Web 2.0 Critical Literacy Activity

Ernest Mackina: Key notes in using Social Media for Development

I had the privilege of being part of the delegation that was equipped with relevant skills needed in using Web 2.0 applications and Social Media sites for Development in the University setting.

Here are some of the key notes which summarized the workshop:

• Get Started, or give your network  a more in-depth look on your existing online social profiles such as LinkedIn.

• Advanced searches on LinkedIn helps one locate the right people and expand an effective network.

• Build relationships with whom and what matters through online places and spaces.

• Mitigate the risks associated with using Social Media for Development. Decide the raange of your product and its intended audience. Do you want it to be private or public.

• The risks of Social Media for Development include the loss of privacy and violation of intellectual property.

• Choose tools that best fit your purpose. Use Social Media in order for you to establish professional credibility beyond borders, to make yourself easy to find and als in order to connect one to opportunities

Web 2.0 and Social Media for Development Videos

Don Tererai : Lessons from the Web 2.0 and Social Media workshop

The Web 2.0 and Social Media for Development Workshop allowed me to learn more about modern applications and tools that can be used in different settings. These range from the use of RSS feeds, Social Networks, Blogs, Microblogs, Vlogs, Mapping tools, and so on. Even as an avid user of social media, I got more ideas on the developmental side of these tool and applications through the discussions, debates and talks that took place throughout the workshop. The experiences of others were particularly useful in giving an insight on how Social media, for example, twitter can be used to attain developmental objectives which are measurable through progressive results.

 

The message which struck me most is that the tools and applications are not of much use on their own without meaningful and relevant content to accompany them. As a member of NUST academic stuff I am particularly interested in the potential of electronic and collaborative learning in an online environment. I intent to pursue and hopefully be able to use specific tools and applications which can be relevant to my work environment.

 

Thanks to CTA, all facilitators, members of the NUST Web2.0 champions group and all participants for making such progressive learning possible.