Milestone

Jawahar library, one of the libraries being mentored by SPACE as a rural information, technology and documentation centre, has taken leadership in documenting Karadikali, an unique artform of Kerala. Karadi Kali, or the dance of the bear, was synonymous with Onam for natives of Kollam until a few decades ago. Over time, this unique cultural tradition along with its rich oral heritage was forgotten, as new forms of entertainment emerged and lured people away from this rustic artform.

SPACE has been invited to be part of the international network of FLOSS Competence Centers. It becomes the 9th such center globally. Decision to include SPACE in the network was taken during the FLOSS Competence Centers Summit, held in Paris from 22-24 September 2011. 

SPACE published a report of its study conducted among students of arts and science colleges in kerala to assess their access to ICT. The study conducted among 200 students, has identified a large gender disparity in ICT use, despite high computer literacy among students. The socio-cultural ethos of Kerala makes Internet out of bounds for girls, unless they are from high income groups who can afford connectivity at home. Although Internet cafes have proliferated the landscape of Kerala, these largely remain male domains.

FOSSEE, IIT Bombay and SPACE will organise an international conference on Scientific Computing with Python (Scipy.in 09) from December 12 to 17 at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.

For online registration:  http://scipy.in
 

SPACE trained newly appointed principals of Polytechnic Colleges in FOSS and on Information and Communication Technologies in education.

The workshop held from 5 to 8 October 2009 was held at Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery, Kochi.