Technologies
Resources on new and emerging digital technologies that can circumvent the problems of extending “hard-wired” telecommunications infrastructure and electricity lines to remote or under-serviced areas.
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APDIP e-Note 21 on Identifying 'Killer' e-Governance Applications for Telecentres
- This APDIP e-Note describes a methodology to identify ‘killer’ applications and models of e-governance that may be suitable for deployment and wide-scale replication in telecentres throughout the Philippines. The same methodology can be used to guide other telecentres around the world.
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The First Model e-Village in Sri Lanka Paves the Way for 24-Hour Connectivity in Other Rural Communities
- Sri Lanka's first outdoor wireless computer network is now up and running. Surprisingly, it is not in Colombo. It is not even in any of the other key places. It was installed in Mahavilachchiya, a little known village, 40 km from the nearest town Anuradhapura, and surrounded three sides by the Vilpattu jungle.
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Nets, Webs and the Information Infrastructure
- This e-primer explores the development of necessary physical infrastructure that will allow nations to flourish in the information economy. Challenges including the digital divide, the language barrier and broadband deployment are discussed with examples given.
VClass SIP-Based Mobile Classroom
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
