ASSIST by Mr. Sreeni Narayanan

ASSIST Asia Society for Social Improvement & Sustainable Transformation

“E”-Learning for Development

“Sreeni” Narayanan

www.assistasia.org © Property of ASSIST ASIA

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

About ASSIST


Our Approach

We are driven by the triple C approach:

Communicate – Collaborate – Capacitate

We promote the philosophy of Partner to

Progress (P2P)

Our Approach

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


Thematic Focus Areas

Social Improvement

• Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

• Food & Health

Sustainable Transformation

• Energy, Water & Environment

• Industrial Competitiveness

Cross Cutting Areas

• People Development

• Partnership Development

What We Do

Operations

Projects & Grants Management

Social Ventures Outreach Programs

Partners & Network Management

Research & Knowledge Management Services


Some of our Current Projects


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


Education – The Key to Development

INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION SOCIETY

EDUCATION

IMPLEMENTATION

DECISION MAKING

QUALITY OF LIFE


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.

Ideal “Learning Experience”


The Case for eLearning

Multiplier Effect

Need for Sustained Development / Education

Technology Intervention Shift in Focus to eLearning/Blended Learning


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 resources

Low Cost Outsourcing Service Providers exist for development and hosting.

It does not allow for human interaction

Increases human interaction through Role-playing and 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 unemployment line

Blended Learning is the standard today.


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

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


3. Measurable improvements

4. Collaboration between users

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


4. Measurable Reduction in Training Costs

5. Knowledge Sharing between users

Our Accomplishments


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.

THANK

YOU

ASSIST by Mr. Sreeni Narayanan

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