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    Alignment indices of Mongolian universities computing curricula
    (School of Mathematics and Computer Science, National University of Mongolia, 2010) Amarzaya, Amartuvshin; Munkhtsetseg, Namsraidorj; Otgonnaran, Ochirbat; Tserenbat, Oidov
    In this paper we will present an evaluation method of how contents of curricula of a certain university suit with curricula models of ACM-IEEE using Porter’s method. We will explore a measurement methodology proposed by A. C. Porter for the case IT and Software Engineering curricula of three Mongolian leading schools.
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    Evaluation on ICT education contents linkages in general and tertiary education of Mongolia
    (National University of Mongolia, 2011) Uyanga, Sambuu; Munkhtuya, Lxagvasuren
    This paper presents needs, main goals and importance of compulsory Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training in tertiary education, Educational Contents of Compulsory ICT Training in Tertiary Education of Mongolia and Evaluation ON ICT education contents.
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    Curriculum development of university computing and ICT education in Mongolia : final technical report, January 2009 – January 2011
    (School of Mathematics and Computer Science, National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, MN, 2011) Amarzaya, Amartuvshin
    The paper argues that that there has not yet been an effective Mongolian Computer Science degree program in operation, and because ICT education cannot cover all the rapid developments in modern computer science, compulsory ICT training in tertiary education must be tightly linked with continuity from the Informatics subject curriculum in secondary schools, and then applied as a tool for subject specialization. The project research team developed a new compulsory and specialized ICT curriculum for tertiary institutions in Mongolia. Activities and outputs of the project are reported on, including an evaluative baseline survey of the current status of ICT training.
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    Global Communications Newsletter, October 2010
    (IEEE Communications Society, 2010) Bregni, Stefano
    Broadband Internet should be considered an indispensable service to an information-driven society. This newsletter provides topical information, events and effects of ICTs in development. More specifically in this issue: the FCC plan to increase faster web access and innovation in telecommunications, making connectivity available to poor and rural communities; the iREACH rural empowerment programme in Cambodia; and workshops and conferences in Lebanon and India.
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    How iREACH has contributed to local communities
    (Informatics for Rural Empowerment and Community Health (iREACH), KH, 2009) Grunfeld, Helena; Hak, Sokleap; Pin, Tara
    The Informatics for Rural Empowerment and Community Health (iREACH), an ICT4D pilot project in Cambodia funded by International Development Research Center (IDRC), started in 2006. Using primary data from field research and secondary data from desk studies, the paper reports on whether and how iREACH has contributed to capabilities, empowerment, and sustainability (CES). The findings suggest iREACH has propelled communities along the CES virtuous spiral by contributing to capabilities in education, health, agriculture, and community cooperation. It has had an empowering influence particularly for women, who are now more involved in community activities. Community sustainability has improved through better farming skills.
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    i4d (information for development) : gender and ICTs, vol. VII no. 7, July-September 2009
    (Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies, 2009) Gupta, Ravi
    i4d contains articles, case studies and essays on the theme of ‘ICT for development’ (ICT4D) and related issues. The articles in this issue provide new ideas regarding gender and technology, covering topics such as the ‘Networking for Success’ project, initiated to train Nigerian women activists in use of web 2.0 tools; Gender empowerment and ICT4D in relation to Informatics for Rural Empowerment and Community Health (iREACH); ICTs and illiteracy eradication; alongside many other ICT projects aimed at overcoming the digital divide and securing sustainable livelihoods through ICT4D.
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    Outcome mapping learning community : newsletter no. 1, 2009
    (ODI, London, GB, 2009) Cardoso, Eva; Hearn, Simon
    The Outcome Mapping Learning Community is a global group of over 1200 individuals dedicated to collective learning and sharing of knowledge around Outcome Mapping (OM). The focus of this issue is complementary approaches and tools for OM. The newsletter also shares new resources and upcoming events - in particular the 2nd Outcome Mapping Users Conference in Uruguay, organized by the Latin America Centre for Outcome Mapping (CLAMA). Articles in the issue demonstrate a number of OM approaches, experiences, and tools that have been tried and tested by members of the OM community.
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    Technical evaluation report 61 : the world-wide inaccessible web, part 2 - internet routes
    (Athabasca University, Edmonton, AB, CA, 2007) Baggaley, Jon; Batpurev, Batchuluun; Klaas, Jim
    In the previous report in this series, Web browser loading times were measured in 12 Asian countries, and were found to be up to four times slower than commonly prescribed as acceptable. Failure of webpages to load at all was frequent. The current follow-up study compares these loading times with the complexity of the Internet routes linking the Web users and the Web servers hosting them. The study was conducted in the same 12 Asian countries, with the assistance of members of the International Development Research Centre’s PANdora distance education research network. The data were generated by network members in Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additional data for the follow-up study were collected in China. Using a ‘traceroute’ routine, the study indicates that webpage loading time is linked to the complexity of the Internet routes between Web users and the host server. It is indicated that distance educators can apply such information in the design of improved online delivery and mirror sites, notably in areas of the developing world which currently lack an effective infrastructure for online education.
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    iREACH : lessons from a community owned ICT network in Cambodia
    (Information Science Reference, Hershey, PA , US, 2011) Grunfeld, Helena; Siochrú, Seán Ó; Unger, Brian; Im, Sarun
    The Informatics for Rural Empowerment and Community Health (iREACH) project in Cambodia invited community members to become active participants in the production of the ICT environment, including the physical infrastructure, management, training, capacity building, content development and use. Two pilot community-owned networks in poor rural areas comprise both a cluster of local telecentres (10 in each area) and a mini-telecoms enterprise run by the communities. The paper describes the iREACH approach which focuses on capacity building in all aspects associated with operating a telecommunications business. Gender equality, livelihood matters, and governance issues also characterise the project.
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    Technical evaluation report 60 : the world-wide inaccessible web, part 1 - browsing
    (Athabasca University, Edmonton, AB, CA, 2007) Baggaley, Jon; Batpurev, Batchuluun
    Two studies are reported, comparing the browser loading times of webpages created using common Web development techniques. The loading speeds were estimated in 12 Asian countries by members of the PANdora network, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to conduct collaborative research in the development of effective distance education (DE) practices. An online survey tool with stopwatch-type counter was used. Responses were obtained from Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In most of the survey conditions, browser loading times were noted up to four times slower than commonly prescribed as acceptable. Failure of pages to load at all was frequent. The speediest loading times were observed when the online material was hosted locally, and was created either in the Docebo learning management system (LMS), or in the HTML option provided by the Moodle LMS. It is recommended that formative evaluation of this type should become standard practice in the selection and use of online programming techniques, in order to preserve the accessibility of the World-Wide-Web across large geographical distances, as for DE in the developing world.
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    Final technical report : blended technology education program; using technology to level education playing field in Mongolia", January 15, 2009 - January 15, 2010
    (Education Channel Television of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, MN, 2010) Natsagdorj, S.; Otgonjargal, O.; Otgonsuren, Ch.; Burenjargal, T.; Enkhmonkh, M.
    The project aimed to test whether good quality education content in computer science and English language training, can be delivered to children, especially to those who lack high quality educational resources, using the most recent development of technologies in the context of Mongolia- where 35% of the population is under the age of 18. Results revealed a clear impact on student performance, learning, interest, and skill development. Often children in rural and peri-urban areas lack critical information, guidance and counselling on career choice, social mobility, graduation and entrance examinations.
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    ICTs in school education : outsourced versus integrated approach
    (IT for Change, Bangalore, IN, 2009) Kasinathan, Gurumurthy
    Academics are increasingly using the Internet as an aid to teaching, encouraging students to retrieve information and undertake research for assignments. Use of research produced in the region appears to be discipline specific with Health and Life Sciences making greater use of outputs from the region. However, universities are not achieving research and publishing objectives due to lack of awareness of availability, and inaccessibility of research resources and platforms for dissemination. Future interventions need to address existing constraints, concerns and fears regarding Open Access, with establishment of a southern African regional publishing and dissemination platform that has appropriate bandwidth and infrastructure.
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    Computer learning programs in schools moving from BOOT models to an integrated approach : perspective paper on ICTs in education
    (IT for Change, Bangalore, IN, 2009) Kasinathan, Gurumurthy
    The paper is written primarily for decision makers in the education department regarding computer learning programs in schools (CLPS). Its focus is on the 'rollout' aspects of programmatic design. It analyzes the planning and implementation processes of CLPS in the Indian public education system. Putting computers in schools, and providing 'training and technical support' through an animator external to the school has by and large been a failure. CLPS design needs to be directed by those who understand the system well and work with it – educationists, including teacher educators and teachers, at both the program design level and the school levels.
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    ICT in the context of education system
    (IT for Change, Bangalore, IN, 2008) IT for Change
    The paper examines ICT systems in education, including teacher training and education policy. A proposed increase in the spending on ICTs in education from less than 1,000 crores in the 10th Five-Year Plan to more than 6,000 crores in the 11th Plan by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) reflects an urgency to harness ICTs for systemic change in the education sector in India. To understand the emerging scenario for implications for education, including aspects relating to equity and social justice, a progressive policy is needed that would inform programs initiated by the Government and other institutions.
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    Terminal report, 31 January 2004 - 31 December 2008 / Learning from Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) Research to Enhance Policymaking (Philippines)
    (Philippines. Department of Science and Technology, Manila, PH, 2009) de la Peña, Fortunato
    The report highlights outputs and outcomes, calls for proposals, activities and conferences, as well as Volume 1 of “Philippine Experiences in ICT4D” launched in 2007 during the National Science and Technology Week. The book was distributed to government, academic, private and civil society organizations which have programs, advocacy and/or interest in ICT4D. Members of the Philippine Congress were also included. Volume 2 was retitled “ICT4D, Serving People.” Twelve case studies from the conference series, calls for proposals and roundtable discussions on enhancing public service comprise this publication.
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    Self assessment for distance learning : self tests
    (National Medical University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, MN, 2005) National Medical University of Mongolia
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    Distance education technology in Asia : 1. past and present
    (Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, PK, 2007) Ahmed, Sheeraz; Amarsaikhan, Dashtseren; Attygala, Dilhari; Baggaley, Jon; Belawati, Tian
    The overall project became known as ‘PANdora’. See [www.pandora‐asia.org] This volume is the first collection of conclusions from existing Pan Asia Networking PANdora projects. The content covers: Accessibility, Acceptance and Effects of Distance Education in South Asia; E‐learning in Chinese Schools and Universities; Distance Education Technologies in Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, and Viet Nam (along with distance education policy); Evaluations of Distance‐based Delivery Methods; Training and Assessment in Distance Education; and E-Learning assessment. National issues are covered in the last chapter.
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    Place of hope : connecting people and organisations for rural development through multipurpose community telecentres in selected Philippine Barangays; a learning evaluation
    (Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Manila, PH, 2001) Harris, R.W.; Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
    This learning evaluation is part of the process to produce practical guidelines for the establishment of a sustainable network of multipurpose community telecentres (MCT) in Philippine barangays and, in the short term, to provide an input for decisions regarding the extension of the project and follow-up activities. The Philippine MCT project piloted the concept of rural development using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Among important outcomes, the project has successfully coordinated various government agencies towards the installation of four telecentres in Mindanao. Transcripts from centre interviews are provided.
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    Boîte de Pandore : un nouveau modèle pour l'éducation en Asie
    (CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2006) Waldick, Lisa