The state of mobile phone learning in Africa

Talent Ng’andwe (2010) Mobile Phone Learning on the Move in Africa, e-Learning Africa News Portal, June 28

From the article:

By 2009, about one third of the African population had a mobile phone subscription – as opposed to only 8.7% using the Internet through desktop computers [...]

Should Africa continue to invest in ICT?

Student computer access, Soshangave, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Photo: © Tony Bates, 2009

This was the topic of a debate at the e-Learning Africa 2010 conference in Lusaka in May.

A report on the debate can found at: http://www.elearning-africa.com/newsportal/english/news255.php

I suggest that this be read in conjunction with:

Reisberg, L. (2010) [...]

Integrating technology in Zambian schools

Chikunduzi, L. (2010) Digital lessons at Copperbelt College e-Learning Africa News Portal, May

This article shows how one school managed to train all its teachers and students to use computers, and its broader impact.

Using e-learning for peace-making in Northern Kenya

Kyama, R. and Mwaura, N. (2010) Peacemaking with e-learning in Kenya e-Learning Africa 2010 News Portal, May

From the article (well worth reading in full):

In Kenya’s remote North Rift, the eLearning project “Good School Neighbours” is helping to bring peace to armed and nomadic peoples. The project gives students, teachers and [...]

Graphic evidence of e-learning in Africa

eLearning Africa (2010) How ICTs Are Changing the Way We Live – The eLearning Africa 2010 Photo Competition eLearning Africa 2010 Newsletter, No. 7, May 20

This is the most inspiring posting on e-learning I have seen since I have been doing this web site.

Click here to see the winning 10 photographs in [...]