Thanks to Cissy Segujja for sharing her IT Training Modules for
Educators at <http://www.kyambogo.ac.ug/pdle/index.html>.
It is one of the best examples that I have seen so far. Such a thematic
approach is more "learner-friendly" and less abstract than the "fetch
and train" approach that some organizations/individuals have been using
in under-privileged countries. It works all the time and in every part
of the globe. Cissy's course reminds me of my "Computer Applications for
Educational Administrators," here in the United States. That was the
only way I was able to convince many conservative school administrators,
within a short time, that they could start using their computers by
themselves instead of hand-writing the letters and waiting for a
secretary, who called in sick, to come back in 2 to 3 days before they
could send out a few urgent letters to some parents and government
offices. I use the same treatment for "Math Phobia" ("Number Phobia")
among corporate managers while teaching "Mathematics For Decision
Makers."
Furthermore, before we start looking for a miracle, we have to
understand that a successful training outcome still requires a
combination key that is also embedded in good facilitation and follow-up
strategies, not just the curriculum per se. I'm sure Cissy can testify
to this.
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On Wednesday, May 18, 2005, Cissy Segujja wrote:
> I was involved in the development of an IT Training Curriculum for
> educators and the process was very collaborative. The educator's needs
> and uses of IT were examined before coming up with a comprehensive list
> of scenarios and activities.
>
> The IT Training Curriculum was then developed based on these scenarios
> and activities: <http://www.kyambogo.ac.ug/pdle/index.html>
>
> At the end of the day, the educators are learning to use IT as seen as a
> tool to advance their competence.
>
> Same applies to Training Curriculum for Rural Community Local
> Government.
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