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ICT4D - Information and Communication Technologies for Development ICT4D - Information and Communication Technologies for Development Self-Paced Learning Materials Developed by Barbara Fillip This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License . Welcome to the self-paced learning materials for the ICT4D course. My name is Barbara Fillip. I have taught the ICTs for Development course since 1999 and it has evolved quite a lot over the past few years. It started as a traditional face-to-face course in a classroom and it later evolved into an online course with participants around the world Barbara Fillip Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Testing_2.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:01] eClass Tutorial eClass Tutorial View Presentation Click on "View Presentation"above to click through a short presentation to help you learn how to navigate the CD-ROM. If you cannot view it, try this alternate format (PDF file). © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/eClass_Tutorial.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:00] Course Information Course Information *** YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NOTE AS A SINGLE FILE (PDF FORMAT) *** This section is meant to give you all the essential information you will need to effectively participate in the course and make the most of it. It is the equivalent of a course syllabus and it includes the following sub-sections. You will find the links to each of these sub-sections in the frame to the left of this text. You should go through all the pages within this section before moving on to the modules themselves. Contact Information ● Who to contact if you have questions or comments. About Knowledge for ● Some information about Knowledge for Development, LLC Development, LLC, the company behind this course. Learning Objectives ● What you can expect to learn through this course. Target Audiences ● Who should take this course. eLearning & This Course ● How does this course compare with other eLearning opportunities. What's in a Module? ● What are the key elements of each mocdule You will also find the same information conveniently packed into one PDF file for easy printing and reading away from the computer. You will need the Acrobat Reader to read this and other PDF files on the CD-ROM. A copy of the Acrobat Reader can be found on the CD and installed on your computer if you do not already have it. © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Course_Information.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:01] Contacts Contacts Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. President, Knowledge for Development, LLC Course Creator and Facilitator 808 S. Veitch Street Arlington, VA 22204 [email protected] http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com Feedback on these self-learning materials would be very much welcome! © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Contacts.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:02] About Knowledge for Development, LLC About Knowledge for Development, LLC Knowledge for Development, LLC is a small company located in Arlington, Virginia (USA) and headed by Dr. Barbara Fillip. The company was officially created in August 2002 and built on Dr. Fillip's experience as an independent consultant for the previous 5 years. Knowledge for Development, LLC provides research, capacity building and evaluation services in the fields of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), Knowledge for Development (K4D) and eLearning for Development. For more information visit Knowledge for Development's web site. © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/About_Knowledge_for_Developm.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:04] Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Goal of the Course The goal of the course is to familiarize participants with key concepts and issues related to the potential and real impacts of information and communication technologies on the social, economic and political development of the less developed countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Main Objectives The course is meant to give participants: ● A clear conceptual framework for addressing issues related to the use of ICTs for sustainable development purposes and the identification of key issues and relevant concepts; ● Specific examples of ongoing activities in developing countries that involve the use of ICTs for development purposes, covering fields such as education, health, e-commerce, agriculture and e-governance; ● A broad picture of ongoing programs and activities undertaken or supported by bilateral and multilateral agencies as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations. © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Learning_Objectives_2.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:04] Target Audiences Target Audiences The target audience for this course consists of 1. Development professionals and practitioners in the North and the South ● Staff of headquarters and field offices of large development organizations such as the World Bank and UNDP; ● Staff of NGOs in the South and the North; ● Staff of bilateral development agencies such as USAID, CIDA and others; ● Staff of ministries and government agencies in developing countries; ● Volunteers working on IT issues in developing countries. 2. Future development professionals and practitioners in the North and the South ● Graduate students in the field of international development; ● Professionals looking for a career move and interested in development and IT (including IT professionals interested in applying their skills in developing country contexts); © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Target_Audiences_6.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:05] eLearning & This Course eLearning & This Course This is the self-paced version of the "ICTs for Development" course CD-ROM. It is meant as a self-contained set of training materials to allow people to learn at their own pace, without the need to submit assignments and without communications with a facilitator or instructor. The table below highlights key differences between this self-paced CD-ROM and the online course which also includes a CD-ROM. FEATURES SELF-PACED CD-ROM ONLINE COURSE eClass CD Layout Yes Yes Course Notes Yes Yes Readings Links to the documents on Documents included the web on the CD Exercises Yes, to be done on your Yes, to be done within own a collaborative learning environment Discussion List No Yes Facilitation & No Yes Feedback Interactive Quizzes Yes Yes Lists of additional Yes Yes resources Self-paced Yes, you can review No, you need to keep modules of your choice up with the weekly whenever you want schedule of modules Certificate of No Yes, if you Completion successfully complete the course © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/eLearning.htm (1 de 2) [09/06/2005 20:01:09] eLearning & This Course Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/eLearning.htm (2 de 2) [09/06/2005 20:01:09] What's in a Module? What's in a Module? Each module consists in the following ● Learning Objectives The learning objectives give you an idea of the main themes and concepts covered in each of the modules. ● Notes The notes introduce you to key concepts and case studies for each of the modules. They also include links to more detailed documents and additional resources. ● Assignments Assignments include assigned readings, exercises and a quiz. ❍ A set of assigned readings Readings vary in length and type. Some are general "lessons learned" and others are project descriptions or case studies. Some are more analytical or theoretical than others but each module includes a range of readings. ❍ A choice of exercises Most exercises are simulated situations where you are asked to put yourselves in someone else's shoes and address a specific problem or issue from their perpective. ❍ A quiz The quizzes provided immediate feedback and are not graded. They are an easy way for you to check if you have grasped key facts and concepts from the module. ● A list of additional resources specifically related to the module These resources are meant to help direct your explorations in specific topics for independent projects or for focused discussions. 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/What's_in_a_Module_3.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:10] 1 - What is ICT4D? 1 - What is ICT4D? Before tackling this first module, you should make sure that you review all the materials in the Course Information section. This first module is meant to.... ● Introduce you to ICT4D as an emerging field within the discourse and agenda of organizations working to support development efforts as well as within the development agendas of developing country governments and development-oriented organizations in developing countries. ● Define the term "ICT" or "ICTs". ● Explore your specific interests related to ICT4D ● Share your existing knowledge and/or experience with ICT4D © 2003 Knowledge for Development, LLC Back Next http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/pub/Module_1_What_is_ICT4D.htm [09/06/2005 20:01:10] 1 - Notes 1 - Notes *** YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NOTE #1 AS A SINGLE FILE (PDF FORMAT) *** "Many people have come to speak of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a magic bullet for developing countries to use to advance their social and economic development.