I've been interested in a couple of things that this project brings together: 1) "mobile telecenters" (although the Bookmobile apparently does not have connectivity or access to static internet content) and 2) using telecenters in part as printing presses. Also of interest is the attention that the project is giving to indigenous language material. A very nice use of ICT to address local learning needs.
Don Osborn Bisharat.net Digital Bookmobile - Uganda This project uses print-on-demand technology to distribute books to people of all reading levels in Uganda, including children affected by war. A Bookmobile travels to rural villages, where children and adults can select books from a digital database and participate in the printing and binding process. The project aims to boost reading levels and adult literacy, publish in indigenous languages, circulate teaching materials and create jobs. http://www.comminit.com/africa/experiences/pds62004/experiences-2579.html Contact Richard Koman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Seen in the SANTEC October 2004 Information Update No. 5, 29 Oct. 2004] The project website is: http://www.anywherebooks.org/gulureport.php _______________________________________________ telecentres mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/telecentres To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
