Digital Nepal - for iPod/iPhone
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 12 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, so just how has it managed to develop a wireless network and promote innovation? This collection explores how Nepal has developed its digital technological infrastructure, how it is still developing from a complex political background and gives a sense of how different cultures around the world relate to digital technology. The videos look at the country's recent history, with particular focus on education, health, language and the economy.
This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life.
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Episodes
Nepal: Wireless network innovator
March 15, 2012 05:18 - 3 minutes - 28.5 MB VideoDr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
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March 15, 2012 05:18 - 17.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
Telemedicine
March 15, 2012 05:17 - 2 minutes - 15.5 MB VideoA look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
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March 15, 2012 05:17 - 16.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
Educational divides
March 15, 2012 05:16 - 2 minutes - 18.4 MB VideoThis video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it.
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Access to technology
March 15, 2012 05:15 - 3 minutes - 26.6 MB VideoFocussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
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March 15, 2012 05:15 - 19.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
Language and technology
March 15, 2012 05:14 - 5 minutes - 34.4 MB VideoIs digital technology contributing to the erosion of many of the world's languages?
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Geocaching in Kathmandu
March 15, 2012 05:14 - 8 minutes - 32.4 MB VideoAnna Peachey educational technologist describes her work using geocaching in Nepal.
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March 15, 2012 05:13 - 27.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Anna Peachey educational technologist describes her work using geocaching in Nepal.
Economic climates in Nepal
March 15, 2012 05:13 - 2 minutes - 18.2 MB VideoAn educationalist and consultants explain where Nepal stands economically and technologically In regard to their neighbouring countries.
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March 15, 2012 05:13 - 17 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An educationalist and consultants explain where Nepal stands economically and technologically In regard to their neighbouring countries.
Nepal's future: Technological developments
March 15, 2012 05:12 - 1 minute - 13.4 MB VideoA look at what's in store for the future of Nepal and its development.
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March 15, 2012 05:12 - 16.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A look at what's in store for the future of Nepal and its development.