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Putting the Capabilities Approach into Action (Research): A Comparative Assessment of a Technology Stewardship Training Program for Agricultural Extension in Sri Lanka and Trinidad
Download2020-06-01
Gow, Gordon A., Dissanayeke, Uvasara, Jayathilake, Chandana, Chowdhury, Ataharul, Ramjattan, Jeet, Ganpat, Wayne, Isuri Kumarasinghe, Kumudu Ariyawanshe, Sanduni Rathnayake
Prepared for International Association for Media and Communication Researchers (IAMCR) 2020 conference. This paper reports on a technology stewardship training program aimed at operationalizing the Capabilities Approach with agricultural extension practitioners in Low and Middle-Income Countries...
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Project Backpage: Using text messaging to initiate outreach support for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation
Download2014-09-01
The use of the Internet and online advertising for solicitation by sex workers has created new challenges for community organizations attempting to reach victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation through traditional outreach strategies. Until recently, prostitution occurred primarily...
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Alternative Social Media for Outreach and Engagement: Considering Technology Stewardship as a Pathway to Adoption
Download2020-01-01
Commercial social media (CSM) play a vital role in support of community outreach and engagement. Despite the apparent benefits of CSM, its widespread use raises important concerns about privacy and surveillance, limits on innovation, and data residency for the organizations that increasingly rely...
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Enhancing ICT Adoption and Use through Change Leadership: Technology Stewardship Training for Caribbean Agricultural Communities of Practice
Download2018-11-01
Gow, Gordon A., Chowdhury, Ataharul, Ganpat, Wayne, Ramjattan, Jeet
Beginning in 2012, the University of Alberta in partnership with others has been undertaking participatory action research in Sri Lanka and, since 2017, in the Caribbean to foster inclusive innovation through a Joint Education and Training Initiative (JETI). The JETI is developing and testing a...
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2011-01-01
Gow, Gordon, Waidyanatha, Nuwan
This chapter describes how mobile phones can play a vital role in building sustainable last-mile early warning systems provided that they are deployed within an effective use strategy. The HazInfo Project was made possible with funding from Canada's International Development Research Centre and...
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Eetsii tthak t’agwahii getr’ootanahchàh: Digital Content and Connectivity with Dinjii Zhuh Contexts (Student Workbook)
Download2019-08-19
McMahon, Rob, McNally, Michael B, Fraser, Crystal, Pearce, Hanne, Fontaine, Trish
STUDENT WORKBOOK : This resource provides an introduction to digital technology (content and connectivity), knowledge management, digital rights, project management, and broadband policy, all in the unique context of the Dinjii Zhuh (Gwich'in) peoples of the Northwest Territories. It also covers...
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Eetsii tthak t’agwahii getr’ootanahchàh: Digital Content and Connectivity with Dinjii Zhuh Contexts (Facilitator Handbook)
Download2019-08-19
McMahon, Rob, McNally, Michael B, Fraser, Crystal, Pearce, Hanne, Fontaine, Trish
FACILITATOR HANDBOOK : This resource provides an introduction to digital technology (content and connectivity), knowledge management, digital rights, project management, and broadband policy, all in the unique context of the Dinjii Zhuh (Gwich'in) peoples of the Northwest Territories. It also...
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An Introduction to Technology Stewardship for Agricultural Communities of Practice: Course Workbook (3rd edition)
Download2019-03-01
Gow, Gordon A., Chandana Jayathilake, Helen Hambly Odame, Uvasara Dissanayeke, Rob McMahon, Udith Jayasinghe-Mudalige, Nuwan Waidyanatha
This course workbook provides a series of activities and exercises to introduce student practitioners to technology stewardship. It is organized into four sections: Principles and Practices of Technology Stewardship; Engaging your Community and Creating a Campaign; Choosing an ICT platform and...
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An Introduction to Technology Stewardship for Agricultural Communities of Practice: Trinidad & Tobago MALF North Region Case Study Booklet
Download2018-03-01
Gow, Gordon A., Ramjattan, J., Chowdhury, A.
This case study booklet introduces student practitioners to technology stewardship. It has a companion Course Workbook. The course is part of an action research project to develop and test strategies to promote inclusive innovation with agricultural communities of practice in developing country...