But institutions have a responsibility to ensure that academics as well as students are brought on board. We shouldn't be told what's available in Africa by Americans. Everyone thinks that the 'new magic' of the Internet will solve all problems. The Computer Centre is looking at courses to train professors, researchers, secretaries and trainers, and to generate teaching materials. We hope that the university community will respond favourably.
Students are generally more enthusiastic to learn than professors.
But the technology is easy to learn, even for professors. With regard to the choice of new books for the library versus the Internet, it has become fashionable for donors to sponsor Internet rather than books. Digital technology can potentially help to level the playing field. E-commerce can ensure that profit stays in Zimbabwe. A government policy is needed for the school system to ensure the integration of computers.