Kinkajou Design Journal

Mali Field Rep Provides Kinkajou Redesign Recommendations

Ousmane Samake, DtM's Field Representative in Mali, has completed his final redesign recommendations for the Kinkajou, following the conclusion of the first phase of the Kinkajou's pilot test. These recommendations are the culmination of observations and evaluations of the Kinkajou in use over the course of the 6-month pilot test, in which 45 communities across Mali participated. Ousmane and project technician Emmanuel Coulibaly visted 10 participating communities and evaluated the use and condition of the Kinkajous at these sites. In particular, they looked for common technical issues concerning the day-to-day operation of the Kinkajou and areas in which teachers could use their Kinkajous more effectively in the classroom. Ousmane's redesign recommendations include proposed changes in microfilm content, teacher training methods, and the monitoring and evaluation of the pilot study.

Read his complete report: [Word DOC]