Question

Portfolio Section C: ICT4D Applications in your Sector of Development

Answer 1

Information and Communications Technologies for Development (ICT4D) aims at connecting the digital divide and ensure on the usage of most up to date usage of communications technologies by making use of TV, mobile phones, satellite systems, computers etc. through distant learning and offering sessions through video-conferencing. The good usage of ICT4D is seen in academics to offer education to the rural population group by helping the academicians, scholars and federal government.

For academicians, it is easy for them to prepare and deliver the teaching material thru ICT4D by acquiring computer skills. Another aspect is towards post college learning among scholar population. This encourages scholars or students to work in technology enhanced work settings or environment. Also, attending session through videoconferencing or over the conference calls at particular study centers. Through ICT4D it is easy have uninterrupted download of teaching resources (may be in the form of multimedia, online portals etc.). Thus, ICT4D has gained lot of pace in offering asynchronous teaching and learning. For example, 24/7 availaibility of online course materials or broadcast of education programs through TV. Lastly, with ICT4D , learners have no longer dependencies on printed study material and using latest technologies effortlessly prepares them to overcome any hurdle in the business environment.