[huridocs-tech] ICTs for Development: Course Announcement

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COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for
Developing Countries

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 <barbara.fillip@verizon.net>.

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




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