ASSIST shares how the organization integrates technology in their work

1. ASSIST
Asia Society for Social Improvement & Sustainable Transformation
“E”-Learning for Development
“Sreeni” Narayanan

2. About ASSIST
An international, social business
organization for capacity building
(non-stock, non-profit)
Operates in South Asia, Southeast Asia,
China* and Africa *
Major Focal areas:
Social Improvement
Sustainable Transformation
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3. Our Approach
Our Approach
We are driven by the triple C approach:
Communicate – Collaborate – Capacitate
We promote the philosophy of Partner to
Progress (P2P)
Our Professional DNA
Purpose & Passion is better achieved through good
Process Management.
We believe Professionalism, Program Management,
Performance Management & Technology are tools to
effectively address social causes
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4. What We Do
Thematic Focus Areas Operations
Projects & Grants Management
Social Improvement
• Human Rights, Democracy & Governance Partners & Network Management
• Food & Health
Research & Knowledge Management
Sustainable Transformation
• Energy, Water & Environment Services
• Industrial Competitiveness
Social Ventures
Cross Cutting Areas
• People Development Outreach Programs
• Partnership Development
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5. Some of our Current Projects
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6. Education – The Key to Development
Developed world has entered the 21st century, but many third world nations
have yet to enter the 20th century.
Acquisition of skills and knowledge enables people to overcome poverty and
disease·
Education is an essential tool for achieving sustainability.
Education enables people to come out of oppression and alienation. It helps
them take control of their lives·
There is a Lack of Educational institutions with essential learning material and
equipment.
Voluntary Sector plays a critical role in providing Education.
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to the change the world.
~ Nelson Mandela
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7. Education – The Key to Development
INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION SOCIETY
EDUCATION
DECISION MAKING
IMPLEMENTATION
QUALITY OF LIFE
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8. Ideal “Learning Experience”
1. Accessibility to Information ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.
2. Choice of Learning Method - Relevant to end user.
3. Student Centered Learning – Self Paced.
4. Opportunity to Share Experiences / Collaborate with Peers.
5. Consistency in Training Delivery.
6. Relatively Low Costs.
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9. The Case for eLearning
Multiplier Effect
Need for Sustained Development / Education
Technology Intervention
Shift in Focus to eLearning/Blended Learning
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10. eLearning – Myth vs Reality
Myth Reality
It's too expensive ROI analysis shows that eLearning is cheaper than
Classroom Training.
• Travel Costs Avoided
• Reduction in Employee Down Time
It needs significant internal IT Low Cost Outsourcing Service Providers exist for
resources development and hosting.
It does not allow for human Increases human interaction through Role-playing and
interaction collaboration facility.
It takes a long time to develop Content Management Systems reduce the development
time from months to weeks. Readily available
templates ease the development process.
It's too difficult to change Content management systems make editing an eCourse
as simple as “cut & paste.”
Employees will not accept it Ease of use, and “anywhere, anytime” access is
appreciated.
It puts trainers on the Blended Learning is the standard today.
unemployment line
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11. Our Accomplishments
ORGANIZATION
EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
PROJECTS
GREENING THE PHILIPPINES
FOOD SAFETY in PHILIPPINES
CARBON REDUCTION in PHILIPPINES
SOLUTION
1. Free Distribution of CD Based eLearning Toolkits
2. Website with Database of User Experience
BENEFITS
1. Global usage of Toolkit
2. Increased Awareness
3. Measurable improvements
4. Knowledge Sharing
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12. Our Accomplishments
ORGANIZATION
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME (UNEP)
PROJECT
Promoting Resource Efficiency in Small & Medium Enterprises
SOLUTION
1. CD Based eLearning Toolkit Development
2. Pilot Implementation in Vietnam & Ethiopia
3. Downloadable from Web Portal
BENEFITS
1. Global usage of Toolkit
2. Increased Awareness
3. Measurable improvements
4. Collaboration between users
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13. Our Accomplishments
ORGANIZATION
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
PROJECTS
1. Working with Civil Society Organizations
2. Financial Products
SOLUTION
1. Blended eLearning Method
2. eLearning Course Development – CD & Web Based
3. Interactive , Easily appreciable Primer Courses
BENEFITS
1. Basic Awareness before Class Room Training
2. Global Access to Courses
3. Increased Awareness
4. Measurable Reduction in Training Costs
5. Knowledge Sharing between users
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14. Summary
• Education is the essential tool for achieving sustainability.
• Choosing the right platform goes a long way in achieving the
goals of Education.
• Technology Intervention is a necessity to scale up the outputs
of developmental effort.
• eLearning delivers the ideal learning experience, leading to
sustainable development through its multiplier effect.
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