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The Middle Out Approach

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  • Th. van der Weide

    (Radboud University, The Netherlands)

  • N. Flipsen

    (Radboud University, The Netherlands)

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The Middle Out approach is a method to introduce ICT education in developing countries. The basic idea is to start at the level of a Polytechnic University that starts with the introduction of an ICT program and an Education program with an underlying educational philosophy of learning-by-building. In the form described in this paper, the students build, maintain, and explore ICT infrastructure both on a personal and material level. Its practical component directly results in market-oriented products; the theoretical component has a constructive and entrepreneurial flavor. This will enhance a short-term return on investment.

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  • Th. van der Weide & N. Flipsen, 2010. "The Middle Out Approach," International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy (IJIDE), IGI Global, vol. 1(4), pages 1-18, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jide00:v:1:y:2010:i:4:p:1-18
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