[kictanet] Digital Confessions

Thu Mar 31 17:14:02 EAT 2016

Another useful read, based on the EdTech research we have conducted in
Kenya on behalf of various clients:
http://ihub.co.ke/blogs/26539/lessons-learned-from-edtech-research-in-kenya

Regards,
Nanjira Sambuli
Research Lead
iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research> |
UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting
<http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting>
*Mobile:* +254722481566
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On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 5:12 PM, Nanjira Sambuli <nanjira at ihub.co.ke> wrote:

> Dear Mildred,
> iHub Research conducted a M&E study on behalf of Karibu Centre, in Thika.
> The report will be out next week, and will share a link once it's uploaded.
> We will also have an event on April 21st to discuss the study's findings
> and what they mean for computers and education of students.
>
> Out of curiosity, what rubbed you the wrong way about the presentation?
> There have been a range of studies from various country contexts that have
> shown the same. I'd recommend Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama. He was at
> Microsoft Research and worked on a lot of EdTech projects in India, many of
> which failed. I penned an article recently on the need to stop thinking
> that tech, in and of itself, will make up for deficiencies, such as
> teachers, electricity etc, and quote some excerpts of his book:
> http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/-/620/3113684/-/4bfo09/-/index.html
>
> I will keep you posted on the report and event. Good evening.
>
>
> Regards,
> Nanjira Sambuli
> Research Lead
> iHub <http://www.ihub.co.ke/> | Research <http://www.ihub.co.ke/research>
>  | UXLab <http://www.ihub.co.ke/uxlab> | Consulting
> <http://www.ihub.co.ke/consulting>
> *Mobile:* +254722481566
> *Skype:* nanjirasambuli | *Twitter:* @NiNanjira
>
>
>
>
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>>    1. Re: Digital Confessions (Mildred Achoch)
>>    2. Re: Digital Confessions (waudo siganga)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:26:17 -0700
>> From: Mildred Achoch <mildandred at gmail.com>
>> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Digital Confessions
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> I too attended the Digital Content Creation Expo as an exhibitor (poetry
>> blog book). The morning sessions were very informative and I will compile
>> a
>> summary of points that stood out for me as a content creator and will
>> share
>> them by end of next week.
>>
>> One key issue that really rubbed me the wrong way was when a certain
>> publisher cited a  study, which I would love to read, that said something
>> along the lines of computers did not make much of a difference in terms of
>> academic performance of students; or computers actually were detrimental
>> to
>> the performance of students. My hackles rise when such comments are made,
>> even when being cited from studies, because lets face it, anyone can do a
>> study and depending on the data used, the method of study, time,
>> constraints etc, one can tilt a study to favor a certain preconceived
>> notion. It did not escape my attention that the person quoting the study
>> was a member of the publishing fraternity but that's just an aside.
>>
>> My question is: could anyone send my way studies both supporting the
>> above-mentioned position and also studies that refute it? I would prefer
>> to
>> make an informed decision regarding my stance on this. Right now I am
>> biased towards the idea that computers make a world of difference in the
>> learning process but again, I'd rather be wrong based on facts than right
>> based on my own preferences.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Mildred Achoch.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> > Happy Thursday,
>> > The Digital Confessions!
>> >
>> > Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content
>> Creation
>> > Expo @ KICD.
>> >
>> > It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by
>> > raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the future
>> > without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan Education
>> > system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular!
>> >
>> > I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to
>> > eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players.
>> >
>> > With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are
>> mourning
>> > in  celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest
>> Catholic
>> > TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and other symbolic
>> > ceremonies right into the living room.
>> > Until the digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a
>> > blackout to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when
>> the
>> > comical Bamba man started being aired on radio.
>> > What is amazing is that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started
>> watching
>> > over 30 years later! WHY?
>> > Someone needs to explain this.
>> >
>> > Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting!
>> >
>> > But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be put
>> in
>> > place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy and paste
>> > solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators!
>> > My people perish for lack of knowledge!
>> > Please stand to be counted.
>> >
>> > Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come!
>> >
>> > Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations!
>> >
>> > Have a blessed day.
>> >
>> > Regards/Wangari
>> > On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
>> > kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke');>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Those interested may follow remotely.
>> > >
>> > > Regards
>> > >
>> > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> > > From: "Joly MacFie" <joly at punkcast.com
>> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','joly at punkcast.com');>>
>> > > Date: Mar 29, 2016 11:35 PM
>> > > Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School on Internet
>> > Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS
>> > > To: "internetpolicy at elists.isoc.org
>> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','internetpolicy at elists.isoc.org');>" <
>> > InternetPolicy at elists.isoc.org
>> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','InternetPolicy at elists.isoc.org');>>
>> > > Cc:
>> > >
>> > > ?We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go.
>> > Vint's opening keynote is superb.?
>> > >
>> > > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth
>> > South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the
>> Organization
>> > of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main
>> objective
>> > of the South School on Internet Governance is t"
>> > >
>> > > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South School
>> on
>> > Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the Organization of American
>> > States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The main objective of the
>> > South School on Internet Governance is to train new leaders of opinion
>> in
>> > all aspects related with Internet Governance, from a global perspective
>> and
>> > with focus on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains
>> > university and postgraduate students from the region and from the rest
>> of
>> > the world in understanding the complexity related with Internet
>> Governance
>> > and its importance in the future of the Internet. Speakers include Vint
>> > Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill
>> > Drake, and Danny Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both
>> > English and Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on
>> > the Internet Society Livestream Channel.
>> > >
>> > > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG)
>> > > Where: Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC
>> > > When: Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016
>> > > Agenda:
>> >
>> http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.pdf
>> > > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive)
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel!
>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
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>> From: waudo siganga <emailsignet at mailcan.com>
>> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
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>> Mildred - I don't think the issue is so much "computers". A computer is
>> just a facilitating device to which you can apply almost anything. I'd
>> say what makes the difference is the content and applications as
>> distinct from the computer itself.
>>
>> Waudo
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 31, 2016, at 04:26 PM, Mildred Achoch via kictanet wrote:
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I too attended the Digital Content Creation Expo as an exhibitor
>> > (poetry blog book). The morning sessions were very informative and I
>> > will compile a summary of points that stood out for me as a content
>> > creator and will share them by end of next week.
>> >
>> > One key issue that really rubbed me the wrong way was when a certain
>> > publisher cited a ?study, which I would love to read, that said
>> > something along the lines of computers did not make much of a
>> > difference in terms of academic performance of students; or computers
>> > actually were detrimental to the performance of students. My hackles
>> > rise when such comments are made, even when being cited from studies,
>> > because lets face it, anyone can do a study and depending on the data
>> > used, the method of study, time, constraints etc, one can tilt a study
>> > to favor a certain preconceived notion. It did not escape my attention
>> > that the person quoting the study was a member of the publishing
>> > fraternity but that's just an aside.
>> >
>> > My question is: could anyone send my way studies both supporting the
>> > above-mentioned position and also studies that refute it? I would
>> > prefer to make an informed decision regarding my stance on this. Right
>> > now I am biased towards the idea that computers make a world of
>> > difference in the learning process but again, I'd rather be wrong
>> > based on facts than right based on my own preferences.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Mildred Achoch.
>> >
>> >  On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Wangari Kabiru via kictanet
>> >  <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>> >> Happy Thursday, The Digital Confessions!
>> >> Today marks yet another epic opportunity with the Digital Content
>> >> Creation Expo @ KICD.
>> >> It is my prayer that our Tech community will rise up to be counted by
>> >> raising the bar on what goes to our school-kids now and into the
>> >> future without fear or favour. At this crucial time when the Kenyan
>> >> Education system is undergoing reforms, go for the jugular!
>> >> I take the illustration of Digital TV which raised uproar even to
>> >> eliciting Government ultimatums to industry players.
>> >> With the Easter season wrapping up, millions across the world are
>> >> mourning in? celebration of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the
>> >> largest Catholic TV Station. EWTN has brought the papacy, Israel and
>> >> other symbolic ceremonies right into the living room. Until the
>> >> digital wars opened up in Kenya, millions of Kenyans had a blackout
>> >> to this now favorite station. Actually most heard of it when the
>> >> comical Bamba man started being aired on radio. What is amazing is
>> >> that EWTN started in 1978, the Kenyan started watching over 30 years
>> >> later! WHY? Someone needs to explain this.
>> >> Another angle, Vernacular TV is so exciting!
>> >> But most significant, in this knowledge age, all efforts should be
>> >> put in place to leap-frog while not just following trends with copy
>> >> and paste solutions. We must create our our Generation of Creators!
>> >> My people perish for lack of knowledge! Please stand to be counted.
>> >> Please save us from digital confessions 30 years to come!
>> >> Do have inspired, next-generation deliberations!
>> >> Have a blessed day.
>> >> Regards/Wangari On Mar 30, 2016 07:58, Barrack Otieno via kictanet
>> >> <*FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack on
>> >> your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='_javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvm-
>> >> l','kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke');_'. For more information on
>> >> phishing click here.*> wrote:
>> >>  >
>> >>  > Those interested may follow remotely.
>> >>  >
>> >>  > Regards
>> >>  >
>> >>  > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Joly MacFie"
>> >>  > <*FastMail WARNING: URL text contains a possible JavaScript attack
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>> >>  > URL='_javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','joly at punkcast.com');_'. For
>> >>  > more information on phishing click here.*> Date: Mar 29, 2016
>> >>  > 11:35 PM Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TUE-FRI: South School
>> >>  > on Internet Governance 2016 #SSIGOAS To: "*FastMail WARNING: URL
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>> >>  > JavaScript attack on your machine. URL disabled. Original URL='_j-
>> >>  > avascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','InternetPolicy at elists.isoc.org');_'.
>> >>  > For more information on phishing click here.*> Cc:
>> >>  >
>> >>  > ?We are most of the way through day one, but there's plenty to go.
>> >>  > Vint's opening keynote is superb.?
>> >>  >
>> >>  > joly posted: "From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the
>> >>  > Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at
>> >>  > the Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters in
>> >>  > Washington, DC. The main objective of the South School on Internet
>> >>  > Governance is t"
>> >>  >
>> >>  > From Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 the Eighth South
>> >>  > School on Internet Governance (SSIG) will be held at the
>> >>  > Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington,
>> >>  > DC. The main objective of the South School on Internet Governance
>> >>  > is to train new leaders of opinion in all aspects related with
>> >>  > Internet Governance, from a global perspective and with focus on
>> >>  > the Latin America and Caribbean Region. The program trains
>> >>  > university and postgraduate students from the region and from the
>> >>  > rest of the world in understanding the complexity related with
>> >>  > Internet Governance and its importance in the future of the
>> >>  > Internet. Speakers include Vint Cerf, Veni Markovski, Raquel
>> >>  > Gatto, Larry Strickling, John Curran, Bill Drake, and Danny
>> >>  > Sepulveda. The entire event will be webcast in both English and
>> >>  > Spanish. The English version will be relayed and archived on the
>> >>  > Internet Society Livestream Channel.
>> >>  >
>> >>  > What: Eighth South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) Where:
>> >>  > Organization of American States (OAS) HQ,Washington, DC When:
>> >>  > Tuesday March 29 to Friday April 1 2016 Agenda:
>> >>  >
>> http://www.gobernanzainternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SSIG_schedule.pdf
>> >>  > Webcast: http://livestre.am/5l2tN (English relay / archive)
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >  --
>> > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel!
>> > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
>> >
>> >
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