e-Agriculture Webinar on Talking Books for Audio-Based Agriculture Extension
On the 5th of June 2018 the e-Agriculture team in conjunction with AMPLIO organized a webinar on Talking Books for Audio-Based Agriculture Extension.
Abstract
Knowledge empowers farmers to grow enough food to feed and provide for their families, but millions who live in remote areas and lack literacy do not have access to this knowledge. The Talking Book is an audio device designed to share knowledge on-demand with people who are cut off from traditional sources of information. It is customizable and interactive; it receives feedback and questions from users, and records usage statistics so that organizations can improve their messages, reach more people, and have greater impact. Amplio (formerly Literacy Bridge) designed the Talking Book and has collaborated with dozens of partners to develop and deliver engaging audio lessons and to evaluate their impact.