[CC] Course Announcement "ICTs for Developing Countries"

[Lessard, George]

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From: bfillip2001 <bfillip at juno.com> [mailto:bfillip at juno.com]
Sent: February 2, 2003 8:51 PM
To: dldc at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [dldc] Course Announcement


Dear DLDC list members,
The next session of my course on "ICTs for Developing Countries" will
start April 14th, 2003.  As in the past, this course will be offered
through the USDA Graduate School.  What is new, however, is that the
course will also be offered in Spanish at the same time, but through
Knowledge for Development, LLC.  The Spanish version of the course is
being developed and will be taught by Mila Gascó.  It is not a
translation of the English version but rather an adaptation with a 
Latin American target audience in mind.    You can find out more 
about the Spanish version of the course on Knowledge for 
Development's web site.

Below is some basic information for the English version that I will be
teaching.  

INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Fillip, Ph.D.
<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: April 12-July 6, 2003

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://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Teaching/ICTen/syllabus_icts.h
tm>

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/Teaching/ICTen/syllabus_icts.h
tm>
If you do not have access to the web, request a copy of the syllabus 
by sending an email to the instructor at <barbara.fillip at verizon.net>.
2. Is this course for you?
Materials on Knowledge for Development's web site can help you decide
whether  you would benefit from and enjoy this course.  For example, 
you will find a self-assessment questionnaire, sample course 
materials and a tutorial on Learning to Learn Online.  

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 February 1st, 2003. 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$295
Registration online starts March 3rd, 2003.  Before March 3rd, you 
will not be able to register online.  
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, Ph.D.
President
Knowledge for Development, LLC
http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com 
barbara.fillip at verizon.net 



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