Digital Nepal - for iPad/Mac/PC: Recent Episodes
The Open University
Nepal 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.
Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
Transcript -- Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
Transcript -- A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
This video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it.
Transcript -- This video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it.
Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
Transcript -- Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
Transcript -- Is digital technology contributing to the erosion of many of the world's languages?
Transcript -- Anna Peachey educational technologist describes her work using geocaching in Nepal.
An educationalist and consultants explain where Nepal stands economically and technologically In regard to their neighbouring countries.
Transcript -- An educationalist and consultants explain where Nepal stands economically and technologically In regard to their neighbouring countries.