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Rrieffel: /* USB Modems in Ghana */

2011-09-22T10:01:37Z

USB Modems in Ghana

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	In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are 5 different internet providers and all 5 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs.		In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are 5 different internet providers and all 5 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs.

-	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_2.0.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.	+	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_2.1.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] (Rev 2.1) document for extensive details.

	==Mobile Phones in Ghana==		==Mobile Phones in Ghana==

Rrieffel: /* USB Modems in Ghana */

2011-09-09T17:51:36Z

USB Modems in Ghana

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	==USB Modems in Ghana==		==USB Modems in Ghana==

-	In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are ~~essentially 4~~ different internet providers and all 4 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs	+	In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are 5 different internet providers and all 5 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs.

	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_2.0.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.		Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_2.0.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.

Rrieffel: /* USB Modems in Ghana */

2011-09-09T17:48:14Z

USB Modems in Ghana

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	In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are essentially 4 different internet providers and all 4 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs		In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are essentially 4 different internet providers and all 4 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs

-	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/~~USB_Modems_In_Ghana_1~~.1.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.	+	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_2.0.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.

	==Mobile Phones in Ghana==		==Mobile Phones in Ghana==

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2011-05-15T15:39:05Z

Unit 5 - Appendix

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	*Regularly back-up important files from your computer onto a flash drive or external hard drive.		*Regularly back-up important files from your computer onto a flash drive or external hard drive.
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		+	==USB Modems in Ghana==
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		+	In Ghana, you can get a USB modem to plug into your laptop or desktop, and the USB modem will make a network connection with a nearby cellular tower to connect your computer to the internet. The speed is much slower than you are used to in America, but it is enough to browse websites, check email and news, etc. The only issue is whether or not you can get a network signal at your site. Fortunately, the chances of getting a network signal at your site might be better than you think, and you may even have the luxury of choosing between several providers. The cost of the internet is fairly reasonable and can generally be afforded by a PCV on a PCV salary. There are essentially 4 different internet providers and all 4 of them have their own unique way of selling their USB modem service. You will first need to find out which one is available in your area (you really will not know until you arrive to your site), and then decide which provides the best internet package based on your internet needs
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		+	Please read the [http://peacecorpswiki.org/images/USB_Modems_In_Ghana_1.1.pdf USB Modems in Ghana] document for extensive details.

	==Mobile Phones in Ghana==		==Mobile Phones in Ghana==

Rrieffel: /* Unit 5 - Appendix */

2011-05-15T14:15:09Z

Unit 5 - Appendix

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	===Accra===		===Accra===

-	~~''I'm coming~~.''	+	*[http://www.pcdirectweb.com PC Direct] - Modern computer hardware store with many of the basic supplies you may need. Tel: +233 0302 780142 ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5.561108,-0.18175&aq=&sll=5.560987,-0.181513&sspn=0.00145,0.002411&g=5.561108,-0.18175&ie=UTF8&ll=5.561059,-0.181704&spn=0.046387,0.077162&z=14 Google Map])
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	===Kumasi===		===Kumasi===

Kjtwoseven: /* Mobile Phones in Ghana */

2011-04-25T23:30:55Z

Mobile Phones in Ghana

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	If you did not know, mobile phones have [http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone8.htm\| different bands], which means it is capable of picking up the different frequency bands for networks around the world, like for example [http://www.mobileworldlive.com/maps/network.php?cid=134&cname=Ghana\| in Ghana].		If you did not know, mobile phones have [http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone8.htm\| different bands], which means it is capable of picking up the different frequency bands for networks around the world, like for example [http://www.mobileworldlive.com/maps/network.php?cid=134&cname=Ghana\| in Ghana].

-	A '''Tri-Band''' GSM phone is one that supports three of the four major GSM frequency bands. America's tri-band phones typically support the 800/850, 1800, and 1900 frequency bands, but not the 900 frequency used by the largest carriers (MTN, Tigo and Vodafone, respectively) here in Ghana. Yet the burgeoning networks of Airtel and Glo do use the 1800 frequency. Furthermore, a '''Quad-Band''' GSM phone is capatible with all four bands around the world. So prior to coming to Ghana, check to see if your phone is compatible with the 900 frequency. If so, you will have to have your phone ''unlocked'' because most mobile phone carriers in America add codes onto their phones to prevent a user from accessing another carriers network. Otherwise, you can simply buy a phone during training for about $30.	+	A '''Tri-Band''' GSM phone is one that supports three of the four major GSM frequency bands. America's tri-band phones typically support the 800/850, 1800, and 1900 frequency bands, but not the 900 frequency used by the largest carriers (MTN, Tigo and Vodafone, respectively) here in Ghana. Yet the burgeoning networks of Airtel and Glo do use the 1800 frequency. Furthermore, a '''Quad-Band''' GSM phone is capatible with all four bands around the world. So prior to coming to Ghana, '''check to see if your phone is compatible with the 900 frequency'''. If so, you will have to have your phone ''unlocked'' because most mobile phone carriers in America add codes onto their phones to prevent a user from accessing another carriers network. Otherwise, you can simply buy a phone during training for about $30.

-	Lastly, there are no annual or monthly mobile phone contracts in Ghana. Everything is prepay. You simply buy units at any of the numerous kiosks or 'minute men' for the chip in your phone, which are interchangeable because none of the phones in Ghana are locked. Furthermore, your generally pay less than 10 cents per minute in-country with constantly fluctuating deals that are always shown on your phone (i.e. 10% of base price per minute, 20%, etc.). '''And you spend no more than 15 cents per minute on calls to the States'''.	+	Lastly, there are no annual or monthly mobile phone contracts in Ghana. Everything is prepay. You simply buy units at any of the numerous kiosks or 'minute men' for the chip in your phone, which are interchangeable because none of the phones in Ghana are locked. Furthermore, your generally pay less than 10 cents per minute in-country with constantly fluctuating deals that are always shown on your phone (i.e. 10% of base price per minute, 20%, etc.). '''And you will not spend more than 15 cents per minute on calls to the States'''.

	==Electricity in Ghana==		==Electricity in Ghana==

Kjtwoseven: /* Teacher Training College */

2011-04-25T21:26:13Z

Teacher Training College

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-	See the [[Teacher's Corner#~~Teacher Training College~~\|Teacher's Corner]] for a sample syllabus and past Cape Coast exams for Teacher Training Colleges.	+	See the [[Teacher's Corner#Past Cape Coast Tests\|Teacher's Corner]] for a sample syllabus and past Cape Coast exams for Teacher Training Colleges.

	==Teaching Without Computers==		==Teaching Without Computers==

Kjtwoseven: /* Teacher Training College */

2011-04-25T21:24:47Z

Teacher Training College

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	''I'm coming.''		''I'm coming.''
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		+	See the [[Teacher's Corner#Teacher Training College\|Teacher's Corner]] for a sample syllabus and past Cape Coast exams for Teacher Training Colleges.
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	==Teaching Without Computers==		==Teaching Without Computers==

Kjtwoseven: /* Internet */

2011-04-24T21:17:55Z

Internet

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	*Modems		*Modems
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	**''I'm coming.''		**''I'm coming.''
	*The '''[http://www.worldpossible.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72 Rachel Server]''' is meant to be a standalone server in a computer lab where Internet access is not possible or infeasible due to cumulative cost.		*The '''[http://www.worldpossible.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72 Rachel Server]''' is meant to be a standalone server in a computer lab where Internet access is not possible or infeasible due to cumulative cost.

Kjtwoseven: /* Networking */

2011-04-24T21:17:07Z

Networking

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	*Thin Client		*Thin Client
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	**''I'm coming.''		**''I'm coming.''

	*Clonezilla		*Clonezilla
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	**''I'm coming.''		**''I'm coming.''

	*GIFEC Server (Ubuntu)		*GIFEC Server (Ubuntu)
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	**''I'm coming.''		**''I'm coming.''