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 […]
Cambodia – A Shocker of A Place
February 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
When you just read about Cambodia or worse still learn of it from films only, you would be lucky to escape stereotyping it as a war ravaged country, surrounded by dense forests and deep, boggy marshes. Where rural people wear wide palm leave hats and toil away in rice fields. That’s what I thought about […]
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, […]
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 […]
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