title: Pacific Association for Clinical Training: e-learning telecommunication infrastructure assessment in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands.
abstract: This article summarizes the key points of a technology and telecommunications infrastructure assessment conducted by the University of Hawai'i Telecommunications and Information Policy Group (TIPG) in partnership with the Pacific Association for Clinical Training (PACT). It includes an overview of telecommunications infrastructure and services in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) jurisdictions. The objective is to review the technical capacity, in the USAPI, to support PACT e-learning programs and activities. Telecommunication infrastructure is fundamental for successful and sustainable e-Learning programs. This article outlines the capabilities that may be available for multipurpose uses including health, education, research and other public service applications.
authors.affiliation: Pan Pacific Education and Communication Experiments with Satellite (PEACESAT) Social Science Research Institute, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822-1192, USA. christina@tipg.net
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Higa
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D018961:Educational Technology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010139:Pacific Islands; D013192:Staff Development; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States