The Centre for Research Ceibal Foundation was created in 2014 with the aim of promoting research, analysis, discussion and knowledge transfer, in order to support the education system and to better understand the use of digital technologies in education.
Since its creation, Ceibal Foundation has developed several activities for promoting research and capacity building in ICT and education; creating regional and international partnerships with research centers, government agencies, international companies and others.
One of the main activities for promoting research lies in the creation of the fund “Digital Inclusion: Education with New Horizons”. The fund created by Ceibal Foundation and the National Agency for Research and Innovation in Uruguay (ANII). The fund currently finances 12 research projects.
Ceibal Foundation also leads its own research projects among which:
Regarding international cooperation in the field of ICT and education, several agreements have been concluded with the goal of enhancing international collaboration, capacity-building, and knowledge transfer. In addition, it is also relevant to mention contacts with M.I.T (USA), Coventry University (UK), SOLAR (USA), UNESCO (Regional Office), IDRC (Canada).