The eLearning Africa conference was held in Lusaka, Zambia in May. Here are some stats on the conference:
eLearning Africa 2010 in a nutshell
1778 participants from 78 countries, 86% from Africa
323 speakers and chairpersons from 50 countries, 65% from Africa
16 ministers and one head of state from 9 countries (Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
52 journalists from 5 countries (Germany, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
52 exhibitors from 16 countries
Mobile Learning, Content Development and Open Source Solutions proved to be some of the most popular topics this year, with practical examples ranging from the use of mobile phones to aid health workers in remote areas to student-generated digital learning materials. You will find a variety of session summaries and participants’ reports on the eLA News Portal.
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Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
[…] e-Learning Africa 2010 provided strong evidence that mobile learning is already a very significant delivery medium now in Africa, mainly for non-formal and vocational learning, despite limitations on bandwidth, cost and the fact that most users do not have smart phones. However, mobile learning remains more accessible than learning through Internet-linked personal computers for all except a minority in Africa. […]