 My name is Balaji. I work for the Commonwealth of Learning. Our paradigm is learning for development. My own work involves applying technologies to human development. I've been active in this area for nearly 25 years. I focus on IT and communication tech today. I also look at knowledge sharing processes closely and promote use of tech mediation in them for scale and affordability. In call, we look at mobiles as important support tools in learning for development. Development workers and activists are often not aware of the contemporary developments in this technology. They are keen to use them in their efforts. Many of them say they would benefit from an interaction with people in technology development. We have held two workshops on mobile for development. The idea of this foundational course arose from the last one held in India. The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur hosted that event. At our request, they agreed to offer this course. I'm not going to teach in this course. I serve as a supporter. I will be meeting you in the discussion forums online. To join us.