Creating an e-learning center (ELC) in Tanzania

The E-learning Center intends to be pivotal to a leading e-learning Research and Development Unit of educational institutions in Tanzania, all engaged in enhancing their capacity to utilize innovative ELC systems and methodologies of high quality in ICT for education.

Summary of project objectives: 

The center will have the following goals

  • encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies
  • help developing nations improve access to quality education and training through the use of e-learning technologies.
  • recognize KNOWLEDGE as key to cultural, social and economic development, The E- Learning Center will be  assisting
    Higher Learning Institutions, schools and colleges to take full
    advantage of open, distance and technology-mediated learning strategies
    to provide increased and equitable access to education and training for
    all Tanzanian citizens
  • support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Tanzania.
  • Help
    universities to build next generation e-learning tools and services for
    its core residential and its extended education environment
Partners: 
Open University of Tanzania
Contact person: 
Daniel Berggren
Field of work: 
E-learning
Funding: 
SEK 220.000
Total cost: 
SEK 220.000
Project Duration: 
November, 2006 - October, 2007
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