ICT for Development (5 ECTS) 175617
(Tietotekniikan globaalit vaikutukset)
The course will be carried out with CIMO North-South-South partner of the University of Joensuu and UniPID-network
Preliminary information:
Note 1! Course will start 13.3. 2008.
Note 2! Pre-register in the WebOodi of University of Joensuu or by email to Tuija Tiihonen (tuija.tiihonen(et)uku.fi)
Note3! The course is advanced/master level course in Computer Science
Note4! If you are not a student at Finnish Universities, you can study the course through Open University of University of Joensuu (40€)
Content
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with topics related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for development. The course concentrates on the challenges of ICTs for developing countries. Themes of the course include the basics of developmental steps of ICT, the role of ICT in different operational environments, the social effects of ICT, teaching and learning in context, Information Systems for development, and evaluation of ICT projects. See also the preliminary structure.
ObjectivesAfter the course the student has a general understanding of context related issues of ICT, is able to identify the basic needs of ICT in different environments, and is aware if the local challenges of ICT in the globalizing world.
Methods
Students will participate (online)seminars, study online materials, complete activating assignments, and carry out intercultural projects.
Timetable
Starting seminar 13.3. at 12-14 (UTC/GMT+2) Room T/2D309 (also online and offline option later)
Ending seminar 6.5. at 10-14 (also online option)More Information:
Mikko Vesisenaho (firstname.lastname@cs.joensuu.fi),
Tuija Tiihonen (firstname.lastname@uku.fi),
Last updated: 12.3.2008 Mikko Vesisenaho, firstname.lastname@cs.joensuu.fi