Introducing Jayson Richardson, guest blogger

By  | 10/28/2007 | Filed under: Contributors

richardson.jpgDr. Jayson W. Richardson is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a focus on comparative and international development education. His research interests include information and communication technology for development and technology leadership in less developed nations. He conducted his dissertation research on an ICT in education project while working at UNESCO in Cambodia. He currently works as a Project Manager and International Development Coordinator for Seward Inc.

Over the next week, Jayson will explore the impact of technology on education in less developed states.

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