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Hey guys, <br><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;">This is your organization and we want to include you as much as possible as we continue to define who we are. Our vision and values will be our guiding light as we move forward. It will differentiate us from other organizations, and will set our priorities for the future. So please chime in and offer your thoughts. At the end, I will try to draft a vision statement that will include your input! <br>
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<p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;"><b>Vision Statement</b><br></p><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;">What is your vision for the organization? 5 or 10 years down the line, what desired outcome do you want to see as a result of our hard work? What does our success look like? Our vision will be our guiding light as we move forward in the next few years, so please chime in?! Below is a draft:<br>
</p><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;"><i>Our vision is to transform
Filipino youth into 21<sup>st</sup> century learners, who are digitally
literate, critical thinkers, and productive members of society through open
source innovations in technology and learning. <span></span>In doing so, learners
will be better prepared to tackle the challenges of an increasingly competitive
job market and globalised world as well, as become an agent of change towards
the betterment of themselves and their communities.</i></p><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;"><b>Values</b></p>Values are beliefs that are shared among the stakeholders of an organization, which will drive our culture and priorities. It will also set us apart from our other organizations working in the Philippines. Please share your thoughts. Below are sample values:<br>
<br><i>a. <b>Inclusiveness</b> - Our technology and learning approach should be available to all regardless of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and religion. [These are to ensure that religious minorities, indigenous people, and other minority group are given access.]<br>
<br>b. <b>Free and Open Source</b></i><br>
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