Nthaga, L. (2009) Rural Botswana Goes Online eLearning Africa Newsletter, May 12
Botswana has mobilised a project for the establishment of information centres equipped with a broad range of digital services across the country, including access to local and community information; eGovernment offerings such as requesting birth certificates , passport applications and school registration; as well as access to distance learning facilities. At the moment 25 centres are functional – most of them in post offices – and an additional 25 centres are being set up.
Leatile Nthaga will present in the session “Supporting Rural Learners with ICT-Enhanced Solutions” on Friday, May 29th, 2009, 15:45 – 17:00 at the eLearning Africa 2009 conference in Dakar, Senegal.
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.
