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Mon Mar 14 22:19:28 EAT 2011

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From: Gerard Ross <ross at isoc.org>
Date: 2011/3/14
Subject: [Ngl-candidates] Applications now open - Next Generation Leaders
eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures” (English
and French)
To: ngl-candidates at elists.isoc.org

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Applications now open - Next Generation Leaders eLearning
programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”
(English and French)
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Applications are now open for the Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders
(NGL) eLearning programme “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”.

<
http://www.diplomacy.edu/registration/Register.aspx?IDprogramme=5601a517-757e-4320-8ae0-b2631a76765e
>

The Internet Society is pleased to call for applications from talented
individuals seeking to join the new generation of Internet leaders, who will
address the critical technology, policy, business, and education challenges
that lie ahead.

Following the successful launch of the programme last year, in 2011 the
Internet Society is offering concurrent classes in English and French. Both
classes will start in the week of 16 May 2011.

The course, “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”, is delivered by
the DiploFoundation through their eLearning platform and learning
methodology and features weekly online discussions of the course materials,
moderated by a tutor and an expert facilitator.

The NGL programme is designed to advance the careers of individuals who have
the potential to become local, regional, and international leaders within
the Internet technology, policy, and governance communities. The curriculum
empowers participants to share their particular expertise with colleagues
while acquiring knowledge in areas outside of their specialties.

Places in the eLearning course are strictly limited, so all applications
will be subject to a thorough selection process.

 * The deadline for applications is 8 April 2011. *

The Programme
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The programme offers 20-25 places in each class for professionals from
diverse stakeholder backgrounds in the fields of Internet technology,
governance, and policy. Both courses are open to individuals from around the
world. The programme will be conducted entirely online.

The programme includes four thematic parts, which take place over six months
during 2011 (May to October, with an exam in the first week of November):

- The History of the Internet
- Technical Background - Internet Standards and Technology
- Internet Governance and Policy
- Emerging issues – Studies in Internet Policies, Processes and Diplomacy

Learning activities take place in an online classroom and include analysis
of course materials, interactive group discussions using a variety of
communication tools, assignments, and exams. Successful participants will
receive a certificate of completion of the programme.

Languages
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Course materials and moderated online discussions for each course are in
English and French, respectively.

Target Audience
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The project is designed for Internet Society members from academia, the
public sector, technology industries, and civil society who are committed to
the ongoing expansion of an open, sustainable Internet.

Applications from the following categories of individuals from both
developed and developing countries are encouraged:

- officials in governmental ministries and departments dealing
 with ICT-related issues (for example, telecommunications,
 culture, education, foreign affairs, justice)
- officials in regulatory authorities or institutions dealing
 with Information Society, Internet, and ICT-related issues
- postgraduate students and researchers (for example,
 telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics,
 development studies, sociology)
- engineers in the Internet field
- civil society activists in the Internet field
- journalists covering Internet-related issues
- business people in the Internet field (for example, those
 managing ISPs or involved in software development).

Timeline
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- 14 March:   2011 Call for Applications begins
- 8 April:    2011 Call for Applications ends
- 28 April:   Selection Results released
- 16 May:     Online classes commence

Requirements
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Applicants are required to have:

- met the age requirement (20-40 years old)
- a basic awareness of, and interest in, Internet-related issues
- knowledge and experience of the multi-stakeholder approach in
 international affairs
- a professional background and relevant work or academic experience
 in the Internet field
- member status in ISOC
- fluency in English or French
- good writing skills, ability to summarize information, and focus on
 details
- regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient)
- minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during each thematic part of
 the online course (this is perhaps the single most important
 requirement and should be evaluated seriously by any potential applicant)
- readiness to participate in online consultations (once a week at specified
 times)

Deadline for Applications
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The deadline for applications is 8 April  2011, by midnight UTC/GMT.

How to Apply
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For more information about the full Next Generation Leaders programme,
including details on how to apply to either eLearning course, please visit:

   http://www.internetsociety.org/leaders

If you have any questions, please contact <leaders at internetsociety.org>.

The Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by Nominet Trust and
operates under the patronage of the European Commission for Information
Society and Media. Delivery of the eLearning programme in French is
sponsored by AFNIC.

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