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

[Abdulkarim Oloyede]

Hi Raymond.

Yes this is the case.

AK

On Fri, Mar 22, 2024, 8:32 AM Raymond Mamattah <mamattah.raymond at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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