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{{Project | {{Project | ||
|acronym=CYBER KIDS | |acronym=CYBER KIDS | ||
|logo= | |logo= CyberKidsSmall3DLogo.png | ||
|project_title=Vision Statement: .. to re-define the tools, methods and purpose of education, in light of relevant social change. | |project_title=Vision Statement: .. to re-define the tools, methods and purpose of education, in light of relevant social change. | ||
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File: GeorgeVakanas_CYBERKIDS.GIF|[[George Vakanas]] | File: GeorgeVakanas_CYBERKIDS.GIF|[[George Vakanas]] | ||
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Even though not a shareholder, [[Stelios Stylianou]] who has supported the launching of the project in its first two years, and [[Dinos Georgiades]], who later joined as a shareholder, are also considered Founders. | |||
==The "profitable dream" concept== | ==The "profitable dream" concept== | ||
CYBER KIDS was based on a concept coined by its creators then called the "profitable dream". They envisioned that | CYBER KIDS was based on a concept coined by its creators, then called the "profitable dream". They envisioned that | ||
* <span style="color:#FF0000">Introducing advanced computer technology in the lives of a critical number of young children using an educationally relevant and socially responsible, peace-enhancing curriculum would allow them to promote creativity, innovation, imagination, and problem solving abilities, thus “transcending” the country’s educational and political life and move the new generation a decade ahead. </span> | * <span style="color:#FF0000">Introducing advanced computer technology in the lives of a critical number of young children using an educationally relevant and socially responsible, peace-enhancing curriculum would allow them to promote creativity, innovation, imagination, and problem solving abilities, thus “transcending” the country’s educational and political life and move the new generation a decade ahead. </span> | ||
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==Company evolution and death== | ==Company evolution and death== | ||
CYBER KIDS was an internationally registered trademark of the mother company, [[MISnTED: Management Information Systems & Technology Development]]. The three founding members, [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[George Vakanas]] and [[Maria Symeonides] donated 30% of their total shares to the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] in order to fund its socially responsible research operations. In addition, [[MISnTED: Management Information Systems & Technology Development]] provided yearly grants to [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] for research. The project was originally funded by the partners' and by a CY £44,000 government loan. All key people were invited to join as partners: [[Dinos Georgiades]], [[Evros Alexandrou]], [[Harry Anastasiou]], and all employees were given shares totalling to £250,000 of value. | CYBER KIDS was an internationally registered trademark of the mother company, [[MISnTED: Management Information Systems & Technology Development]]. The three founding members, [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[George Vakanas]] and [[Maria Symeonides]] donated 30% of their total shares to the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] in order to fund its socially responsible research operations. In addition, [[MISnTED: Management Information Systems & Technology Development]] provided yearly grants to [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] for research. The project was originally funded by the partners' and by a CY £44,000 government loan. All key people were invited to join as partners: [[Dinos Georgiades]], [[Evros Alexandrou]], [[Harry Anastasiou]], and all employees were given shares totalling to £250,000 of value. | ||
In 1996, the [[Cyprus Development Bank]] became a partner with 10% in the Cyprus (mother) company and 30% in the Greek subsidiary, investing £100,000 and £300,000 respectively. It was under the leadership of the [[Cyprus Development Bank]], that in 2000 CYBER KIDS merged with 11 other companies to form a public, high-tech company known as [[CYBER GROUP]]. Unfortunately, the crash of the stock markets in combination with a number of unconstitutional laws passed repetitively by the Cyprus Parliament allegedly to "protect" the rights of investors, forced CYBER KIDS to bankruptcy along with more than 100 other entrepreneurial companies. | In 1996, the [[Cyprus Development Bank]] became a partner with 10% in the Cyprus (mother) company and 30% in the Greek subsidiary, investing £100,000 and £300,000 respectively. It was under the leadership of the [[Cyprus Development Bank]], that in 2000 CYBER KIDS merged with 11 other companies to form a public, high-tech company known as [[CYBER GROUP]]. Unfortunately, the crash of the stock markets in combination with a number of unconstitutional laws passed repetitively by the Cyprus Parliament allegedly to "protect" the rights of investors, forced CYBER KIDS to bankruptcy along with more than 100 other entrepreneurial companies. | ||
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The philosophy and some of the curriculum of CYBER KIDS are now used in [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]]. | The philosophy and some of the curriculum of CYBER KIDS are now used in [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]]. | ||
==Innovation lesson design== | |||
==The CYBER KIDS Curriculum== | |||
The vision<ref>[http://www.cyber-kids.net/index.php?title=CYBER_KIDS_Vision CYBER KIDS Vision]</ref> and mission<ref>[http://www.cyber-kids.net/index.php?title=CYBER_KIDS_Mission CYBER KIDS Mission]</ref> of CYBER KIDS were implemented by an innovative, award-winning curriculum, which was developed jointly between the CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit<ref>[http://www.cyber-kids.net/index.php?title=CYBER_KIDS_Curriculum_Development_Unit CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit in CYBER KIDS wiki]</ref> and the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]]. | |||
====Innovation lesson design==== | |||
The award-winning curriculum of CYBER KIDS was characterised by a number of innovations: | The award-winning curriculum of CYBER KIDS was characterised by a number of innovations: | ||
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==== | ====21st Century Skills: Education for a new Millennium==== | ||
====The KnowledgePacket® Method==== | |||
{{:KnowledgePacket Method}} | |||
==CYBER KIDS Awards== | ==CYBER KIDS Awards== | ||
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==The story in a single slide== | ==The story in a single slide== | ||
[[File:viz_card_Cyberkids.png|800px]] | [[File:viz_card_Cyberkids.png|800px]] | ||
==Citations== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[[Category:Affiliated Business Projects]] | [[Category:Affiliated Business Projects]] | ||
[[Category:High-tech Companies]] |