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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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Even though not a shareholder, [[Stelios Stylianou]] who has supported the launching of the project in its first two years | 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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==The CYBER KIDS Curriculum== | ==The CYBER KIDS Curriculum== | ||
The vision<ref> | 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]]. | ||
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====21st Century Skills: Education for a new Millennium==== | |||
====The KnowledgePacket® Method==== | |||
{{:KnowledgePacket Method}} | |||
==CYBER KIDS Awards== | ==CYBER KIDS Awards== | ||
