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I have been a school teacher teaching computer programming to students from 7 years old and up. I currently teach programming to visually impaired people in Latin America remotely. And in Crack The Code I am the academic coordinator of projects with companies/educational institutions/foundations where I teach about stemming, videogame/application development, programming languages, etc. to students from different countries in Latin America. I was always self-taught during my apprenticeship and have completed a master's degree in computer science. I have an interest in artificial intelligence.
Crack the Code
joseortizm.com
"Elliot Mack, co-founder and CEO of Daigon Esports, is dedicated to helping international schools empower their students by developing crucial future-proof skills through the world of esports and video games. Elliot's personal experiences drive Daigon Esports' mission to bridge the international school community through esports competitions as well as help schools leverage gaming as an interest-based learning catalyst for cultivating essential 21st-century and interpersonal skills.
Daigon E Sports
https://www.daigonesports.com/
More than 8 years of experience in managing and creating online courses for Young Programmers, and coordinating tutorial teams to serve more than 100,000 people online. Teacher trainer in various technologies such as Scratch, Makey Makey, micro:bit and Artificial Intelligence.
BiblioRedes - Young Programmers Programme
juan@scratchalsur.org
"I am a Computer Engineer by profession, postgraduate in the area of Digital Security. University Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Datascience and Official Master's Degree in Teaching Staff I am currently working as Director of Innovation and Data Analytics at the European School of Madrid. I teach Mathematics and Technology at the European School of Madrid and I also teach Mathematics in the Degree of Data Science and AI at the University Alfonso X".
CEM (Colegio Europeo de Madrid)
jorge.calvo@cognita.com
I have led the transformation of the learning experience at Platzi with a focus on design, user experience and data analytics. Currently, I am in charge of the development of Platzi's AI Engine, driving innovations such as PlatziBot, a chatbot tutor that enhances the learning experience. My background is diverse, I studied Civil Electronic Engineering, Industrial Design, a Master in strategic design, a diploma in data science and multiple online courses.
Crack the Code
ariel@platzi.com
"I have been in this school for 18 years. I am a teacher of Geography and History at secondary level and History of Art at Baccalaureate level, of the Spanish curriculum. I am also always a tutor in the Baccalaureate courses. For about 4 years now, I have been coordinating the digital competence of my school. I like technologies applied to education and I try to keep up to date to put them into practice in my classes and also to share good practices with my colleagues and with anyone who wants to continue learning".
El Limonar International School Villamartin
tonilegidos@ellimonar.es
"Teacher in special education with a Master's degree in Education with a specialisation in Diversity and Inclusion, with postgraduate studies focused on social inclusion and multiple special educational needs. I have teaching experience in special schools for students with disabilities and in school integration programmes. Currently I work as Coordinator of Transfer and Liaison with the Environment in the Centre for Development of Inclusion Technologies of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CEDETi UC). "
CEDETI UC
camila.cachana@cedeti.cl
I have been working in education and digital technologies for 20 years, and since 2005 in educational robotics. I am a LEGO Education Teacher Trainer and since 2007 I have been working in the FIRST LEGO League Chile.
Spark Talents (LEGO LEAGUE)
pablo@sparktalents.org
"Komal Dadlani a Biochemist with an MSc from the University of Chile. In 2013 she started Lab4U to democratize science and change the way science is taught with a lab in the pocket. Today Lab4U is present in Latin American and the US with more than 130,000 students using Lab4U App. Komal has been a recipient of the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2015, Toyota Mother of Invention Award 2017, MIT Technology Review 35 Under 35 Leaders in LatAm 2018, Ashoka Fellow, Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and internationally recognized by The New York Times, Forbes, People Magazine, CNBC and the BBC for her work at Lab4U."
LAB4U
Sociologist from the Universidad Diego Portales, with postgraduate degrees in qualitative and quantitative research from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Master in Social Innovation from Learning by Helping. She is passionate about the design and implementation of projects and the development of public and private articulations. She is a mother of two children and her main interests are related to childhood, future education and social innovation.
País Digital
catalina@paisdigital.org
"B.A. in Education, Biology and Natural Sciences Teacher, Master in Didactics of Experimental Sciences. Dedicated to the design and delivery of pedagogical workshops for management teams and teachers, mainly focused on the teaching of experimental sciences, technologies and methodologies LEGO®️ education. Master in Emotional Education and applied neurosciences Teacher Trainer LEGO Education".
Arquimed
karla.lazcano@arquimed.cl
"Deputy Director of Innovation at the Faculty of Engineering - Universidad del Desarrollo, director of Maker Campus, creator together with David Cavallo of Mindful Making, with diverse experiences as former executive director of GKo, president of DAMGO, organiser of TEDx Santiago for 4 years, with a teaching internship at MIT, adviser to the Senate, mentor at MIT Solv[ed] and several other entrepreneurships. He was elected "GlobalShapers" by the World Economic Forum, the world's largest network of young people leading dialogue and action for change".
UDD Maker Campus
v.lorca@udd.cl
With a degree in Physics and a PhD in Engineering Sciences, he has worked as a teacher in the school system teaching physics, electronics and robotics, and in the university system he has taught courses in digital humanities and innovative teaching and learning methodologies. In addition, he has worked as a consultant to schools and universities and in public policy related to pedagogical innovation in Chile and abroad.
Innovacion Mineduc
martin.caceres@mineduc.cl
I am responsible for adoption as part of the Canva for Education team. I have worked as a teacher at different levels, with an emphasis on higher education in education, pedagogy and educational innovation programmes. I have experience in teacher training, through the design and delivery of workshops, courses and programmes that contribute to the continuous training of teachers at different levels. I have a PhD in Educational Innovation from the University of Sonora, a Master's degree in Imaginative Education from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of the Valley of Mexico.
Canva
carolinalarios@canva.com
Victor Neto is Brazilian and has more than 10 years of career in technology companies such as Apple, and Google, focused on education solutions. In college, he was a fellow at Fundação Estudar, a leadership organisation founded by three prominent entrepreneurs (controllers of companies such as ABInbev, Burger King and Kraft Heinz). Besides work, Victor is a volunteer and donor for Fundação Estudar and is passionate about Kitesurfing.
Victor Paolillo
Apple for Education
v_neto@apple.com - mlopez@focus.cl
Ambassador and Executive Director of Fundación Technovation Girls Chile. Business Administrator with experience in different civil organisations, as well as in commercial areas in different companies.
Technovation
constanza@technovation.cl
Director of the Alberto Blest Gana School, Professor of Philosophy, with extensive experience in design, innovation and mobilisation in business, educational organisations and state and local public administration, in Chile, Latin America and Spain.
Blest Gana
Education Manager at the Kodea Foundation. We develop training routes that seek to incorporate 21st century skills in the classroom. Leader of the IdeoDigital project, a national project that promotes the teaching of Computer Science in Chilean schools, so that thousands of children and adolescents become protagonists of the digital society of the 21st century.
Kodea
cjana@kodea.org
Professor, Master in Social Communication and Education from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His experience as a school and university teacher for more than a decade demonstrates his passion for teaching, now in postgraduate studies. He is a visionary in the integration of technologies, digital transformation and sustainability in education, creating innovative programmes. As a researcher and consultant in communication, his influence goes beyond the classroom. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in Social Sciences, further strengthening his learning processes. An Apple Teacher certified, he channels his energy into fostering digital competencies and media literacy, standing out as a leader in didactics, communication, digital transformation and sustainability. His emotional set composed of interest, surprise and joy, added to his love for reading and creativity, distinguishes him as a passionate professional in constant search of sharing valuable experiences.
Focus
