[UA-discuss] [UA-Ambassador] UA day Trainings

[Raymond Mamattah]

Hello AK and Seda,

Kindly confirm, are you implying those of us organizing UA day would not
have trainers/ambassadors joining us physically? But rather joining us
virtually?
Please confirm if this is correct.

If so then this is going to affect a lot of the UA days, especially the
technical training.

Regards,

Raymond Mamattah
Accra, Ghana



On Fri, Mar 22, 2024, 7:25 AM Abdulkarim Oloyede via UA-Ambassador <
ua-ambassador at icann.org> wrote:

> Hi Seda/ UA Leadership,
>
> I'm genuinely surprised that ICANN has decided to conduct UA Day training
> virtually for trainers. This decision overlooks a significant portion of
> the community, particularly in developing countries where these trainings
> are essential. Many lack reliable internet connectivity and the necessary
> equipment for effective virtual participation. What's more surprising is
> that this year's training focuses on technical aspects, which typically
> require hands-on interaction.
>
> Having taught at a university for over 12 years, I understand the
> importance of practical classes where instructors move between computers
> and observe participants' progress. These trainings cater to individuals at
> various skill levels, from beginners to advanced programmers, making
> meaningful engagement virtually impossible amidst unreliable internet
> connections, limited two-way communication, and inadequate equipment.
>
> Consider UA Day events planning to utilize large halls. How would this
> work effectively in a virtual setting? It's unfortunate that in attempting
> to promote inclusivity, we're inadvertently excluding a significant portion
> of our target audience and creating the very opposite of what UA is all
> about.
>
> Just last week, several African countries experienced internet outages,
> which are still being resolved. Consequently, many individuals won't have
> the connectivity required to participate. This approach seems to transform
> UA Day into a mere spectacle, accessible only to those in developed
> countries.
>
> I am very sure this model would be a challenge to most UA day events
> planned for this year, especially in developing countries.
>
> Thank you,
> Dr. Abdulkarim Oloyede
>
>
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