Fostering Conversations

Can New Technology Promote Dialogue?
...argues that we must extend our knowledge to include arenas that had been off limits, or at least of limited interest to communication for development practitioners previously - such as gaming, social networking, personal blogging, or text messaging. "If such technology is now interactive - moving into the realm of dialogue and debates - then why aren't we using it more often to do good?"...

Distance Learning in Micronesia: Participants' Experiences in a Virtual Classroom Using Synchronous Technologies
...students "met" each week with the instructor using a web-conferencing software that is optimised for low-bandwidth. "As supported by the literature on high-context cultures with a preference for group-oriented learning, this mode allowed participants to discuss content with their peers and within their cultural context..."

eHealth

Making the eHealth Connection: Global Partnerships, Local Solutions
...an in-person and online gathering place aims to help focus greater global attention on the under-utilised opportunities associated with use of ICTs for improving health, as well as to support the development of a sustainable plan for rolling out internet-based platforms, to promote interoperability and open standards, and to encourage new partnerships, collaborations, and coalitions...

Global Health TV
...uses ICT to enable health organisations around the world to share the work they are doing to address complex global health problems with a diverse audience. Many who are broadcasting their work are operating in remote areas where previously it was difficult for them to share their stories and examples of their best working practices...