Connecting Borders Foundation Education Network

(CBFEN)

Connecting Borders Foundation is pleased to announce the start of our new education system

“Connecting Borders Foundation Education Network”.

CBF will build a computer system with custom installed education tools based on needs, location, local requirements, etc.  We will start with different education tracks that they can choose from, both online and locally installed, starting with ESL (English as a Second Language), math, science, and computer programming as possible options for them to use.  We will then look at what local needs they may have, and work with them on more custom options.

These systems will be installed in impoverished locations around the world, with an emphasis on helping children supplement their current education.  Each location will be given e-mail access, a portal to check for education updates, and access to talk to other network members to ask questions or pass ideas along to.

This system is a combination of technology and education specifically designed for each location it is installed.  It will consist of at least 1 Windows Multi-Point Server, a computer system that allows you to install 1 computer box, and multiple monitors/keyboards/mice.  The OS is designed to work in a teacher/student environment.  Out initial systems will have 1 teacher station and 6-8 student stations.

            The major advantages to this new system are:

• Power Consumption greatly reduced since you only need 1 computer for all users vs. 1 machine per user with the current environment.
• Ease of maintenance/lower maintenance cost, since it’s maintaining 1 machine vs. many.
• Available in many languages.  The server can be installed in English, for remote maintenance/upgrades, yet profiles can be in different languages, and a “local admin” could have it in their language of choice as well.
• Lower purchase cost while still available to many users.
• Each user gets personal profile to work from.

We are excited to get this system started, and will be choosing our first pilot program locally this year, with plans to expand internationally within 2 years, based on funding.

For more information about this project, please contact us at:  cbfen@connectingborders.org