ICT for Development

Where information and communication technologies are central to social and economic development


ICT for Development

 





 
Cyber Safety


Because I am a Girl: Youth Summary 2010

...a youth-friendly summary of the State of the World's Girls 2010 report, with a special focus on urban girls and cyberspace...


Violence Against Children in Cyberspace

...a 2005 discussion of abuse and exploitation of children via ICTs, including the internet, mobile phones, global positioning systems, webcams, instant messaging, and chat rooms...



ICT Data


Measuring the Information Society - The ICT Development Index

...compares developments in ICTs in 154 countries over a five-year period from 2002 to 2007, including some 2008 data...


Impact Data - Text Me! Flash Me! Helpline

...conducted in early 2009, an evaluation of a Ghanaian helpline using mobile technology to provide most-at-risk populations with HIV and AIDS information, referrals, and counseling services...



Young Children and ICTs

Should ICT be used to enhance the development of empathy in young children? If yes, how? If no, why not?Should ICT be used to enhance the development of empathy in young children? If yes, how? If no, why not?

Yes or No

YES. It can show them stories of the lives of other children through video and blogs.
35% (49 votes)
YES. It can provide "hero" stories of those working for change, particularly in the lives of children.
17% (24 votes)
YES. It can connect them with other children through adult-arranged social networking, live chats, or "email penpals".
22% (31 votes)
OTHER. Explain in the comments box below.
7% (10 votes)
NO. Young children should not be encouraged to understand others through ICT because it is not developmentally appropriate for them as a tool.
10% (14 votes)
NO. Young children should not be encouraged by adults to understand others until they present questions of their own based on face-to-face contact with others.
9% (12 votes)
Total votes: 140


Comments:

YES.it helps them understand and appreciate technology.
i quite encourage the use of ict in young people development
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