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Fri, Feb 10 2012 11:42:48

Worldreader, Humble Bring E-Readers to Uganda Classrooms

This week marks the official Uganda launch of the Worldreader Partner Program. Check out what happened when teachers and students at the Humble School flipped through their new e-books. Read the pre-launch story at j.mp/WRHumble. To learn more about the partner program, visit worldreader.org.

  1. worldreaders
    Pic of the Week: The Worldreader Partner Program, all our know-how in a box. Will share more this week. #ebooks4africa http://pic.twitter.com/sltwlcJB
    Worldreader
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 08:58:42
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  2. Worldreader's Tina Tam and Dani Zacarias On the Ground at Humble United Methodist School 

  3. zevlowe
    Team @worldreaders (@tina_tam and @daniezacarias) arrived safely in Uganda and are rolling out yet another #ebook project! #ebooks4africa
    Zev Lowe
    Sat, Feb 04 2012 07:19:26
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  4. lizzywood
    RT @webtechman: @DanieZacarias @lizzywood It's good to hear all of you arrived safe & sound in Africa! #eBooks4Africa #edu #SocialGood
    elizabeth
    Sun, Feb 05 2012 06:22:31
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  5. webtechman
    These #eReaders loaded with a ton of #ebooks are now in Uganda Africa http://on.fb.me/z4Zjl9 @worldreaders #eBooks4Africa
    Daniel Hudson
    Sat, Feb 04 2012 15:58:08
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  6. David Risher
    Here's an early version of the Worldreader kit we're developing for Uganda... and everywhere else!
    David Risher
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 13:33:03
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  7. davidrisherWR
    ...and this pic is of Ugandan teacher Bernard using what's in the box, training other teachers. @worldreaders http://pic.twitter.com/CIEBtnp0
    David Risher
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 18:40:55
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  8. webtechman
    Bernard at HUMBLE School, Uganda Africa setting up! #ebooks4africa http://twitter.com/DanieZacarias/status/166415423254958080/photo/1 @worldreaders via @DanieZacarias
    Daniel Hudson
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 05:19:11
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  9. Teachers Excited To See Local Content on Their E-Readers

  10. mseminet
    RT @tina_tam: Working wHumble proj mgr Bernard.B: this will help our students build their reading skills.@worldreaders #ebooks4africa http://pic.twitter.com/02cvtkN6
    Mari
    Sun, Feb 05 2012 07:24:07
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  11. DanieZacarias
    #ebooks4africa Bernard helping other teachers.Teachers excited to be part of first project in Uganda! http://pic.twitter.com/HGZqAjT9
    Dani Zacarias
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 03:06:09
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  12. tina_tam
    HUMBLE @worldreaders training.Teacher Loice opening 1st #ebook The Magic Goat:the goats are right there! #ebooks4africa http://pic.twitter.com/HXnSpHK0
    Tina Tam
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 04:11:18
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  13. DanieZacarias
    @worldreaders Headmistress Esther says that she is sure the project will go well because the content is relevant! @lizzywood :)
    Dani Zacarias
    Tue, Feb 07 2012 10:06:02
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  14. tina_tam
    Headmistress: so great,so helpful.I saw Ugandan contentw/Ugandan names.Teachers getting excited&when they do,students do 2. #ebooksforAfrica
    Tina Tam
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  15. DanieZacarias
    @worldreaders teachers excited about portable lights after most complained they had to stop reading last nite #ebooks4africa
    Dani Zacarias
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  16. DanieZacarias
    @worldreaders listening to teachers brainstorm about how best to teach the kids tomorrow. Inspiring! #ebooks4africa
    Dani Zacarias
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  17. tina_tam
    Luv how teachers hv much feedback 4 each other during mock practice! "Let use the Blue Marble bc it's Ugandan". #ebooks4africa @worldreaders
    Tina Tam
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  18. Worldreader
    Here are some great on the ground photos of the Worldreader Teacher Training in Uganda. The teacher training will be held for two days followed by the training with the Humble School students. More photos to come but we are thrilled to share these photos with all of you. Feel free to pass along!
    Worldreader
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  19. Bringing E-Books & the Joy of Reading Into the Classroom

  20. ColinMcElwee
    RT @DanieZacarias: @worldreaders kids receiving ereaders. Excitement palpable from teachers & students! #ebooks4africa
    Colin McElwee
    Wed, Feb 08 2012 01:47:12
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  21. tina_tam
    P4 Lawrence turned on his ereader for the 1st time! A big smile of wonder and excitement. @worldreaders #ebooks4africa http://pic.twitter.com/00ZbAUB1
    Tina Tam
    Wed, Feb 08 2012 01:49:24
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  22. DanieZacarias
    @worldreaders Evelyn learning how to use the keyboard feature. #ebooks4africa training going amazing! http://pic.twitter.com/I9BBbp3W
    Dani Zacarias
    Wed, Feb 08 2012 02:14:12
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  23. tina_tam
    @worldreaders launch in Uganda! Allan Opila p6 student present 2 community leaders & Education Officer. #ebooks4africa. http://pic.twitter.com/Opbc8Zzr
    Tina Tam
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  24. davidrisherWR
    The Ugandan students "giggled with surprise, as if they'd never connected books & African authors." http://bit.ly/xeybMd @worldreaders
    David Risher
    Thu, Feb 09 2012 17:10:20
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  25.  And Getting Some Community Love, Too 

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