Education

Right to Communicate .org

Four long-range goals are pursued in this website: Goal 1. Describe and define the human right to communicate. Goal 2. Collect, organize and expand the literature on the right to communicate. Goal 3. Facilitate activities on the right to communicate in research and education. Goal 4. Advance the right to communicate -- personal to universal -- for everyone. You are cordially invited to participate in work on these goals; this website can help you do so.

International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL)

IRFOL is a research agency with a focus on research to guide the development of policy for open and distance learning (ODL). IRFOL's functions are:- Research for policy makers - comparison of open and distance learning with conventional education systems (quality, cost effectiveness, and legitimacy). Research for practitioners - management and administration; teaching, learning and assessment; communication technology. Support and training for researchers - particularly those working in institutions or countries with limited resources.

International Human Resource Development

HRD Gateway is a very powerful professional networking platform for human resource development professionals worldwide. It will help you find like-minded people from all disciplines.

Diffusion of ICTs and Changes in Skills

The paper is organised as follows. First, it is shown how ICTs and skills are defined for the purposes of this paper. Next, the data and methodology are introduced. Then, the relation between ICTs and skill upgrading is examined. This is followed by the investigation of the skill gap between expected skill change and realised skill change. After that, the skill polarization is found from detailed examinations. Finally, the paper discusses the findings and makes further suggestions.

Guidelines for websites

This UK government website provides best practice guidance for local government web managers on how to design and maintain accessible websites. In particular, it outlines 10 key best practice guidelines for UK local government websites. These ten guidelines not only set the website in a broader context of policy, but provide practical guidance on the kinds of tasks that need to be planned and considered in website development and management. Those in Asia-Pacific may find the examples provided good models to build upon.

KnowNet Initiative

The KnowNet initiative centers around using and propagating ICT models for creating an open system for recognising, valuing, enriching and sharing of local knowledge, in parallel with human capacity building efforts. This will lead to a two-way process of people accessing information and knowledge for development and also information and knowledge finding its way to the probable users. Broadly the concept is three fold: 1. Recognising and valuing existing knowledge which is locally relevant. 2. Leveraging and advancing the mutual knowledge of people. 3. Using Knowledge for catalysing sustainable human development process.

Research and training in ICT policy, regulation and management in Southern Africa

The LINK Centre is the leading research and training body in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) policy, regulation and management in Southern Africa. LINK focuses on capacity building in the public sector and development arenas through quality training, applied research and consultancy services necessary to maximise the benefits of the Information Society and the Knowledge Economy. LINK is a founding partner in Research ICT Africa! and hosts the South African Chapter of Creative Commons.

Sachet: Pakistani Development

Sachet is an organization for Pakistani by Pakistanis with a vision of promoting human development of the disadvantaged Communities with a gender perspective. Program areas include health, poverty alleviation and income generation, education and training (capacity building).

Internet Access and Training Program

IATP provides free Internet access and training through a network of access sites in 11 countries throughout Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Western Eurasia. Through these sites, thousands of individuals per month receive free-of-charge access to the Internet as well as to a wide variety of computer-related training programs. A variety of publications and policy papers are available for download.

An Introduction to Connectivity Solutions

This guide will provide you with a basic explanation of the range of services available for a school that needs an Internet connection. This information may be useful for another kind of organization or small business. The guide will help you decide on the kinds of activities that can be undertaken in the classroom, library, or technology center, depending on the connection available at your school.

Social, Economic And Environmental Best Practices Database

This searchable database contains over 2150 proven solutions from more than 140 countries to the common social, economic and environmental problems of an urbanizing world. It demonstrates the practical ways in which public, private and civil society sectors are working together to improve governance, eradicate poverty, provide access to shelter, land and basic services, protect the environment and support economic development.

Improving Digital Communication for People in Developing Countries

The WiderNet Project is a nonprofit project at the University of Iowa that works to improve digital communication in developing countries. Our current focus is in Africa and our closest ties and connections are with Nigerian universities. The WiderNet Project focuses on the improvement of educational communication systems in Africa by providing faculty and students with access to computers, email, and the Internet.

Cyberschoolbus

The UN Cyberschoolbus captures the growing potential of the Internet as an educational tool and provides an effective medium with which to disseminate information and resources about international affairs, as well as bring together diverse communities of students and educators from around the world. Within the Cyberschoolbus site there are a number of activities and projects that teach students about global issues in an interactive, engaging and fun way.

Wireless School Internet Connectivity in Uganda

A TechKnowLogia publication, this 5 page report details wireless connectivity projects serving schools in Uganda.

Education Leadership Toolkit: A free on line technology resource for school board members

This toolkit is a collection of tips and pointers, articles, case studies and other resources for education leaders addressing issues around technology and education.

ICT for Teacher Training Portal

This site provides a comprehensive range of useful ICT in Education information for teachers and educators, particularly those in the Asia-Pacific region, including: teaching guidelines, lesson plans, and links to online ICT teacher training courses.

News: Minimally Invasive Education

In the slums of Delhi, an experiment has shown how illiterate street children can quickly teach themselves the rudiments of computers and the internet. The aim of the experiment, funded by the Indian Government, local institutions and the World Bank was to see what role computers might play in educating India's illiterate millions

NetAid World Schoolhouse: Make Education a Reality for the World's Poorest Children

NetAid World Schoolhouse is a broad-based community of individuals, organizations, and corporations who are contributing their time, money, and expertise to get children into school and helping them stay there.

Sector Education and Training Authority's Technology Training for Youth

The ISETT SETA seeks to develop South Africa into an ICT knowledge based society by encouraging more people to develop skills in the sector as a means of contributing to economic growth. The ISETT SETA will generate, facilitate and accelerate the processes of skills development for workers at all levels in the ISETT sector by linking future technology trends with new skills development programs.

Closing the educational divide through teacher training and community teaching & learning centers

Teachers Without Borders is a non-profit, non-denominational, international NGO founded in 2000, devoted to closing the education divide through teacher professional development and community education. Our organization focuses on the building of teacher leaders. We work primarily, but not exclusively, in developing countries, in order to build self-reliance, health, and capacity.

Teaching, Learning, and Technology

The non-profit TLT Group has helped over 900 educational institutions, associations, and corporations around the world to improve teaching and learning by making more appropriate and cost-effective use of information technology without sacrificing what matters most. The TLT Group's biggest asset is its network of hundreds of leaders and institutions already working together to solve common problems and share effective strategies.

Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development

The Foundation provides a forum for discussions of issues, expectations and realizable goals relevant to this effort. FIT-ED reviews current thinking and sponsors original research on issues relevant to the attainment of an IT-enabled Philippines. It organizes public fora to discuss information infrastructure and regulatory issues. The Foundation also undertakes initiatives to establish linkages between foreign providers and potential users in the training of IT professionals, in the application of IT in education and training, and in government and business. FIT-ED links users with providers and emphasizes real life, practical applications now. The Foundation initiates projects that showcase the application of IT to encourage its wider use and to enable potential users to take the first leap into a connected world.

The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies

The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) serves a unique purpose in reaching out to education practitioners around the world working in situations of emergencies and crisis. INEE's web site has a wide-range of Good Practice Guides for Education in Emergencies and other current research and information. This web site, along with an active list-serve, make INEE a flexible and responsive mechanism for sharing resources and experiences. The following Good Practice Guides have been prepared so that INEE members have access to focused information related to education in emergency situations.

World Internet Resources for Education and Development

WiRED builds Medical and Community Health Information Centers in developing and post-conflict regions around the world. Our Centers are equipped with computers, databases, Internet connectivity or digital libraries that provide access to extensive medical and healthcare resources, including journals, books and tutorials. WiRED partners with local professionals, buys from local vendors, and employs local residents wherever we work. Nearly one million people use WiRED's Centers each year.

New Technologies and Education in Developing Countries

This study by Noterik & Doonder Multimedia for SNV and IICD examined the applicability of new multimedia technologies in the field of education in Niger¹ and Burkina Faso. Within the framework of this research project, a growing interest in the use of new technologies for educational programmes was found. The use of audio-visual information in combination with the new XML standard SMIL can help to accelerate the production of attractive and inexpensive multimedia applications. Educational material can be stored in television and radio archives. The conversion of these archives into digital formats will help develop an inexpensive educational content library, suitable for computers as well as for radio and TV.

IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Learning Technology (LTTC)

LTTC has been founded on the premise that emerging technology has the potential to dramatically improve learning. The purpose of this task force is to contribute to the field of Learning Technology and to serve the needs of professionals working in this field.

Analyzing cost/benefits for Distance Education Programmes

This page is dedicated to analyzing the cost vs. benefits for distance education programs.

Applying New Technologies and Cost-Effective Delivery Systems in Basic Education

This study reviews the use of open and distance learning to support basic education ten years ago, examines and assesses the current state of play, considers costs and conditions of success, and then proposes lines of development for the next decade.

The Commonwealth of Learning: Knowledge Series

This series is aimed at education professionals relatively new to distance education, with content just detailed enough for introductory use by and for trainers – whether educational, vocational or corporate. The expert-authored, ongoing series is a succinct, topic-by-topic overview of distance education theory and practice. With a reader-friendly approach, Knowledge Series titles are limited to six pages each, with print versions presented in a foldout format. Each title includes a bibliography and a further reading list.

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Copy Rights and Wrongs: A Guide for Teachers to Online Content Use

This site will help you decide whether or not you need a license to use specific online content, particularly at an educational institution. It contains information, links to relevant websites, and wizards - forms that allow you to input information about your intended use and then return a calculated response tailored to your situation.

Distance Learning in Developing Countries: Is Anyone Measuring Cost-Benefits?

This article takes a brief, sober look at Distance Learning in the context of developing countries. For those who view education as the most important priority for the world’s poorest countries, Distance Learning is perhaps the most significant method for accomplishing a miraculous, leapfrogging transformation. Are courses administered at distance expensive compared to "traditional" ones? What is the cost per student for an on-line MBA, versus one taught face to face with an instructor?

DonorsChoose

DonorsChooseSM is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.

Cunningham Library - Australia's gateway to educational research

Educators, researchers and students now have increased access to a wide range of educational and research resources following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between EdNA Online and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to link their databases. The two organisations have collaborated on the delivery of information services, enabling the sharing of knowledge, research and learning content.

Promoting sustainable human development through technology and education

The Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer was formed to explore the impact of information technology (IT) on education and development processes at all levels. The Payson Center is particularly interested in technological advancements as they apply to less economically developed areas because of the potential of IT to radically change the distribution of power and income in societies that use it advantageously. The mission of the Payson Center is to understand and enhance the impact of IT on social change and the development of less economically advantaged populations.

Education for All

This strategy document outlines the dimensions of both international support at national level, and coordination between international agencies, taking into account the comparative advantage of each agency and the need for cohesion and effective co-operation in support of EFA. Its purpose is to make the Dakar Framework for Action operational. It is complementary to existing EFA documentation, which the reader may consult elsewhere.

Equal Access to Software and Information

EASI's mission is to serve as a resource by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. We stay informed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace. EASI is the premiere provider of online training on adaptive technology and how institutions can provide barrier-free computer and information technology systems for persons with disabilities. EASI courses have reached over 5,000 people in more than 3 dozen countries since 1993.

Free Access to Human-Computer Interaction Resources

Search over 34,000 publications about Human-Computer Interaction.

Global Development Learning Network

The Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) is a global partnership of learning centers (GDLN Affiliates) that offer the use of advanced information and communication technologies to connect people working in development around the world. By applying tools and services developed in the field of distance learning – learning that takes place when participants in an event are separated by space and time – GDLN Affiliates enable organizations, teams, and individuals around the world to communicate, share knowledge, and learn from each others’ experiences in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Global Distance Education Net

The Global Distance Education Network is a set of information management tools designed to provide current and accurate information about distance education and training from around the world. These tools are intended to serve the World Bank's client countries, public and private organizations, and individuals interested in using distance education as a means of human development.

Global Information Networks in Education

The Global Information Networks in Education (GINIE) serve as a 'virtual learning community' for education innovation in nations in crisis and transition. They use Internet-based technology to build a capacity for rapid access to information and expertise for education professionals working internationally in nations in crisis and at risk to disruption. The GINIE networks help education policymakers, donor/investors, researchers and practitioners to work collaboratively, to learn from each other, and to inform the public. They place particular emphasis on the development of long term professional networks within and across regions. These networks are intended to share locally created materials and expertise with counterparts for policy dialogue, professional development and classroom exchange.

Global Junior Challenge

The Global Junior Challenge is a global award promoted by the Digital Youth Consortium, a non-profit organization. The intention of the award, dedicated to young people and to schools, is to identify and reward best practices on the use of new technologies in education and training of youngsters. The Global Junior Challenge is dedicated to all young people, from school children to teenagers and youth taking their first steps on the job market. It concerns cities, institutions, local authorities, businesses, NGOs, communities and individual citizens. The Global Junior Challenge concerns all those who are interested or involved in child and youth education and training, and more broadly, in helping in the construction of a more inclusive society.

H2O Open Source Educational Software Project

 

Homework Help and Science Fair Project Ideas

HomeworkSpot.com is a free homework information portal that features the very best K-12 homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot. With the help of students, parents and teachers, our team of educators, librarians and journalists has scoured the Web to bring you the best resources for English, math, science, history, art, music, technology, foreign language, college prep, health, life skills, extracurricular activities and much more. For your convenience, we have made every effort to organize these resources into grade-appropriate categories for elementary, middle and high school.

How Do You Like To Learn? Comparing User Preferences and Visit Length of Educational Web Sites

This paper reports results of a study designed to determine people's preferences for different types of Web-based educational activity. The primary research question was: How do people's preferences vary among types of Web-based learning activity? We identified six activity types for comparison: Creative Play, Guided Tour, Interactive Reference, Puzzle/Interactive Mystery, Role-playing Story, and Simulation.

ICT at Academy for Educational Development (ICT @ AED)

AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, the environment, and leadership development. Internationally, AED focuses on formal and non-formal education at all levels; training, human resource development, and capacity-building of local institutions; and behavior change and social marketing in the areas of environment, energy, health, population, and nutrition.

Presentations on ICT for Social Enterprise and Sustainable Development

Here are a collection of presentations on ICT4D with a focus on social enterprise and sustainable development. A short description of each presentation is given.

International Education and Resource Network

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to collaborate on projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world. The organization is made up of over 20,000 schools in more than 115 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Over 1,000,000 students each day are engaged in collaborative project work worldwide.

Indira Soochna Shakti

ISS is about empowering through IT an entiregeneration of quarter million schoolgirls to lead the initiativefor creating a Seamless Society with Global Opportunities inthe essentially rural-tribal State of Chhattisgarh in India.

Information Technology for Sustainable Development

This document is summarised in Annex 3 of the present report. It soon became apparent, however, that the huge amount of relevant material could not be considered adequately in the short report. It was therefore decided to ask Professor Robin Mansell to take responsibility for preparing a report which would do greater justice to the wealth of accumulated knowledge. The goal was to produce a source book which would be useful for government officials, private sector firms, and academic researchers and which would provide a systematic review of available information on the topic.

id21.org Communicates International Development research to Policymakers and Practitioners Worldwide

id21.org offers an online database of research highlights with over 3,000 research documents checked by researchers for accuracy and linked to research reports and related information.

New functions of higher education and ICT to achieve education for all

In spite of the progress made towards achieving the objectives of the 1990 Jomtein Conference on 'Education for All', 125 million people are still out of school, and nearly 1 billion are illiterate. This paper looks at why these objectives have not been fully achieved and, subsequently, how they can be realised. This document, prepared for the Expert Roundtable on University and Technology-for-Literacy/Basic Education Partnership in Developing Countries (Paris, September 2001), includes examples of the use of ICT for the promotion of education for all in India and China.

Observatory on Borderless Higher Education

The Observatory provides a really important service to the busy and increasingly pressurised leaders in higher education. It targets the kind of information necessary to decision-making about the strategies fundamental to survival in a complex and fast changing higher-education landscape. The Observatory offers a unique service: an environmental scanning facility on higher education issues. The Observatory is an efficient and cost-effective way for subscribers to keep abreast of borderless developments globally.

Online delivery in the vocational education and training sector: Improving cost effectiveness

This study compares the relative costs and effectiveness of online learning with traditional face-to-face teaching methods. It does not aim to provide a definitive answer to the question of whether online delivery is cost-effective or not. The range of different types and institutional settings in which online delivery takes place makes it impossible to offer a conclusive answer in most cases, other than it depends on how online delivery is implemented. The one exception relates to staff training for an enterprise where online delivery can involve substantial cost savings while increasing markedly numbers in training.

Teacher Education Guidelines: Using Open and Distance Learning

These guidelines are designed to help anyone considering the use of open and distance learning for teachers. They try to answer eight major questions – and more minor ones – and in the light of answers to them to identify the options available to planners and strategies for choosing between the options.

Summary of Case Studies - Teacher Education through Distance Learning

This document is a summary of ten case studies which represent a major activity in one of UNESCO’s main lines of action, as summarized in the Organization’s Approved Programmes and Budget for 2000- 2001 (30 C/5), paragraph 01240. In that paragraph reference is made to the fact that “The General Conference authorizes the Director-General: (a) to implement an intersectoral project entitled ‘The status of teachers and teacher education in the information society’, in order to assist Member States in renewing teaching methods and the training of teachers at all levels, and, using open and distance education approaches, adapting them to the emerging information society’.

TechKnowLogia

TechKnowLogia is an international online journal that provides policy makers, strategists, practitioners and technologists at the local, national and global levels with a strategic forum to: Explore the vital role of different information technologies (print, audio, visual and digital) in the development of human and knowledge capital; Share policies, strategies, experiences and tools in harnessing technologies for knowledge dissemination, effective learning, and efficient education services; Review the latest systems and products of technologies of today, and peek into the world of tomorrow; and exchange information about resources, knowledge networks and centers of expertise.

Technology Assisted Learning Modules Toolkit

The purpose of the TALM Toolkit is to give users the necessary tools to build computer aided courses that teach users knowledge, skills, and competencies. This TALM Toolkit is meant to defray the often prohibitive cost of buying these tools , which can be up to USD$400.00. The free starter toolkit has everything the author will need to create a Professional looking TALM.

Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities

Connexions is an environment for collaboratively developing, freely sharing, and rapidly publishing scholarly content on the Web. Our Content Commons contains educational materials for everyone — from children to college students to professionals — organized in small modules that are easily connected into larger courses. All content is free to use and reuse under the Creative Commons "attribution" license.

International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning

The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (www.irrodl.org) is a refereed, open access e-journal that aims to disseminate research, theory, and best practice in open and distance learning worldwide. IRRODL is available free of charge to anyone with access to the Internet.

Distance Learning and Information Sharing Tool

DLIST stands for Distance Learning and Information Sharing Tool. More than a website, it is a place where anyone interested in coastal development can meet, talk, exchange information, and learn about how to use and manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner. The DLIST-Benguela community focusses specifically on issues relevant to the coastal area from Cape Point to Northern Angola - the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem.

The DNA of E-learning

Corporate eLearning is a powerful technology, but it has strayed from its inspired beginnings. Poised to become a driver of business performance, eLearning lost its way as vendors reached for quick economic gains at the expense of long-term strategic position. This article looks at the genesis, quality, and current attitude toward eLearning.

The Institute of Computer Technology

The Institute of Computer Technology (ICT) is a national and international leader in providing K-12 curriculum development, technology training services, and professional development to millions of teachers worldwide. ICT designs, creates, and implements programs and services for leading corporations, non-profit agencies, and the education community.

International Society for Technology in Education

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We are dedicated to providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K–12 education and teacher education. We provide our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of incorporating computers, the Internet, and other new technologies into their schools.

The Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing

EEVL is the Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing. EEVL's mission is to provide access to quality networked engineering, mathematics and computing resources, and be the national focal point for online access to information in these subjects. It is an award-winning free service, created and run by a team of information specialists from a number of universities and institutions in the UK. EEVL's target audience is students, staff and researchers in higher and further education, as well as anyone else working, studying or looking for information in Engineering, Mathematics and Computing.

UNESCO Launches Project on Open Courseware for Higher Education

The project consist in establishing an online repository of existing educational non-commercial resource - Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Open CourseWare (OCW) - available for free consultation, use and adaptation to any educational institution or individual learner, anywhere in the world, with a special focus on the LDCs and small island states. The project is intended for educational experts to share and efficiently use teachers’ expertise and contributions by building on previous experience, thus establishing a continuing north-south dialog concerning the creation and use of open courseware. Support services such as specialized software and methodology, localization (including translation) and on-line assistance will also be available.

Teachers Talking about Learning

TTAL offers a collection of articles: briefings and overviews on the Rights of Children; teaching strategies aligned with a Child-Friendly approach; and overviews on related learning theories.

Education for the Knowledge Economy

The World Bank Education Resources Guide directs you to key resources avaliable on-line.

Opening a World of Learning

World Links is a global learning network linking thousands of students and teachers around the world via the Internet for collaborative projects and integration of technology into learning. The core "value-added" of World Links is its training program, designed to help teachers and students learn to use information and communication technologies (particularly the Internet) to improve teaching and learning.

Radio programming made for, with, and by children and youth

Welcome to the World Radio Forum...an international group of national, community, and internet radio producers and broadcasters who make radio for, with, and by children and youth. WRF members work in broadcasting, education, entertainment, development, and social change.

Connecting the Schools, Connecting the World

Schools Online assesses the state of connectivity in each local environment and works with each country's telecom providers and local businesses to provide affordable lease-lines, ISDN and wireless technologies, where possible. Students work together on collaborative projects over the Internet to solve problems affecting their every day lives. Teachers are trained to take steps beyond their traditional experiences in education to identify, use and share their most effective practices to maximize Internet use.

Education and Human Capacity Development for Participating in the Global Networked Economy and Society

InWEnt – Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung (Capacity Building International, Germany) gGmbH is synonymous with human resources and organisational development in international cooperation. Its education, exchange and dialogue programmes that offer places for about 55,000 individuals every year make InWEnt a very large-scale joint undertaking of the German Federal Government, the federal state (Länder) governments and industry. The courses offered by InWEnt address specialists, executives and decision-makers in industry, politics, administration and civil society. InWEnt works with partners in developing countries, transition states and industrialised nations.

Digital Tools for Development

The sourcebook is a culmination of LearnLink's key lessons and results. Its purpose is to share the project's experiences and insights broadly with development partners, planners and practioners and with USAID and other donors around the world. Featuring six "models-of-use" that describe technology applications, it provide practical guidelines and strategies for assessing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and institutionalizing ICT-based activities supported by illustrative examples within each model.

Phantom authority, self-selective recruitment and retention of members in virtual communities: The case of Wikipedia

This paper employs team and club good theory as well as transaction cost economics to analyse the Wikipedia online community, which is devoted to the creation of a free encyclopaedia. An interpretative framework explains the outstanding success of Wikipedia thanks to a novel solution to the problem of graffiti attacks — the submission of undesirable pieces of information. Indeed, Wiki technology reduces the transaction cost of erasing graffiti and therefore prevents attackers from posting unwanted contributions.

E-media in development: Combining multiple e-media types

This paper, on electronic media's potential contribution to rural development in less-industrialized countries, builds on the content of two earlier First Monday papers: "The Impact of Democratic Deficits on Electronic Media in Rural Development" (April 2002) and "Providing Content and Facilitating Social Change: Electronic Media in Rural Development" (February 2000). The former provides a theoretical argumentation on the influence of democratic deficits on the role of E-media in rural development, supported by case material, whereas the latter presents case material from Peru on how the different types of E-media contribute to rural development in that country. This paper also introduced the "information traffic pattern (ITP)" and "media richness" concepts.

Online Resources on ICTs in Primary and Secondary Education and SchoolNets

This website provides useful material about information and communication technologies (ICT) in Asia-Pacific education. You can: 1. Browse the site by our five ICT in Education themes: policy, training of teachers, teaching and learning, non-formal education, and measuring and monitoring change. 2. Find regional and country information, and details about UNESCO ICT in Education projects. 3. Access useful ICT in Education publications and databases in our online resources section.

Centre of the International Cooperation for Computerization

Recognizing IT human resources development as one of its major pillars of business, CICC provides training targeted on the development of human resources who are capable of managing IT projects on the basis of Japanese IT skill standards and acting as a bridge between Japan and Asian countries, to promote personal exchanges and to raise the level of inrformation technology in the region.