We just uploaded our project video to YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBLdK6Jk3aA The is a short documentary that summaries objectives, activities and results of the Youth Creativity and Media Literacy Project currently underway at Mengo Senior School. The project is a partnership between Life Academy and Sustainable Change Solutions
Brainstorming Time!
October 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
You will be forgiven for thinking that digital media making is all about taking photos and using computers to make videos. You couldn’t be further from the truth. Our experience so far is that most of the learning and decision making actually take place away from computers. Its about planning, group work, decision making, research, […]
Online Threats for Youths
October 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What threats do youths face today as they use the internet day? Obviously, quite many. The challenge I see however is that many people have tended to reduce all challenges to viewing inappropriate materials (read pornography). Now, we all agree that this is a serious issue. But by failing to examine other threats, we effectively […]
Teachers Retooled in Computer Programming
September 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Teachers of ICT and Computer studies have been retooled to teach Computer Programming in Schools. This comes after Uganda National Examination board chief issued a circular to schools reminding them that the examination body will test students on Elementary Programming principles as outlined in the 2008 curriculum. Many teachers have been dodging teaching this area […]
Raising Awareness About Social Media – With A Virtual Visit
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“We believe in you. You form 100% of our future”. These were the inspirational words of @Dr. Ronnie Lowenstein to S.6 Class students during her brief virtual visit (via skype video-conference) to Mengo Senior school today as we raise awareness about the power and etiquette of social media among students. Dr. Ronnie is a global […]
Is the Concept of a School Computer Club Obsolete?
August 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In an era where ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Computer Studies are subjects on the school curriculum, one is tempted to ask what role the computer club plays in the school. Are we seeing the end of the Computer club? I dare say, that more than ever before, the computer club is extremely relevant […]
People Call Me a Loser! – Poem
August 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This poem was developed by students in the digital video media project as a basis for their upcoming video. They are taking photos and videos to translate their message into a digital video. I was touched by the message and amazed at what students can do when given a chance and inspired. The photo to […]
Creativity Through Digital Video Media Making!
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Implementing a project entitled “Developing Creativity Through Digital Video Media Production” as part of an 18 months Life Academy course has been so far challenging and extremely rewarding. The interest from students and teachers is immense. My project requires a lot more time than I had anticipated! But I have given it the time, at […]
Social Media Use is a Critical Skill for Leaders today
June 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The MasterCard Foundation Scholar’s Program at Makerere University has identified Media Literacy as well as ethical and effective use of social media as critical skills for emerging leaders. This was the basis for inviting me to share with their scholars in two sessions during the Summer Leadership Camp 2016 covering effective social media use. What […]
Treated to Raw Creativity in Karlstad, Sweden!
May 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
There are people who leave marks in our memory when we meet them. When I came to do a course at Life Academy in Sweden, I definitely knew it was going to be interesting, but not to the level it has got lately. On Tuesday May 24th, we were informed by one of our programme […]
Recent Comments