Zero-In - First Issue eMagazine
ZERO-IN: BUILDING INSIGHTS, BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Dear Reader,
Welcome to this first issue of the Zero-In eMagazine. Its title is inspired by the concept of the Zero distance neighbourhood of global research. The Magazine brings together views and news from global virtual research communities, each issue of Zero-In will feature articles on the pioneering technology, applications and results of a specific e-Infrastructures theme, as well as cutting edge opinions and updates from other research communities.
It is often said that e-Infrastructures need to focus on user needs. But demographics are also key when we talk about applications of distance and e-Learning – the theme of this issue. Just consider that India has 550 million people under 25, so has the potential to be a quarter of the global workforce by 2020. e-Infrastructures for e-Learning are the sine qua non of fulfilling this potential. Using global the linkages of e-Infrastructures, learning applications can ensure these future workforces develop today thanks to the best education resources, regardless of frontiers. All articles in this issue evoke how important e-Infrastructures are in linking the knowledge of today for the value of tomorrow.
We thank all the authors for their valuable contributions and wish you an enriching read!
Stephen Benians
BELIEF II Project Coordinator
Download the magazine in pdf version or read the single articles clicking on the links below
DISTANCE LEARNING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- SEE-GRID-SCI’s Training Model in South Eastern Europe
- e-IRG Education and Training Task Force Report
- Using the full PALETTE: Integrated Services for Learning in Communities of Practice
- The Dawn of Distance Learning e-Infrastructures
- Into the Knowledge Economy: an Indian Knowledge Network Perspective
- Towards Maximising the PRACE e-Infrastructure
- An Educational Grid of a Million Processors? “Cool!”
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eSOCIETY
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STANDARDS
e-INFRASTRUCTURE TECH
