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2023　Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies for Development

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Global Engineering for Development, Environment and Society
Instructor(s)
Takada Jun-Ichi  Aoyagi Takahiro 
Class Format
Lecture    (HyFlex)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W8E-308(W834))  
Group
-
Course number
GEG.T501
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/10/3
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

The roles of information and communication technologies in social development are explained with more detailed concepts of sustainable telecommunication infrastructure and information systems. E-learning is focused as an important example of these technologies applied to development.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the basics of information and communication technologies and learn more advanced information and communication technology.

Keywords

Connectivity, ICT infrastructure, sustainability, e-Learning

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Lecture and Practice

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Application technology of Internet (e-learning: Theory and technology of e-Learning) To be able to explain theory and technology of e-Learning.
Class 2 Application technology of Internet (e-learning: Instructional Design) To be able to explain instructional design.
Class 3 Application technology of Internet (e-learning: Practices and Assesment of e-Learning) To be able to explain assessment of e-Learning.
Class 4 Current status of Internet connectivity To be able to explain current status of Internet connectivity
Class 5 Telecommunication infrastructure for development To be able to explain elements as well as pros and cons of different telecommunication infrastructure technologies.
Class 6 Sustainable last mile connectivity Information technology for development To be able to explain the process for designing sustainable last-mile connectivity solutions and information systems for development projects.
Class 7 Case Study: Presentation by students To present a specific topic of ICT for development with viewpoints learned in the class.
Class 8 Case Study: Presentation by students To present a specific topic of ICT for development with viewpoints learned in the class.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Teaching materials prepared by lectures, academic papers, reports published by international organizations, etc. will be provided throughout the course.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

R. Heeks, Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), Routledge, 2017.
Other materials prepared by lectures, academic papers, report published by international organizations, etc. will be recommended throughout the course.

Assessment criteria and methods

Basic knowledge and degree of understanding with respect to ICT infrastructure and e-Learning are evaluated. The course is divided into two parts, and each part is assessed as follows:
25% Class activity (discussion, assignments, reports)
25% Final report/presentation

Related courses

  • ZUQ.T211 ： Basic Theory of Information Processing

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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