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Local Language Computing Technology

Training Programs across PAN L10n Project. Local Language Computing Technology. Overall Objective of Training. Promote local language Develop skills and knowledge (writing spreadsheets, word document ) through ICT tools. Training Plan. General training Training of Trainers

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Local Language Computing Technology

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  1. Training Programs across PAN L10n Project Local Language Computing Technology

  2. Overall Objective of Training • Promote local language • Develop skills and knowledge (writing spreadsheets, word document ) through ICT tools

  3. Training Plan • General training • Training of Trainers -Focus on Private Institute trainers/instructors (Ultimate goal->outsourcing) • Offer training through the pvt. IT institutes (facilitate)

  4. Basic Training • Installation & Configuration of Dzongkha Linux OS • Gnome Desktop • Basic Office applications (open Office)‏ • Chat messenger • Iceweasel Browser

  5. Target Users • Trainers/Instructors • Government Employees • Religious personnel • Common people

  6. Training Methodology • Presentations • Discussions, Lectures • Practical learning • Training materials (print and PDF)

  7. Trainings • Following the TOT the trainees have undertaken several sessions of training of end-users • Instructors from private training institutes play a key role in the training of end-users (promotion & awareness) • Facilitate trainings with or without financial support as an when needed

  8. Feedback (M&E) • Satisfactory training • Trained end-users want refresher course to keep them updated • Difficulty faced while installing the localized software • Difficult terms/instructions • Wants to use basic office applications for office work (Internet browser, chat applications also were favored) • Demand for Advanced training

  9. Behavioral change? • Pre-training survey • Post-training survey -confidence to use localized ICTs improved -knowledge & skills acquired -enthusiastic to promote and spread awareness

  10. Challenges • Bringing access of local language ICTs to grass root levels • Difficult terrain and dispersed population • Limited private sector activities • High fees demanded for training • Difficulty of reading, writing & understanding Dzongkha (e.g, terms)

  11. Continued……. • Prior dominance of Microsoft XP • Student’s preference does not include the localized option • Unwillingness to embrace ICTs • Lack of HR & Infrastructure

  12. Future Plans • Include and identify additional stakeholders ->Non-Formal Education (NFE) beneficiaries {alternate form of education} ->CICs (Include Local Language computing as part of their program) (Target grass root communities)

  13. Continued…… NFE program • Local language medium (reading & writing skills) • Targets the grass root population • 169 centers • Core subjects -> health, nutrition, hygiene, antenatal care, immunization, importance of education, etc.

  14. Continued……. • 75% women ->NFE instructors/teachers cum localized software trainer ->Provide infrastructure (resources) ->Possibility of playing a dual role • Content development & Training

  15. THANK YOU Dechen Chhoeden DIT, Bhutan

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