World ORT Kadima Mada perceives science and technology education as a means towards an ‘education for life’ and as a bridge to reduce gaps between different populations in different regions of the country. World ORT Kadima Mada initiates, develops and implements innovative educational programs within formal and informal education systems in Israel's social and geographic peripheries. These programs incorporate advanced educational technologies from Israel and abroad.
Synchronized lessons, on-line assignments, international group discussions and teamwork: The sky's the limit when it comes to World ORT Kadima Mada's digital environment! This is a lively and innovative digital arena that serves the thousands of teachers and students participating in World ORT Kadima Mada’s educational programs.
World ORT Kadima Mada’s educational programs require a dynamic and developing work environment specifically adapted to its technological needs. World ORT’s digital environment provides its users with the most advanced and convenient tools available for digital study, concentrated under one roof.
This is a specific Learning Management System (LMS) based on Moodle that is used throughout the school year, storing work methods used and information gathered. The digital environment encourages collaborative study, team work, information orientation, problem solving and the acquisition of 21st century skills. Each project’s digital arena is tailored to its specific needs and amongst other things enables:
Evaluation undertaken on some of the projects using the LMS is based on data pertaining to the actions undertaken within the digital arena. Results indicate a clear connection between a frequent use of technology and academic success.
