Fo Info Kind Regards, Antony Mbogo Network Services Administrator Phone: +254-45-6622601 Website: http://www.daystar.ac.ke Skype: Tony.Mbogo From: Toral Cowieson <cowieson@isoc.org> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:24:19 -0400 To: <isoc-members-announce@elists.isoc.org> Cc: Ted Mooney <mooney@isoc.org> Subject: [ISOC] New Resource for ISOC Members -- Inforum: Learn. Engage. Act. Hello Everyone, The Internet Society is excited to announce the launch of Inforum, the new eLearning platform and associated courses for our chapters and members. Inforum builds on the Internet Society's deep and long history of sharing subject matter expertise, delivering on-the-ground training and workshops, and building a cadre of leaders and influencers at the intersection of Internet governance and global and regional initiatives. Inforum also equips and empowers individuals and communities to advance the Internet as a boundless platform for innovation, human expression, and growth for those online now -- and the billions still to come. Inforum offers our chapters and members: * Localized, on-the-go content with the the ability to offer up to 20 languages, flexible modes of delivery (including mobile), and low-bandwidth options * Dynamic and engaging curriculum developed by learning experts, covering a wide range of Internet-related topics * Community building via access to SMEs, discussion forums, online communications tools, and continuous professional development WHAT'S AVAILABLE Immediately Starting today, we are offering the course, "Shaping the Internet ­ History and Futures." The self-paced modules, available in English, French, and Spanish, include: * Introduction to Internet Governance * History of the Internet * Diplomacy and the Internet * Internet Actors and Stakeholders Groups * Internet Policy Principles * Internet Infrastructure, Standards, Protocols and Systems * Regulatory Frameworks * Internet Governance for Development * Multilingualism * Legal Aspects of the Internet * Intellectual Property Rights * Copyright * Emerging Issues in Security and Privacy Coming Soon Other courses are under development including a course on "Fundraising and Seeking Grants," so stay tuned for upcoming announcements. HOW YOU CAN ENGAGE * Please share this information across your social media networks to support the uptake of Inforum * Speak with the Inforum team about partnership opportunities * Help us identify higher education and other organizations that may want to collaborate * Give us feedback at inforum@isoc.org ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Like so many of the initiatives at ISOC, the design, delivery, and launch of Inforum was only possible because of the thought partnership and collaboration across the organization and with our communities. A very special thanks to the chapters and members who were part of the Pilot User Group -- and who took the time to give us feedback on the materials and platform during the initial design and delivery. If you have any questions, please drop us an email at inforum@isoc.org. In the interim, additional information can be found at the Inforum landing page at: www.internetsociety.org/inforum <http://www.internetsociety.org/inforum> . Best regards, Toral ------------------------------------------------- Toral D. Cowieson Sr. Director, Internet Leadership Internet Society cowieson@isoc.org (703) 439-2777 _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu.