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UPDATE: Ghana Distance Learning Conference - May 20 - 22, 1998; At the end, please find an update, and an invitation to volunteer help with the planning and implementation
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A f r i c a - B r a z i l - C u b a P r o g r a m s
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Internships / Travel-Study / EduTouring / Experiential / Study Abroad ____________________________________________________________________
AASP
EDUCATIONAL / Travel Programs to AFRICA & BRAZIL & CUBA for 1997 / 1998 / 1999
Offers an intense immersion in and exposure to traditional and modern life, a unique educational experience that is both career-enhancing and profoundly personal and relevant in our Global Village.
Select from among several different travel itineraries, program themes, and dates year round.
CONTACT: Professor Harold Rogers President, AASP
19 S. LaSalle St., Suite 301 Chicago, IL 60603
Ph: 312-443-0929; 773-684-7309; FAX: 773-684-6967
Best to call for an application; or E-mail your name & full address to BOTH:
1- "Update/Information" <AASP@Juno.Com> 2- "Brochure/Application" <AfricanEduTravel@Yahoo.Com>
WHEN TO APPLY? We are now accepting applications. COUNTRIES: Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, The Gambia, Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia, Brazil, Cuba
ACTIVITIES & SITES: Urban centers; rural villages; cultural and historical sites; geographic and natural landmarks; explore traditional life, linguistic and ethnic diversity; experience a unique blend of human warmth, vitality of spirit, and determination; leave the beaten path to see, feel and appreciate what few tourists ever would or could.
DURATION: Programs range from 1 week to 3 weeks, beginning variously in December, February, June, July & August.
Special programs with particular themes may be arranged.
COST: Fees start at $995 - the lowest cost anywhere for a program of this scope; includes travel, accommodations, breakfast & full daily program -- led by Dr. Rogers and experienced AASP staff.
ACADEMIC CREDIT: Students typically arrange to receive academic credit with their respective schools, from 5 to 10 units, or through AASP.
WHO CAN APPLY? Participation is open to professionals, students, non-students, technicals, and interested others. All are welcome. Applications now accepted.
HOW TO RAI$E THE FUND$? Please go to the Websites below where you will find superb help with fundraising -- how to obtain grants, scholarships and loans; how to receive support from your campus or department; how to appeal to groups and organizations both on campus and in the community; and how to win support from businesses, charities and foundations. Succeeding will largely be a matter of your asking and being persistent.
Virtually all who make an effort to raise the funds, do succeed.
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html http://www.fund-raising.com/ideabank3.html (a cornucopia of ideas!) http://www.studyabroad.com/handbook/costs.html#aid
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Contact us to receive the application, brochure with itineraries, program details and special features. For faster response, it's best to phone: 312-443-0929; 773-684-7309 ______________________________________________________________________
ABOUT US...
The African American Studies Program, established in 1981, is a non-profit organization committed to broadening educational, cultural and political perspectives about African countries, societies and peoples. More than just a tour, we offer a variety of educational experiences in each country to heighten awareness and understanding. Our programs are open to anyone who has an interest in learning more about Africa and the African Diaspora.
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Your Invitation to Help...
UPDATE ON THE GHANA DISTANCE LEARNING/INFO TECH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN ACCRA: MAY 20 - 22 1998
VOLUNTEERING HELP ON BEHALF OF THE ACCRA DISTANCE LEARNING CONFERENCE, VIA INFORMAL DISCUSSION BY E-MAIL
FOR INFO, CONTACT: "DR. OSEI DARKWA" <darkwa@tigger.cc.uic.edu> Faculty, University of Illinois-Chicago
Please contact Dr. Darkwa if you would like to participate pro bono in the planning and implementation of this conference, or play some other role in the area of your interest.
You are invited to join the E-Mail discussion group GHACLAD-SCOPE which has been set up to promote and carry out the conference, including making all arrangements, resolving any problems, and fine-tuning the agenda and program.
A number of IT and Distance Learning consultants/specialists/academicians and students interested in African education and business networking, participate in this list and in the general conference effort.
You are invited to get involved.
To join the List, please send a msg with "subscribe ghaclad-scope" in the body to:
majordomo@igc.org
You will immediately be added to the GHAGLAD-SCOPE discussion group.
To contact the moderators of this list or to obtain additional information, write to:
owner-ghaclad-scope@igc.org and darkwa@tigger.cc.uic.edu
HOW TO LET VOLU IN ACCRA, GHANA -- the Conference sponsor -- KNOW OF YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP
VOLU needs volunteers to help out on various conference-related tasks, by means of informal discussion by E-Mail.
All inquiries about volunteering and task assignments should be directed to both:
"Dr Osei Darkwa"<darkwa@tigger.cc.uic.edu> Faculty, University of Illinois - Chicago
and,
"Francis Donkor - Gen. Secty" <volughana@ug.gn.apc.org>
Thanks!
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FINAL DATES OF CONFERENCE
May 20-22, 1998
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE
a) To initiate a long-term effort to promote electronic networking for economic and educational development in Africa.
b) To examine the future of education in electronic classroms without walls
c) To explore the barriers to developing transnational goals for infusing computer literacy into primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Africa
d) To strengthen the capacity of grassroots organizations and low income communities to initiate, choose, plan and manage their own self help projects through computer technology and information systems.
FOCUS OF THE CONFERENCE
This conference focuses on the use of information technology to enhance economic,social, cultural, and educational development of African countries.
SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE INCLUDE: ST1: Instructional Use of Information Systems in Africa ST2: Role of Internet Providers in Africa ST3: Community-Based Computing Services ST4: Computer Literacy and Distance Education: Curse and Blessing ST5: Computer Security Issues, Concepts and Resources ST6: Telecottages and Software Development in Africa ST7: Social Implications of Information Technology in Africa ST8: Application of Information Systems in Government and Businesses ST9: Technology in Developing Countries: Dividing or Uniting ST10: Age and Gender Issues in the Use of Information Systems in Africa ST11: The Use of Digital Library Resources in Education, Science, and Technology ST12: Ethical Norms in the Development and Use of New Information and Communication Technologies
ST13: How To Create a Distance Learning Course and How to Make it Work.
ST14: Conventional vs Distance Learning: Perspectives from Faculty and Students--Benefits, Dilemmas, Questions
ST15: Linking Classrooms Between the North and the South Through Distance Learning: Curriculum Construction and Cost-Sharing
ST16: Distance Learning and Academic Freedom in Africa/Linking with Africa via Distance Learing: A View from Historically Black Colleges and universities
EXPECTED RESULTS AND PRODUCTS:
* The creation of an awareness of computer literacy needs at the community and grassoots level;
* A catalog of demonstration effects on public opinion in terms of what information technology can offer for national and international development; * A report on possibilities and barriers to developing broad-based goals for infusing computer literacy into primary, secondary, and tertiary in Africa;
* A report on how to strengthen the capacity of grassroots organizations and low-income communities to initiate, choose, and manage their own self help projects through computer technology and information systems;
* A catalog of sharable ideas/resources towards understanding the state of information technology in Africa and how information technology is being applied at various levels in Africa.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Pofessionals / experts Students Government officials and policy makers Practitioners engaged in economic and educational development Researchers Persons interested in education and networking in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East Information technologists Promoters of global education and new strategies NGO's, international development organizations Organizations / researchers focusing on gender issues etc.
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Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. R. Westerfield EduNet Global Curricular & Scholastic Networking
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