[WSIS CS-Plenary] SANTEC: Educational Technology for Development Network - Invitation to join the global network 2007

[Nyangkwe Agien Aaron]

Thanks for the info.
However I just this on the BBC and will like to share it with others
so that a debate can ensue.
 Just click on this link. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6198125.stm
Nyangkwe

On 12/31/06, Fouad Riaz Bajwa <bajwa at fossfp.org> wrote:
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> Dear Colleagues and Members,
>
> SANTEC is a global enabling network of educational technology practitioners
> with an interest in educational technology in developing environments. The
> aim of the SANTEC is to be a community of practice that facilitates and
> supports collaborative ventures and effects synergies amongst members.
>
> SANTEC started its operations in June 2003 and now have more than 1000
> members from across the world. SANTEC draws together individuals, institutes
> of higher education, private sector organizations and other institutions as
> a community of practice in an ultimately financially sustainable programme
> of research, training and professional services in educational technology
> thereby creating regional connections and effecting synergies among members.
>
> SANTEC maintains a strong community of active members through its online
> collaboration environment and an international board. You are invited to
> register as a SANTEC member in the new SANTEC collaboration environment at
> http://kngforge.uwc.ac.za/santec where you can participate in wiki projects,
> start your own blog, meet other members, participate in online seminars,
> experience pod casting, have a CHAT and much more!
>
> Upcoming Opportunities:
> 1. A face-to-face SANTEC conference is planned for 2008 in Cape Town, South
> Africa - more details to follow...
> 2. The first seminar in the 2007 Online Seminar Series will be "Pod casting
> in e-learning" and will take place in February 2007 (week will be
> announced). The presenter is Prof Derek Keats, Executive Director,
> Information & Communication Services, University of the Western Cape, South
> Africa. More info to follow...
>
> Some of the important advantages to join SANTEC are:
>
> - There are NO membership fees. Don't delay - register in the new SANTEC
> - Access to the SANTEC online collaboration site where you can create a
> personal homepage, participate in wiki projects, start your own blog, meet
> other members, participate in online seminars, experience pod casting, have
> a CHAT and much more! Go to http://kngforge.uwc.ac.za/santec/
> - Access to regular online seminars on pertinent topics
> - Access to the weekly SANTEC Newsletter with relevant international news
> - Access to the SANTEC Email List
> - Recognized status as a member of an esteemed network
> - Receiving support in Educational Technology projects
> - Possible consultancies
> - Opportunities for participation in pertinent regional research projects
> - Being kept informed of the latest developments in educational technology
> for development
> - Networking with professionals in the field
> - Reduced conference fees
> - Reduced subscription fees to SANTEC Publications
> - Participating at reduced rates in relevant training and education
> programmes....and maybe more importantly, SANTEC is a mechanism whereby you
> could make a positive contribution regarding educational technology in
> developing environments through active participation and posting of relevant
> information through the SANTEC Email Discussion List and in the wiki of the
> SANTEC collaboration site active participation in the online seminars active
> participation in the wiki projects.
>
> Anticipating active participation from you in the SANTEC education and
> research community!
>
> * You are further welcome to join the SANTEC Email Discussion list by
> completing the form at
> http://mailman.unisa.ac.za/mailman/listinfo/santecemaillist
>
> * Also subscribe to the weekly SANTEC newsletter by completing the form at
> http://mailman.unisa.ac.za/mailman/listinfo/santecnewsletter
>
> A Happy New Year and kind regards from SANTEC.
>
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> Fouad Riaz Bajwa
> Member of the Board (Asia)
> Identification of relevant projects
> SANTEC – Educational Technology For Development
> http://www.santecnetwork.org
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