[2011] This module is part of the Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) developed by FAO in collaboration with the Joint Donors’ Competence Development Network (Train4Dev). It is a distance learning for agricultural information management offered free of charge on the Internet or on CD-ROM.
The module illustrates the basic concepts related to Web 2.0, social media, social networking and user generated content and describes their strategic value for an organization. It describes how social media tools can be used strategically to more effectively collaborate and exchange knowledge in the context of rural and agricultural development. Learners can consult a glossary specific to the module, a printable version of each lesson is also provided.
This module is available in English, Spanish and French.