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- 1. The Blog as a Facilitators’ Tool Annie Mpiima TASO, Uganda East Africa
- 2. Choice of the Blog as a Tool Accessible with a web browser globally Targets a very wide audience The Blog has a rich structure with a set of entries , multiple links and a side bar for updates on a single page
- 3. Pros of a Blog This tool has matching affordances of presence, creation and interaction suitable for design and teaching activities Is compatible with other social networking tools like YouTube, twitter, goggle buzz, wikis, podcasts, LinkedIn The reverse chronological organization of content on a blog is ideal for delivering a course
- 4. Cons of a Blog Using this tool is not as easy as it seems Most web browsers to access the Blog need high internet speed which is a challenge in the African setting This tool could go out of the social network any time thus loosing all information and contacts it being free on the internet
- 5. Applicability of the Blog as A Tool Professionally The Blog will be used to deliver capacity building courses in HIV and AIDS for Clients, Service Providers and Caretakers The Blog as a free tool is cost effective for future work in facilitating courses conducted by a nonprofit organization like The AIDS Support Organization (TASO)
- 6. Applicability of the Blog as A Tool Professionally In my current work , I will explore new tools in the social media and practice their applicability with the Blog to create a bank of tools to motivate my participants Develop a Communication Strategy to share with Management in order toestablish social networking in the Organization’s CapacityDevelopment function and share it using the Blog Review available courses and tailor them to be delivered using social media tools
- 7. Applicability of the Blog as A Tool Personal Environment This tool will be used for personal reflection and interaction It will serve as a diary and information store for activities including research and writing of abstracts The tool will improve my social networking abilities It will open up new opportunities to learn