The document proposes a 3-strand model to support eLearning in higher education institutions in Africa, including face-to-face and online training leading to certification to develop research and teaching skills, building on existing infrastructure and resources with hyper-scalable and cost-efficient hardware while promoting open source software. The model has already established 2 new computer labs and 20 courses.

1. An integrated model to support eLearning in
Higher Educational Institutions in Africa
Alex Little, Mekelle University, Ethiopia

2. 3 strands: elearning training,
technology access & research

3. Face to face and online training
leading to certification

4. Developing research and teaching
skills

5. Building on existing infrastructure
and resources

6. Hyper-scalable and cost efficient
hardware

7. Promoting Open Source Software

8. 2 new computer labs, 20 courses

9. Future direction
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