Laying the Foundations for a Digital Literacy Program in the Galapagos Islands

Collaboration Between ESPOL and Villanova University on the Development and Delivery of a Digital Literacy Program for Youth on the Galapagos Islands

“…While there are initiatives looking to improve the quality of education in the Galapagos such as a community Intranet to share Educational Resources [17,18] and a program to train teachers on how to incorporate sustainability approaches into their curricula [19], the lack of digital skills of principals, teachers, and students remains a barrier to overcome to fully utilize the resources available through these initiatives. Furthermore, given the lack of "Digital Literacy" of teachers in the islands, students in the Galapagos must be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to be able to keep up with their peers in continental Ecuador while looking for universities and job opportunities.…”