

• Communication quick and easy sharing of
  information and
• knowledge.

Productivity getting more done, faster.
Inclusivity getting better access for ALL
people to services, information, knowledge,
and resources.
Empowerment giving voices to young people
about issues that are important to them.
Accountability making organizations,
governments, corporations and the people who run
them responsible for their actions.
CIDA, 2007.
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Inspire
Make Some Noise video http//www.youtube.com/wat
ch?vSGDy_isZ9aQ

• TIGs vision is of a world where young people are
  more engaged in their communities on local,
  national, and international levels.
• TIG provides the tools and the space for young
  people around the world to be heard, to hear
  others and share their ideas!

HOW?

• See how others are expressing themselves in the
  Global Gallery.
• Make connections with youth from all over the
  world with similar interests and passions.
• Find inspiration for potential projects.

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Inform

• TIG provides opportunities for learning, building
  new skills, cross-cultural
• awareness and self-development through the use of
  ICTs.

HOW

• Understand local, regional and global issues.
• Explore the world using the information compiled
  about every country.
• Browse organizations around the world that are
  making important changes.
• Access toolkits and publications compiled by TIG
  and its partners.

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Involve
Using the power of social networks and digital
media, TIG has created tools for learning,
collaboration, dialogue and action that are
completely interactive.
HOW

• Join groups that are active in your area of
  interest.
• Participate in or host an open forum.
• Become an local advocate for your cause.
• Sign a petition.
• Plan or facilitate an upcoming event.
• Become a TIG ambassador.

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Sign Up!
Now its your chance to join the exciting online
community at www.takingitglobal.org.
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Activity

• Scavenger Hunt

CHANGE THAT CLICKS!
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CHANGE THAT CLICKS!
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