COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Developing Countries Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Independent Consultant, Researcher, Instructor <http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com> INSTITUTION United States Department of Agriculture - Graduate School, aka USDA Graduate School. Evening and Weekend Program - E-learning. For more information about the USDA Graduate School, see the school's web site at <http://grad.usda.gov> Note: the USDA Graduate School has nothing to do with agriculture except its institutional origins. COURSE DURATION AND SCHEDULE 12 weeks: September 14-December 14, 2002 This will be the fourth online session of the course. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course is meant to give participants: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. 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. DELIVERY MODE The course is delivered through a combination of CD-ROM and email-based discussion list. All communications are email-based. Course materials are provided on a CD-ROM. Participants are not required to have access to the web to enroll. However, participants need a reliable email account. For additional information regarding computer requirements, see the syllabus at <http://knowledgefordevelopment.com/Syllabus.html>. CERTIFICATE While the USDA Graduate School does not grant degrees and this particular course does not belong to any "certificate program", participants who do complete all the requirements to receive a grade will be given a "certificate of completion" for the course. BEFORE REGISTERING 1. Read the syllabus The syllabus has been posted on the instructor's web site at <http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Syllabus.html> If you do not have access to the web, request a copy of the syllabus by sending an email to the instructor at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. 2. Is this course for you? * Look at the self-assessment questions to find out. The questions can be found at <http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/SelfAssessment.html> * Check the sample course materials posted on the instructor's web site at <http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Samplematerials.html> REGISTRATION Each session is limited to 30 participants. The USDA Graduate School is providing 10 tuition-exempt places for participants in developing countries. Additional information to apply for these places can be found in the syllabus. The application process for the tuition-exempt places started JULY 1, 2002. As a result of high demand, the application process is becoming increasingly competitive. If you are interested in applying, please do not delay. Tuition: US$269 Registration online starts AUGUST 12, 2002. Go to <http://www.grad.usda.gov> Follow instructions to register online. The course code is PUAP2270. More detailed instructions can be found in the syllabus. Best regards, Barbara Fillip ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/>
