Each public school in Bogot will receive MicroMundos Pro and Mi Isla de Fantas a. In addition LCSI will provide teacher training and technical support. LCSI also worked with the Canadian Embassy in Colombia for issues related to licensing, intellectual property rights and tax requirements. Presently there are approximately 1200 public schools in Bogot . The plan is to use Mi Isla de Fantas a in the primary level and MicroMundos Pro in the upper elementary level.
Teachers can also use the software at their home to prepare for their classrooms.
They will find many project ideas in different subject areas as well as contributions from students and teachers from all over the world. It is generally recognized that effective use of MicroWorlds Pro in schools is directly related to the quality of teacher education. Our past experience shows that teachers who have invested in our Staff Development services found the training to be of extreme value. LCSI, together with the Secretary of Education of Bogot , planned a special staff development program so that the teachers of Bogot will become familiar and comfortable with the software. This will ensure that MicroWorlds Pro can be integrated into classroom activities.