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e-learning in developing countries * a view from the ground Angus Scrimgeour

e-learning in developing countries * a view from the ground Angus Scrimgeour. International Association for Digital Publications. Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Q1. is low cost computing a feasible solution to some of the information needs in Southern Africa?

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e-learning in developing countries * a view from the ground Angus Scrimgeour

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  1. e-learning in developing countries * a view from the ground Angus Scrimgeour International Association for Digital Publications Wednesday, July 1, 2009

  2. Q1. is low cost computing a feasible solution to some of the information needs in Southern Africa? - yes, it is a vital component, but not a stand alone solution - the needs and solutions are highly asymmetrical International Association for Digital Publications Wednesday, July 1, 2009

  3. Q2. how can (expensive) digital content from textbook providers in OECD countries be made available to various low income groups in Southern Africa, working with universities, and what are the related issues? change the economic model by: - replacing high cost low volume with low cost high volume publications - facilitating the identification, use, and development of relevant open access resources International Association for Digital Publications Wednesday, July 1, 2009

  4. Q3. what is the on-the-ground reality about various high-profile low-cost laptop and e-book products being marketed to developing countries, based on testing and pilots in Southern Africa? - the products are generally not affordable without funding support - high cost connectivity and/or inadequate bandwidth requires off-line as well as on-line solutions - e-learning requires a change in culture, curriculum, and pedagogy International Association for Digital Publications Wednesday, July 1, 2009

  5. organizationIADP • registered with UK Charity Commission • funded by Carnegie, Ford, Kresge, OSISA, and Sainsbury • board of trustees, and SAIDE establishment objects • “to advance education and thereby relieve poverty by facilitating the introduction and use of digital publications, and by related means” International Association for Digital Publications

  6. affordable access programconcept content • e-books • open education resources (OER) tools • NetLibrary hosting service and DRM • IADP-OER Africa e-learning platform • computers and other hardware International Association for Digital Publications

  7. affordable access programparticipating universities • UFH, UKZN/NMSM, UNISA, UWC • agriculture, teacher training, medicine, nursing, and social work • students, rural communities South Africa other countries • Botswana, Malawi • 21 prospective countries in total, including North Africa, Middle East, and South Asia International Association for Digital Publications

  8. affordable access programparticipating publishers • CABI • Cambridge University Press • Elsevier • Juta • McGraw Hill • Palgrave Macmillan • Pearson Education • Taylor & Francis • Van Schaik • Wiley/Blackwell • in negotiation: • Oxford University Press • Sage • Thomson International Association for Digital Publications

  9. affordable access programeducational challenges • institutional buy-in and collaboration • local context and ownership • computer literacy • limited budget constraints • change the culture. . . • identify champions • create project teams • redesign curricula, courses, and pedagogy solutions International Association for Digital Publications

  10. affordable access programtechnical challenges • broadband / bandwidth • cost of connectivity • compatibility • use off-campus: electricity, battery life, heat, dust, physical security constraints solutions • off-line as well as on-line access • separate encrypted e-book file from DRM key, and develop secure memory sticks International Association for Digital Publications

  11. affordable access programIADP interventions • e-book selection and procurement system • group sales and computer labs • issues with libraries • economic model for developing countries • discounts of 45-85% • consensus among key publishers e-books delivery International Association for Digital Publications

  12. affordable access programIADP interventions • silo mentality • endorsement and obsolescence • focus and attribution are key OER • OER platform • identify relevant resources • nurture communities of practice challenges International Association for Digital Publications

  13. affordable access programscaling up • www.iadpnet.org • regional hubs in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and India/Bangladesh next steps collaboration • links with World Bank, UNESCO, and others • funding needed to support procurement of computers and other hardware International Association for Digital Publications

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