Practical Insights on Technology for ICT4D Projects

Ethnomathematics: an Anthropological Approach to Software in ICT4E

Ethnomathematics: an Anthropological Approach to Software in ICT4E

Published on: Nov 04 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - 1 Comment
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; When I was in elementary school, there was one computer game that trumped all of the others: Math Blaster....
Technology Should NOT be the Focus of India’s Educational Strategy

Technology Should NOT be the Focus of India’s Educational Strategy

Published on: Nov 02 2011 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
I am Pritam Kabe and I just spent the past 3 months in India looking at the education system and how ICT could play a role in improving student outcomes. After...
How cybercafes can thrive in a modern mobile Internet world

How cybercafes can thrive in a modern mobile Internet world

Published on: Oct 31 2011 by Guest Writer - 4 Comments
The greatest financial hurdles to open a computer cybercafe in Africa have been Line 1 on the Capex – Computers, and Line 1 on the Opex – Internet Access....
Do Not Commit the 3 Fatal Sins in Disregarding End Users in ICT4D

Do Not Commit the 3 Fatal Sins in Disregarding End Users in ICT4D

Published on: Oct 28 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - Comments Off on Do Not Commit the 3 Fatal Sins in Disregarding End Users in ICT4D
In witnessing and celebrating the acknowledgement of failure for several ICT4D organizations at Fail Faire DC 2011, attendees were able to reflect on several...
The Fail Faire DC 2011 Impact: A Renaissance of Failure in ICT4D

The Fail Faire DC 2011 Impact: A Renaissance of Failure in ICT4D

Published on: Oct 24 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Two weeks ago, ICTworks led the organization of Fail Faire DC, an amazing celebration of failure as a mark of leadership, innovation, and risk-taking in pushing...
If You’re Not Failing at ICT4D, You’re Not Trying Hard Enough

If You’re Not Failing at ICT4D, You’re Not Trying Hard Enough

Published on: Oct 19 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - 5 Comments
The word failure has always held a negative connotation. It makes sense. Failure represents effort, time, and money that did not produce results: a largely negative...
From Highs to Lows – Africa has world’s greatest broadband price decreases in 2010

From Highs to Lows – Africa has world’s greatest broadband price decreases in 2010

Published on: Oct 17 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
A few years ago, Internet access in Africa was crazy expensive. Entire projects would sink under the weight of a monthly broadband bill, often exceeding staff...
Seven Tips for Successful Youth Technology Programs

Seven Tips for Successful Youth Technology Programs

Published on: Oct 14 2011 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
I am Chris Coward and I recently attended a conference on Youth, Partnerships, Employability: From Innovation to Scale, hosted by the International Youth Foundation....
$15 Laptop and Projector: The best, most effective, and cheapest computer system for schools

$15 Laptop and Projector: The best, most effective, and cheapest computer system for schools

Published on: Oct 10 2011 by Wayan Vota - 10 Comments
With much hoopla, India has announced that it has a $65 Android tablet it is willing to subsidize to $35 for students and teachers. This has reignited the debate...
Why India’s $35 Aakash Android Tablet is an EduTech Red Herring for ICT Deployments in Education

Why India’s $35 Aakash Android Tablet is an EduTech Red Herring for ICT Deployments in Education

Published on: Oct 07 2011 by Wayan Vota - 15 Comments
This week, India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) announced the Aakash, a “$35” Android tablet computer they are boastfully claiming...
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