Web 2.0 Learning Opportunity : My Experience

Demonstration on Google Mapping during workshop

Introduction 

I am currently following training on Web 2.0 at the University of Mauritius. This course is organised by the CTA. The course runs over 5 days  starting from the 23 July 2012 and ending on the 27 July 2012.

So far we have covered three days of training under the instructions of Mr S.Sembhoo, Mr K Boodhoo and Miss N.Hosenally.

I discovered some new application tools such as Google Docs, Wikis  and Twitter and how to use them. 

   

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods used were very good with a short but direct theory session of  each tool and this was followed with hands on  practical work  on our computer. In other terms at the end of the session we could use the tool on our own and it is up to us now to develop ourselves further.

I also learned about the use of meta cards during the course of a training. This will help us to improve our training that we run in our organisation.

 

What I have liked so far is that firstly I was introduced to new tools, secondly the pace at which the training and last not least the PATIENCE shown by the trainers to make sure we could grasp everything. The class atmosphere was pleasant despite the load of things to learn in such a small period of time.

 Usefulness

The training is not only useful in our work but is also very useful in our daily social life as technology keeps pushing ahead.  Everyone in the agricultural sector should be trained in Web 2.0 tools in Mauritius. We are so close (in terms of the geographical distance) yet we are so far apart in terms of effective collaboration

Web 2.0 tools will help me to carry out searches much more quickly and efficiently, to communicate more rapidly, to share information and to be more at pace with new developments coming up.

Dear all, we have completed the 5 days training. It was a hectic week for me , but also a very fruitful one . I feel revitalise. 


To sum up i feel having  better tools in my hands to do my work better, to be more efficient in our duties and in terms of professional development this training push us one step ahead

My first blog post

The facilitators went through the meta cards on "wiki", which was the last activity of the previous day. Each card was read and discussed with the participants. From the meta cards, it was noted that most participants were giving a description of the tool, rather than giving examples on how they would use them, On the other hand, there were also participants who had a clear vision on how they will use these tools. For example, one of the participants who is from the extension services wrote that he plans to create a wiki and integrate a Google Map in it, to have field location of sugarcane planters in Mauritius.