Teachers of ICT and Computer Studies in Uganda discussed via WhatsApp issues surrounding the use of Network Enabled Mobile Devices (Such as Mobile Phones and iPads) in Schools. This compilation reflects a di ersity of experiences, knowledge, practices, fears, hopes, aspirations of these gatekeepers to technology in Education. Anyone interested in transforming education will find […]
Perspectives of Teachers on Use of Mobile Tech in Ugandan Schools
January 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A Beautiful Journey to ILEP 2018
January 9, 2018 by 7 Comments
"The ordinary person [in the US] is making it possible for me and my colleagues to be here" – #ILEP2018 Fellow Ayub Golooba Kalema from Uganda speaking at the ILEP Welcome Luncheon #ExhangeOurWorld pic.twitter.com/OxzffgOxUU — TEA & ILEP (@TEA_ILEP) January 5, 2018 The journey to becoming an International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) Fellow and […]
Lessons from ICT in Education Workshop in Cambodia
December 24, 2017 by 3 Comments
Just returned from the “ICT and Pedagogical Development” follow up workshop in Phnom Penh Cambodia which was attended by about 30 people (Change Agents, Supervisors and colleagues) The workshop was intended to – To support a selection of change agents and their organizations in order to strengthen their network. – To discuss and analyze experiences […]
“Hang in There” – Change Agents Told in Cambodia
December 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Do not go with the flow. Don’t change this project to do what is simpler just because …. You are onto something big here with Creativity” were the words (sort of anyway) of encouragement and counsel from Mr. Jacob Rubenson – a management consultant from Sweden to me after my presentation on Promoting creativity and […]
Should Parents and Teachers Share Images of Our Children on Social Media
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With the proliferation of the Internet and smart phones with cameras, it is now so easy to record special moments and share them with the world. With a click of a button, we can snap photos of our children playing in our beautiful compounds and share them in an instant on Facebook, WhatsApp or any […]
Engendering Media Literacy and Creativity
June 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Most Ugandans, and for that matter most Africans, while interfacing with internet technologies, spend most of their time downloading, consuming content developed by somebody else. Be it on WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube or any other social networking platform, aside from some crude tribal jokes and heavily enhanced selfies, chances are you are more likely to encounter […]
Lessons of Experience with Media for Youths
February 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Its now one year into the Media and Creativity Project, so I deem it appropriate to share a few lessons of experience. It has been an exciting journey with lots to learn and share. It has called for hard-work, going beyond the normal working hours, research and doing new stuff. Lesson#1: Plan Your Work It […]
Uganda Marks Safe Internet Day 2017
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the regulatory body of the Communications Sector in Uganda organised a dialogue day to commemorate the International Safe Internet Day in Uganda. The theme of the day was “Be the Change: Unite for a better Internet”. It was marked at the UCC House, Bugolobi on Tuesday 7th February 2017. Participants discussed […]
Developing Creativity Through Media Project Video
January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
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