In this context, last friday, july 21, the STEAM Teachers' Congress "Innovate, Create and Transform" was held, a virtual event that seeks meeting spaces for teachers and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) experts.

In this event Digicel participated with a presentation "Safe Internet", where Ricardo Hernandez (Product Manager Digicel Business), spoke about the responsibility we have as adults and in this case teachers to transmit safety measures when surfing the Internet, because there are cyber dangers where students are more vulnerable.

He also stressed the importance of being alert to dubious requests, provide data to strangers, open unreliable portals, among others. "At Digicel we are extremely proud and, above all, committed to this project. That is why we know the importance of connectivity, but also Cybersecurity, key elements for the academic development of students. This is part of our Conectando Oportunidades ́ program, which has as one of its main objectives to bring connectivity and minimize the digital divide in our country. For Digicel, apart from providing connectivity, it is important that teachers and students are protected against any threat, being at the forefront of technology", said Ricardo Hernandez, Product Manager of Digicel Business.

The event included a discussion, being a meeting space where experts discussed the intersection of these disciplines and their importance in the education of the 21st century and the improvement in the quality of life of future generations.

Among the panelists was Ricardo Hernandez (Product Manager of Digicel Business), who shared his knowledge and experience around the "Internet and Cybersecurity" to build a more dynamic, inclusive and relevant educational future.

There were virtually 100 teachers present, who participated in this virtual congress that allowed STEAM teachers to share experiences and update knowledge for the implementation of new methodological strategies through the development of activities that promote collaborative work and networking as a sustainability strategy for the STEAM approach in schools. Thanks to our partners USAID, FUSALMO, DIGICEL for being part of the solution!

One of the components of this alliance is to help children, adolescents and youth from seven public schools in the municipality of Soyapango, in conditions of social vulnerability, improve the quality of their educational skills through innovation, technology and connectivity, helping to improve the quality of life of families in the area, through the articulation of key sectors to increase opportunities for economic and social development of the municipality.

Translated by: A.M