[atlarge-discuss] FYI: USDA online course "ICTs for Developing Countries"

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Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 03:01:19 -0000
Subject: [NIRG] Course Announcement

Dear 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@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@verizon.net


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