4-42 A book for digital inclusion

Digital inclusion isn’t something new. But this is.

Frameworks from UN organizations, grassroots projects from NGOs, and initiatives from the private sector are all contributing towards digital inclusion. We aim to radicalize this movement by bringing together these different actors for an interdisciplinary dialogue. If we look at digital inclusion from a 360° point of view, what new insights, new perspectives, and new visions might emerge through this cross fertilization?

It’s time to move beyond technological solutionism. Oftentimes when we talk about digital inclusion, we discuss a “skills gap” or an “infrastructure gap.” We start from a space of deficit, instead of a space of opportunity. We’re now at a crossroads where inclusion and innovation actually cross radically.

We must focus less on technological headsets and more on innovative mindsets. By adopting a more open, holistic perspective we give room for intentional serendipity on our own digital inclusion journeys. If you serendipitously seek fresh ideas and dialogues with intention, they will find you.

That’s why we’re here today.

And that’s why we hosted the Digital Inclusion Summit in July 2021 with over 100 like-minded individuals. And that’s also why we brought together artists from over 90 countries to enter in the Posterheroes Becoming e-Quals poster competition.

What follows gives some background on digital inclusion in adult learning, presents 4 radical ideas to make you think from the chorus of summit speakers, and offers 42 digital inclusion tips for the future collectively gathered from the summit participants and illustrated by global artists.

This is just the start of the journey. Together, we will accelerate this momentum. By exponentially growing this community, we can build the critical mass to flourish into a collaborative, unfinished movement. We welcome thought-provoking reflections and contributions to this eternal Beta. Digital inclusion is a lifelong commitment.

Stay tuned for our next radical idea.

Tom Wambeke — ITCILO Chief of Learning Innovation

The e-volution of inclusive learning

Towards digitalization and inclusion for all

The digital world is here to stay. How we might make this e-world more inclusive is our mission. Digital users face changes and transformations in the way they work, live, and learn. In the realm of education, meeting learners where they are founds the basis upon which development happens. Harnessing technology for good impacts individuals and communities both online and offline.

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