Localize-It: Co-designing a Community-Owned Platform

Lorini, Maria Rosa; Densmore, Melissa; Johnson, David L.; Hadzic, Senka; Mthoko, Hafeni; Manuel, Ganief; Waries, Marius; Zyl, André van

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-11235-6_16

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“…Accordingly, this study reports on findings that were arrived at from participation and observation by the implementation team. Focus is on the most important events that relate to the objectives of this study [6]. The gathered data was collectively analyzed using a thematic analysis of these different sources of qualitative data that was collected.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, Lorini et al [6:246] researches on the iNethi Network that is set up in "two underresourced communities in Cape Town" in which a participatory partnership approach for sustaining ICT4D projects is proposed. This will increase community ownership of the project and the development of services valued by participants thereby yielding more benefits to the target communities [6]. In particular, iNethi Network offers wireless Internet access, computing re-sources for the community members to communicate, share information and create local content.…”

Section: Sustainable Implementation Of Ict4d Projects and Electrificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The establishment of the iNethi Network is characterised by key activities of initial community engagement, coming up with a governing board composed of representatives from different stakeholders, a policy framework (Acceptable Use Policy) guiding the use of the ICTs, building the wireless infrastructure and developing local services: platform for social networking, chatting, file-sharing and designing web sites [6].…”

Section: Sustainable Implementation Of Ict4d Projects and Electrificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, cases have been reported of ICT projects implementations that have failed to make a meaningful contribution to marginal areas [3]. Community ICT projects are complex and their success often depends on various environmental and contextual factors [5] something that makes lessons learned from one case not easily transferable to the next [6]. It is against this background that this study presents a reflection of an ICT for Development (ICT4D) project that was implemented in Namibia.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Empowering Communities in Marginalized Surroundings: Opportunities from Collaborative Community-Managed Electrification and Advanced ICT

Fröhlich

Jain

Pinomaa

et al. 2021

CHI Greece 2021: 1st International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter

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Marginalized communities in Africa present a challenge for sustainable and equal development. Opportunities for breaking out from poverty are scarce. Electrification has been seen to act as an important enabler for improving livelihood in such surroundings. However, the activities and services that are enabled by electricity are often the desired outcomes. Aspects of special importance relate to improved earnings: business development and entrepreneurial work. Such activities are usually supported with advanced ICT. However, the introduction and operation of such systems requires substantial resources. In this paper, we explore collaborative practices that may lower these resource demands. Accordingly, we present a case study conducted in an African marginalized community showing how collaborative introduction and operation of electricity and advanced ICT infrastructure were sustained by the local community members. We also show the processes that were followed in engaging ICTs. The study is based on a research and piloting project that seek ways to establish a community-centered ICT infrastructure for electricity and Internet connectivity enabling the members of the marginalized community to get access to digital services. We argue that the experimented infra-structure will give the community an opportunity to improve their livelihoods by using the Internet and access to information for eLearning, e-government services, and a wide market for selling local products. Importantly however, our findings include the collaborative remote support for the deployment and usage of the infrastructure improving sustainability. Such a new approach can be considered of importance given that traditional electrification and digitalization projects often degrade or even cease to exist soon after handing over everything to the community. CCS CONCEPTS • Human Computer Interaction (HCI) • Accessibility • Collaborative and Social Computing* Place the footnote text for the author (if applicable) here.

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Section: Sustainable Implementation Of Ict4d Projects and Electrificationmentioning

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CHI Greece 2021: 1st International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter

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“…A student researcher that is busy with their masters or PhD may have more time available to engage with the community and to develop stronger relationships over a longer period. This can also be seen from Lorini et al's (2019) ICT4D study where the case was a co-owned project in which a wireless mesh network was created for content sharing.…”

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confidence: 96%

The Role of Service-Learning in Information Systems Education

Feyt

Mwalemba

2021

IISIT

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Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the role of service-learning in Information Systems (IS) education. Background: While the use of modern technologies presents many operational benefits, such as the lowering of the costs, it may also aggravate social-economic is-sues. IS professionals should account for these issues as well as exhibit the skills demanded by modern-day employers. Hence, why there is a need for IS educators to adopt a new pedagogy that supports the development of more holistic and socially responsible IS graduates. Methodology: In this qualitative exploratory case study, two IS service-learning courses at a South African university were studied. Interviews, course evaluations, and reflection essays were analyzed to gain insight into the implications that service-learning may have for students. Contribution: This study contributes to IS education research by advancing discussions on the role of service-learning in providing learning outcomes such as the development of important skills in IS, civic-mindedness, and active participation in society. Findings: The findings showed that the courses had different implications for students developing skills that are important in IS and becoming civic-minded due to the variation in their design and implementation. Recommendations for Practitioners: It is recommended that IS educators present their courses in the form of service-learning with a careful selection of readings, projects, and reflection activities. Recommendations for Researchers: IS education researchers are advised to conduct longitudinal studies to gain more insight into the long-term implications that service-learning may have for IS students. Impact on Society: This paper provides insight into how IS students may gain social agency and a better understanding of their role in society. Future Research: It is recommended that future research focus on mediating factors and the implications that service-learning may have for IS students in the long-term.

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