http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1087 en_GB_uk http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/153989/1/1087 Greater decentralisation of ICT programmes with locally relevant, context specific and flexible content can boost literacy, says the 10 point charter of the two day international conference of E-9 countries on ICT for Literacy in Bangalore, India. The E-9 countries are Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, China and India. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/150766/1/1087 The Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has provided recommendations to the Bangladesh government to make the budget of the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) more pro-poor. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/127766/1/1087 UNESCO staff from the region had a chance to get a more in-depth briefing and hands-on experience on the development and implementation of managing information systems in the non-formal education sector through a workshop organized by UNESCO’s Section for Literacy and Non-Formal Education, and UNESCO Bangkok’s AIMS and APPEAL Units. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/122877/1/1087 A report prepared by the International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL) for the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) reflects on the existing approaches to learner support, with a particular focus on lower income countries, and gives examples of how such support is provided in a wide range of circumstances. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/54953 VCD modules that promote learning and reflection have been developed for migrant girls crossing the Mekong River into Thailand, as well as other groups of at-risk youth. This pilot, developed under a project of the US-based Education Development Center, seeks to demonstrate how VCD technology - already very popular in the region - can help these girls before they find themselves in compromising situations. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/54348 HIV/AIDS e-learning software engages its users in a novel way of learning about the risks of HIV/AIDS.Developed by a company in South Africa, this software is effective in bringing in behavioural changes in the learner. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/53747 A Toyota Qualis stops in a VIP parking lot in Delhi, India. 'Butterflies Broadcasting Children' (BBC), declares a yellow banner. About ten children and an adult step out and begin to set up a public address system with a studied, though amateur, efficiency. And the public address system begins to blare... http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/53472 The use of ICT in non-formal education programmes to foster participation of disadvantaged people in literacy, basic education and continuing education activities is at the centre of projects in Indonesia, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan that UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Programme of Education for All has launched with funds from Japan. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/45262 The first in a series of publications by Unesco twice a year in support of the JFIT-funded ICT in Education Programme in Asia and the Pacific. Includes annotated bibliographic information on publications on a variety of issues related to ICTs in education. The entire publication is available for download (in PDF format, 392k, 81 pages). http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/45124 From 20 August to 29 September CTA, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, is convening an e-discussion on the significance and impact of ICTs in the changing paradigms in agricultural extension. To join or view the discussion, visit this Dgroups site. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/45053 This book provides a global overview of how information and communication technologies (ICTs) relate to education. Published by Unesco and the Academy for Educational Development, the entire book is available for downloading. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/45049 Nearly 5,500 adult residents in rural slum areas around India's major cities have become literate as a result of a new literacy programme organised by the Tata Consultancy Services. Used computers are being utilised in this programme, which focuses on developing reading skills among its beneficiaries. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/64866/1/1087 Published June 24, 2003 By Maartje Op de Coul Deepalaya is an Indian NGO whose mission is to promote the overall development of unprivileged communities, with a particular focus on education. Deepalaya. They offer computer classes to their students, starting at the age of 10 (6th grade). Computer training is also included in their vocational programme. Project Summary Full Report http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/44796 When the academic session begins later this month, nearly 13,000 grade 5 and 6 students from various Philippine schools will experience an innovative teaching method. Locally termed, 'text2teach', the method involves the usage of mobile and satellite technology to download educational videos. This programme is expected to increase student participation in class besides developing their skills and introducing them to new ideas. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotolink/addhit/44937 Centre for IT Services (C-IT) has set up a number of computer training centres across India's southern state of Kerala. Each of the centres has its own teaching methods and syllabi. Besides other value additions, C-IT is also planning to network these centres and provide updated courseware.