The learning computer: low bandwidth tool that bridges digital divide

This article reports on a project that explores strategies for narrowing the digital divide by providing a practicable e-learning option for the millions living outside the ambit of high performance computing and communication technology. The concept is introduced of alearning computer, a low bandwi...

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Published inEducational technology & society Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 143 - 155
Main Authors Johnson, Russell, Kemp, Elizabeth, Kemp, Ray, Blakey, Peter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palmerston North International Forum of Educational Technology & Society 01.01.2007
Subjects
Access to Computers
Access to Information
Bandwidths
Collaborative learning
Colleges & universities
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Networks
Computer System Design
Computer technology
Computers in education
Concept Formation
Courseware
Digital computers
Digital divide
Distance Education
Distance learning
Educational environment
Educational Strategies
Educational technology
Electronic Learning
Feasibility Studies
Full Length Articles
Information technology
Instructional Materials
Internet
Internet access
Learning styles
Personal computers
Program Development
Universities
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Summary:This article reports on a project that explores strategies for narrowing the digital divide by providing a practicable e-learning option for the millions living outside the ambit of high performance computing and communication technology. The concept is introduced of alearning computer, a low bandwidth tool that provides a simplified, specialised e-learning environment which works with or without an internet connection. This concept is contrasted with the Learning Management System model widely adopted by universities, in which teaching material is accessed as web pages from a central repository. The development of an initial prototype and its field testing under realistic conditions is reviewed, and plans for future work outlined.
ISSN:1176-3647
1436-4522
1436-4522