Illustrative case study of NetTel@Africa
By Matthew Mitchell (in press April 2005), chapter published in the Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology, Idea Group Reference: Hershey, PA
Abstract: NetTel@Africa (NetTel) is a transnational capacity development program focused on improving the policy and regulatory environment for the information communication technologies (ICT) and telecommunications (telecom) sectors. The overall goal of NetTel is to expand access to ICT and telecom services for all citizens in Africa. To achieve this broad goal, NetTel seeks to leverage advanced level policy making and regulatory controls to stimulate private sector investment in services and infrastructure and to promote the adaptation and application of ICT and telecom services by governments, businesses, schools, and communities. This section provides an overview of the NetTel program, focusing on the structure, principles, practices, and lesson learned from this on-going initiative.
Exploring the Future of the Digital Divide Through Ethnographic Futures Research
By Matthew Mitchell (November 4, 2002), journal article published in First Monday, Volume 7, Number 11.
Abstract: Exploring the Future of the Digital Divide through Ethnographic Futures Research by Matthew M. Mitchell. This study examines leaders who work for social change in an information society. Grounded in the notion that leadership and social change are necessarily future oriented, this study attempts to learn how those who lead the effort to ameliorate the digital divide in Washington State perceive the optimistic, pessimistic, and most probable futures. In this study, the digital divide is framed as a social problem that is caused, in part, by inequities in the ability to access and to use information communication technologies. Furthermore, this study is concerned that the digital divide impacts the opportunities for participation in social and economic arrangements, which may be a threat to social and economic justice.
Can ICT Stimulate Economic Development?
By: Bill Gillis and Matthew Mitchell
This brief article explores the challenges faced by those who attempt to document the attribution between information communication technologies (ICT) and development. After introducing this challenge, a model used by the WSU Center to Bridge the Digital Divide is presented as a helpful tool for making sense of the relationship between ICT and economic development. Paper originally published by the Benton Foundation's Digital Divide Network Download a PDF copy of the article here »
Presentation for ADEC Award: Profile of NetTel as an Educational Program
By Matthew Mitchell Presentation as runner-up recipient of ADEC's Excellence in Distance Education Award at the All ADEC Conference, April, 2005 New Orleans, Louisiana Download the Power Point presentation here »
Convergence of ICT and Culture
By Matthew Mitchell (in press April 2005), chapter published in the Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology, Idea Group Reference: Hershey, PA
Abstract: Participants in development projects and programs that strategically utilize Information Communication Technologies (ICT) are engaged in activities that have culturally-relevant impacts. At local and regional levels, there may be approaches to implementing ICT-based development projects that are appropriately contextualized for different socio-cultural systems. Such approaches need to look beyond short-term outputs and mid-term outcomes and give adequate focus on long-term impacts. It is possible to analyze the long-term impacts of ICT-based development projects through a number of different lenses, one of which is the concept of "convergence."
16th Annual Conference for the Western Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
Roadmap to Successful Transnational E-Learning Maria Beebe, Neetha Ravjee, Henry Thairu, and Matthew Mitchell San Antonio, Texas 10 to 13 November 2004 Four NetTel team members presented on this panel session. Below are the titles of the four papers with links to the Presentations.
- Transnational Education: Towards eQuality PowerPoint Presentation
- Transnational E-Learning: Assuring Quality PowerPoint Presentation
- A Comparative Perspective on E-Learning Partnerships: Two South African Case Studies PowerPoint Presentation
- Kenya Education Network Future Actions for the Research Component PowerPoint Presentation
6th Annual International Leadership Association (ILA)
Collaborative Leadership in Transnational Development Networks Derek Keats, Lovemore Bingandadi, Matthew Mitchell and Maria Beebe Washington, DC November 5, 2004 This panel of experts presented four inter-related papers on the leadership lessons learned from the NetTel experience. Below are the titles of the four papers with links to the presentations.
- Leadership in Non-hierarchical Networks PowerPoint Presentation
- Managing Trust in Global Initiatives PowerPoint Presentation
- Leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Strategic Development Goals PowerPoint Presentation
- Kgosi: Leadership Across Boundaries PowerPoint Presentation
CBDD Faculty Partner's Meeting
Update on the CBDD's Global Networks, Focus on NetTel Project Maria Beebe and Matthew Mitchell Pullman, WA April 20, 2004 PDF Document
COMESA Meeting
Overview of NetTel@Africa Matthew Mitchell Nairobi, Kenya August 2002 PowerPoint Presentation
Connect Idaho: “Narrowing the Gap”
E-Learning for Rural Development Matthew Mitchell November 19-21, 2003 Coeur d‘Alene, Idaho PowerPoint Presentation