eLearning-DTN aimeLearning-DTN emanates from N4C (Networking for Communications Challenged Communities: Architecture, Test Beds and Innovative Alliances) which is a FP7
project coordinated by LTU. N4C aims to develop and test a broadband like network with use of Delay and Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) a technology for nomadic and rural use
where there is need for an computerized messaging service. Target for N4C is regions that do not have access to the optical fibres, copper cables, radio waves and satellite.
The N4C aims to extend Internet access to people, businesses and authorities operating in these remote locations. Remote regions are often vast and sparsely
populated, with a relatively poor economic base so that deployment of conventional technologies is not viable. The DTN using an extended 'store and forward' paradigm to move
‘bundles’ of data across a DTN region of the network. A local connection between a pair of nodes can move a bundle, using only local protocol exchanges. This avoids the need for
constant connectivity and the multiple end-to-end exchanges on the Internet, which could delay delivery. The technology is developed and now under deployment.
N4C has attracted a lot of interest in Sweden and Slovenia where the test beds are under development and internationally. Request to cooperation has come after an invitation by Brazilian government, and by research teams working with climate issues in Alaska.
DTN is distributed Open Source Software (OSS). There is an urgent need to get training modules so the technology can be used and implemented. The test bed N4C is envolved in has demonstrated this need both in schools and among rural SMEs and NGOs. The suggested eLearning course - How to build and implement DTN based internet access with gender and cultural sensitive approach aims to target people (SMEs, NGOs, etc. and schools, teachers, training colleges) who need communication. The aim with eLearning DTN is to give them knowledge so they can build DTN based internet access. The couse can be used in schools but also among peopel studying on line.
N4C has used commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware’s that can be bought in any electronic store in the network. The course will therfore be offered in package with COTS equipment but the module will also be offered without hardwares.
The course will contain 6 modules;
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