Suchith,
What a great thing to be able to say, and much more actually do!
If we want a future for this world, which we seem to think is ours, nothing is
more essential to our future than a quality education for our children, all
children. We are a long way from there, and our current
Dear colleagues,
It is over a decade now since we started working on the philosophy of Openness
in Geospatial Science and Education [1],[2],[3]. Please find below the pledge
for supporting Open Principles for Science and Education for building a better
world for everyone [4].
“I believe
Suchith,
I heartily agree with ‘officially’ signing up with the Open Science and
Education principles. These words will help to orient and guide us.
Formally recognizing them certainly strengthens our commitment to the noble
GeoForAll cause of helping this world become a more welcome place for
Dear colleagues,
Thanks for all ideas and inputs for our pledge for Open Science and Education
principles [1]. As promised, we will be launching this at FOSS4G-Europe 2017 .
We look forward to work with all on this.
Best wishes,
Suchith
[1]
Luís,
Many thanks for your inputs. There is an economic and social inequality with
regard to access to, use of, or impact of digital opportunities . Yes, we need
to highlight the need for bridging the “digital divide” and the importance of
providing access to quality education opportunities
Dear Suchith,
My only comment at this would be on the "digital divide". To what does it refer
exactly? Is it obvious to everyone that may come read this pledge?
Regards.
--
Luís Moreira de Sousa
Im Grund 6
CH-8600 Dübendorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)79 812 62 65
Email:
May I request you all to please email your inputs/ideas by 1st July 2017. We
aim to launch the pledge at FOSS4G-Europe 2017 in France next month. My
presentation for the event is titled "The Future of Geo is Open".
I am looking forward to meeting and discussing ideas with you all.
Best wishes,
Suchith,
I am a pledge for the pledge. ☺
Some suggested edits attached (and here just below).
I believe Science is a public good and quality education opportunities should
be open and accessible for everyone.
I will work to eliminate the digital divide and contribute to building up Open
Dear colleagues,
Please find below the draft of the pledge for supporting Open Principles for
Science and Education for building a better world for everyone. Please
add/modify as needed and send your ideas/inputs and we should aim to have the
pledge wording confirmed by July 1st 2017.
I
