International Disability Educational Alliance (IDEAnet)
Abstract
During the course of the past five years, there has been exponential growth in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and in the development of new ways to share information online. The CIR's distance education programs aimed at providing training to rehabilitation service providers in areas recovering from conflict have always relied on a blended approach, combining online delivery with hands-on workshops. By delivering training online, a wider audience can be reached while ensuring cost-effectiveness. In addition to the CIR's training modules for rehabilitation service providers, virtual Communities of Practice (vCoPs) and the development of Open Content have been fostered within a Knowledge Management platform. Through these vCoPs and online social networking tools, it has been possible for the CIR to facilitate educational and capacity-building activities by organizing the telemedicine constituency online, while simultaneously providing access to medical knowledge and necessary training to healthcare providers in remote or underserved areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA580417
Entities
People
- William Kolby Smith