This article aims to gain a greater understanding of relevant and successful methods of stimulating an ICT(information and communication technologies) culture and skills development in rural areas. The article details good practice activities, utilizing criteria derived from a review of the rural dimensions of ICT learning from a range of relevant initiatives and programs. These good practice activities cover: community resource centers providing opportunities for "tasting" ICTs; video games and Internet Cafes as tools removing "entry barriers"; emphasis on "user management" as a means of creating ownership; service delivery beyond fixed locations; use of ICT capacities in the delivery of general services; and selected use of financial support.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 194 Document Number: C15947
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Presentations at the annual conference of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Kansas City, Missouri on November 16, 2002, Topics addressed: Website construction and incorporation into programming, Editing electronically, Alternative editing.
