Workshop Scope & Objectives First ASARECA EAAPP ICT Tools workshop

7-8 November 2011, Entebbe, Uganda

Jacqueline Nyagahima, Daniel Mwesige, Peter Wamanga

Workshop Objectives

• Introduce members of the EAAPP Cassava RCoE to the effective use of a number of ICT tools for collaboration.

• Select the ICT tools to be used by the RCoEs for collaboration

• First is this workshop. Followed by setup of the EAAPP electronic platform, and training for the RCoEs.

Workshop Objectives

• Build an understanding of the workings of various ICT tools and their implications

• Practice, reflect and share experiences on the ICT tools

• Build enthusiasm for use of the available tools• Develop a draft action plan for enhancing use

of the tools for collaboration and knowledge sharing within the RCoE

Workshop Design

• For each of the tools presented– Short presentation – demonstration – “hands-on” experience by participants – Interactive Q&A sessions – group assignments and brainstorming exercises

Workshop Design Cont..

• Appropriate tools: select tools that – Have a short learning curve. Tools that will easily,

and automatically, be taken up by the RCoEs– Are easily adaptable in work environments of the

RCoEs– Can be supported by existing structures: ICT

infrastructure and human resource – Can stand the test of time

Workshop Design Cont..

• The ICT tools are organised around the following categories:- 1. Tools for Discussion2. Tools for Conferences/ Meetings 3. Tools for File Sharing4. Tools for Co-Creation 5. Tools for Feedback6. Tools for Media Sharing

Expected Outputs

• ICT tools selected and prioritized • Develop the a regional plan for the Cassava

RCoE to use the tools

The workshop resources at http://eaappict.pbworks.com/