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6.9.3 On-line training
Itrainonline
http://www.itrainonline.org
ItrainOnline offers a single source on the web containing a selection of the best
and most relevant computer and Internet training resources for development and
social change. This site has sections on basic skills, strategic use of the Internet,
web development, technical topics, resources for trainers, and resources for
women.
Leland Initiative Web Tutorial Series
http://www.usaid.gov/regions/afr/leland/tutorial
Leland Initiative Web Tutorial Series. Ten lessons on creating web pages, from
the basics to using web development software and good design practice.
Yenza!
http://www.nrf.ac.za/yenza
“Yenza” – which means “do it” in isiXhosa and isiZulu – is a guide to using the
Internet for research and teaching in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Offers
practical ‘how to’ information and links to useful resources on using the Internet
for research, integrating the Internet into teaching, and how to build your own
website. The information on this site should help both the novice researcher and
the more experienced researcher to find and develop on-line resources. The site
can be used independently by researchers, although it was primarily developed to
complement face-to-face workshops. The section, Yenza! For trainers, contains
resources for people wanting to run workshops using the site, and the entire
Yenza! site can be downloaded in compressed form for running off-line.
6.9.4 Electronic conferences
Archives of the electronic conferences can usually be found on their related
websites.
AF-AIDS
http://www.hivnet.ch:8000/africa/af-aids
Discussion and exchange of information and experiences on HIV/AIDS in Africa
(in English and French). Subscribe directly from the website or send an e-mail
message to: [email protected]
Type the word join in the subject line, leave the rest of the message empty.
AFRO-NETS: African Networks for Health Research and Development
http://www.afronets.org
The main purpose of the forum is to exchange information between the different
networks active in health research for development in East and Southern Africa.
A popular discussion forum for those interested in a range of health issues within
Africa. Subscribe by completing the on-line form on the website or send an e-
mail message to: [email protected]
In the body of the message type only: SUBSCRIBE afro-nets youremailaddress
Leave the subject line blank and do not include your signature at the end of your
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