This document contains information about the sixth issue of the "Southern Gateway Magazine" including:
- An introduction from the publisher welcoming readers and inviting businesses to advertise.
- An article about fishing in southern Tanzania, the challenges fishermen face including illegal fishing methods, and the impacts on development, sustainability, and the environment.
- A history of the origin of the name "Mtwara" tracing it back to an elder in the 19th century known as Mzee Mpelumbe.
- A tide table showing high and low tides for the month of March and April for Mtwara.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
This document contains information about the sixth issue of the "Southern Gateway Magazine" including:
- An introduction from the publisher welcoming readers and inviting businesses to advertise.
- An article about fishing in southern Tanzania, the challenges fishermen face including illegal fishing methods, and the impacts on development, sustainability, and the environment.
- A history of the origin of the name "Mtwara" tracing it back to an elder in the 19th century known as Mzee Mpelumbe.
- A tide table showing high and low tides for the month of March and April for Mtwara.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
The document discusses various AI tools from OpenAI like GPT-3 and DALL-E 2, as well as ChatGPT. It explores how search engines are using AI and things to consider around AI-generated content. Potential SEO uses of ChatGPT are also presented, such as generating content at scale, conducting topic research, and automating basic coding tasks. The document encourages further reading on using ChatGPT for SEO purposes.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
The document discusses various AI tools from OpenAI like GPT-3 and DALL-E 2, as well as ChatGPT. It explores how search engines are using AI and things to consider around AI-generated content. Potential SEO uses of ChatGPT are also presented, such as generating content at scale, conducting topic research, and automating basic coding tasks. The document encourages further reading on using ChatGPT for SEO purposes.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
MAKALA
1. SEMINA KWA
JAMII JUU YA
NAFASI YA
SANAA KATIKA
ELIMU NA
UCHUMI NCHINI
TANZANIA
| MAYUNI JOSEPH
2. Utangulizi
Sanaa katika maisha ya binadamu
inachukua Nafasi kubwa sana. Kabla ya kujua
Nafasi ya sanaa katika elimu na uchumi, hebu
tujadili maana ya sanaa, licha ya wataalamu
wengi kujadili maana ya sanaa kama vile Plato,
Kirsty Wark, Joseph Beuys, Emmanuel Kant na
Allexander Baumgarten. Hapa tutaangalia
maana ya sanaa moja kwa moja kwa kujumuisha
mawazo ya wataalamu waliofafanua maana ya
sanaa. Kwa ujumla sanaa ni uwezo alionao kila
binadamu wa kuunda kitu kwa upekee kwa
madhumuni ya kukidhi mahitaji ya jamii kwa
kuanagalia nyanja za kisiasa, kijamii na
kiuchumi kwa faida ya kizazi cha sasa na kizazi
cha badae. Kwa namna hiyo sanaa ni ujuzi
ambao binadamu anautumia kuunda vitu
mbalimbali kwa ajili ya manufaa ya jamii.kwa
mfano msanii anapochora picha, anapoimba
wimbo na anapochonga kinyago lengo kuu sio
kufurahisjha nafsi yake, bali lengo ni
kuhakikisha jamii inanufaika kwa kugusa
nyanza zote za jamii yaani kiuchumi, kisiasa na
kijamii. Kwa hiyo hapa kila binadamu ni msanii,
Kwani kila binadamu anazaliwa na kipaji kama
anavyosema Plato alipokuwa kufafanua falsafa
ya elimu juu ya asili ya mwanafunzi. Lakini pia
wazo hili linaungwa mkono na mwanafalsafa wa
kijerumani ajukanaae kama Joseph Beuys.
Joseph Bueys anafafanua kuwa
“Every human being is an artist…by artist I
don’t just mean people who produce and
scripture or play the piano, or composers or
writers. For me a nurses is also an artist, or, of
course, a doctor or a teacher. a student too, a
young person responsible for his own
development. The essence of man is captured in
the description ‘artist’ Extracted from state of
art, Sandy Nairne, Chatto and Windus, 1987
Kwa namna hiyo tunatambua mchango wa
sanaa kwa kuona vitu ambavyo vinaundwa
kutokana na sanaa hiyo ambayo binadamu
anaitumia katika maisha yake ya kila siku.
Lakini pia ni wazi kuwa jamii inatambua kuwa
katika maisha ya binadamu sanaa ina nafasi
kubwa sana. kimsingi tumeona kuwa sanaa
ilikuwepo hata baada ya binadamu kuwepo, na
binadamu ameikuta sanaa kama alivyokuta vitu
vingine hapa duniani kama vitabu vya
dini(ukristo na uislamu) vinavyosema.
Lakini je? sana ya Tanzania imegawanyika
katika sehemu kuu ngapi. Mgawanyiko wa sanaa
kwa mujibu wa Baraa la Sanaa Tanzania
(BASATA) katika kitabu kijulikanacho kama
Falsafa ya sanaa ya Tanzania linagawa sanaa
katika makundi mawili ambayo ni sanaa za hisi
na sanaa za zana. Kwa kuanza na sanaa za hisi,
ni aina ya sanaa ambazo o bindamu anatambua
kwa kutumia milango ya fahamu inayojulikana
kama, ulimi kwa kuonja, macho kwa kuona,
ngozi kwa kugusa na pua kwa kunusa.
Kwanamna hii fungu hili la sanaa binadamu
anapaswa kutambua ujumbe ambao msanii
anataka kuutoa kwa jamii yake kwa kutumia
milango hiyo ya fahamu. Kimsingi sanaa hisi
mara nyingi huitaji akili nyingi itumike na
binadamu ili kujua msanii ana malengo gani kwa
Jamii husika. Kwa mfano wa sanaa za hisi ni
matumizi ya michoro amayo haina maelezo na
hata kama yanamaelezo huwa si laisi kutambua
msanii analengo gani kwa Jamii yake. Kwa
mfano katika kazi nyingi za kifasihi kwa upande
wa fasihi andishi, ambapo tunapata ushairi,
riwaya na tamthilia. Mara nyingi tunashuhudia
ganda la kitabu likiwa na picha ambazo zipo
zinazofanana na jina la kitabu na zingine
hazifanani na jina la kitabu kwa mfano, katika
kitabu cha , Morani, Kivuli Kinaishi, Watoto wa
mama N’tilie, ukiangalia maganda ya vitabu hivi
vya kifasihi utagundua kuwa umetumika usanii
wa kutosha katika kuunda picha na mpangilio
wa rangi, ambapo inampasa msomaji awe
makini ili kutambua uhusiano uliopo kati ya
ganda la kitabu na jina la kitabu, na vilivyomo
ndani ya kitabu . Kwa ujumla sanaa hizi
3. zinajulikana sanaa za hisi kwani zinahitaji
kutambuliwa kwa milango ya fahamu ya
binadamu kwa kuhususha fikra yakinifu. Kwa
upande wa sanaa za zana, hizi ni sanaa ambazo
zinaweza kutumika katika kutoa mafunzo ya
wazi na mara nyingi vifaa na zana zilizotumika
uonekana na kuguswa, kwani fungu hilim la
sanaa mara nyingi vinavyoundwa na jamii
hutumika moja kw moja na jamii husika kama
zana katika shughuri maalumu. Hapa binadamu
sio lazima utumie milango yote ya fahamu ili
kuweza kutambua ujumbe uliokusudiwa na
msanii kwa jamii yake. Cha msingi hapa ni
kwamba sanaa hizi za zana utumia maumbo
halisi ambayo binadamua anayatumia kila
kukicha, kwa mfano alama za barabarani, zana
za kufundishia darasani, ambapo zana hizi
utumia usanii wa hali ya juu katika uundaji
wake. Kwa ujumla sanaa za zana ni laisi
kutambuliwa na zinakuwepo kwa lengo
maalumu kwa Jamii bila kificho.Kwa namana
hiyo tunaona nI kwa jinsi gani Baraa la Sanaa
Tanzania (BASATA) katika kitabu
kijulikanacho kama Falsafa ya sanaa ya
Tanzania limefanikiwa kugawa makundi haya
ya sanaa kwa kuangalia Jamii ya kitanzania na
mazingira yake. Na baaada ya kuona mafungu
haya ya sanaa sasa tuone Nafasi ya sanaa katika
Jamii ya kitanzania kwa kipindi chote
MAISHA YA BINADAMU NA SANAA
Kwa kipindi kirefu binadamu amekuwa
akitumia sanaa kama nyenzo muhimu katika
shughuri mbalimbali za kiuchumi, kisiasa na
kijamii. Kwa namna hiyo sanaa imekuwa na
umuhimu mkubwa kwa maisha ya binadamu
kwa kipindi chote.Kwa mfano katika siasa
UMBO 1: Nyumba inajengwa kwa udongo ambao
umefinyangwa na kukandikwa kwa usanii wa hali ya
juu
binadamu alitumia sanaa za zana kuunda vitu
mbalimbali ambavyo vilitumiwa na viongozi
mbalimbali kwa mfano, mavazi ya wanajeshi na
mavazi kwa ajili ya watemi na wafalme na vifaa
vya kufanyia kazi kama vile meza na viti
ambavyo vimebuniwa kwa usanii ambao
bindamu aliutumia.Kwa upande wa uchumi
binadamu alitumia zana mbalimbali ambazo pia
zimebuniwa na kutumika kama bidhaa, kwa
mfano nyungo, vigoda,kawa na viatu , ambavyo
viliuzwa na vilitumika kama bidhaa zenye
thamani. Lakini pia sanaa in nafasi katika
masuala ya kijamii, ambapo sanaa inatumika
kutengenezea vitu ambavyo vinatumika na
makabila mbalimbali kama kitambulisho na vitu
muhimu kwa kabila hilo, kwa mfano usanii
unaotumika kutengenezea vinyago kwa kabila
4. ya Wamakonde, ni kitambulisho tosha kwa
Wamakonde. Na hata kwa upande wa michoro
inayochorwa na kabila la Wamakonde ambayo
inajulikana kama (chale) inatumia usanii wa
kutosha wakati wa kuchora. Kwa namna hiyo
sanaa ina nafasi kubwa sana katika Jamii ya
Tanzania tokea wanzo hadi sasa kwenye karne
ya 21.Hivyo ni jukumu la kila mtanzania kujua
nafasi ya sanaa katika nyanja za elimu, uchumi
na kijamii.Sasa tuangalie kwa ufupi nafasi ya
sanaa katika elimu na uchumi katika jamii ya
kitanzania.
NAFASI YA SANAA
KATIKA ELIMU NCHINI
TANZANIA
Kwa kuwa tumeshafahamu maana ya sanaa,
hivyo haina haja ya kurudia kufafanua dhana hii.
Na hivyo tutaangalia maana ya msingi ya neno
Elimu, dhana ya Elimu imefafanuliwa na
wanafalsafa wengi sana wa elimu na hapa
nitataja wachache tu kwa mfano Julius
Kambarage Nyerere, Plato, Aristotle, Socrates,
john Agrey na Maria Montessori. Lakini ki
msingi elimu ni utaratibu uliowekwa na Jamii
ambapo mafunzo, ujuzi, hekima na urithi
unahamishwa kutoka kwa kizazi kimoja hadi
kingine kwa lengo la kuhakikisha mahitaji na
malengo ya Jamii yanatimizwa bila kukiuka
imani na maadili ya jamii husika.Ufafanuzi huu
unafanana sana na ule wa maana ya sanaa,
kwani malengo ya sanaa ni kukidhi mahitaji ya
jamii, tukichunguza kwa umakini malengo ni
hayo hayo yanayolengwa na dhana ya elimu.
Kwa namna hiyo kutokana na uhusiano huo wa
elimu na sanaa, Jamii inapaswa kutumia elimu
na sanaa kama nguzo au nyenzo muhimu ya
kukidhi mahitaji ya Jamii kwa kipindi chote.
Jamii itatumia vitu mbalimbali vilivyoundwa na
binadamu kwa usanii na akili ya hali ya juu
kama sehemu ya kutolea mafunzo. Na mara
nyingi utengenezwaji wa zana hizo zinahitaji
usanii na elimu wa hali ya juu ili kuvutia na
kuleta ujumbe kwa Jamii husika.Kwa kuwa
Jamii inahitaji watu ambao watatumia akili zao
na ujuzi wao katiuka kubuni na kuunda zana za
kutolewa elimu kwa mfano, Mwalimu darasani
anapotumia zana ambayo imetumia usanii wa
hali ya juu kufundishia , kwa mfano mwalimu
anapohitaji kufundisha wanafunzi kuhusu mlima
Kilimanjaro ni wazi kwamba picha itayochorwa
pale ni mlima kilimanjro.Lakini mlima huo
hautachorwa kwa mzaha, bali utatumia usanii
mwingi na akili nyingi. Hivyo kwa kuwa lengo
la elimu ni kutoa mafunzo kwa wanafunzi, ni
wazi kuwa uchoraji wa mlima kilimanjaro
hautakuwa wa mzaha, bali utahitaji umakini kwa
msanii atayechora au kuchonga kitu kitakacho
fanana na mlima kilimanjaro. Mpaka hapa sanaa
imetambulika wazi katika suala zima la elimu.na
kwa namna hivyo ufundishaji ambao unatumia
5. zana zilizoundwa kwa usanii zitakuwa na faida
zifuatazo kwa wanafunzi.
•Ufundishaji unaotumia zana za kisanii
hukuza udadisi kwa wanafunzi, Kwani picha
hiyo itamfanaya mwanafunzi kujenga picha juu
ya kitu halisi katika ubongo wake.kwan kitabia
picha huwa na vitu vingi, vitu hivyo vitamfanya
mwanafunzi kuwa mdadisi kwa kujifunza vitu
vingi zaidi ya mlima, kwa mfano kwenye mlima
kuna miti, hivyo wanafunzi wanaweza kutoa
maelezo mengi juu ya mlima Kilimanjaro
kuhusiana na miti iliyokuwepo. Hivyo kufanya
wanafunzi kuwa na ujuzi wa kudadisi kutokana
na picha wanayoiona ambayo imetumia usanii
wa hali ya juu.na mwisho itasababisha kuwa na
taifa ambalo watu wake ni wadadisi kwa
maendeleo ya taifa.
•Ufundishaji unaotumia zana za kisanii
hukuza vipaji vya wanafunzi, kwa kuwa
wanasaikolojia na wanafalsafa wanaamini kuwa
kuwa kila binadamu ni msanii, bila shaka hata
darasani kuna wasnii pia. Niweke wazi kwamba,
wanafunzi wanapokuwa shuleni huwa
wanafanya mambo mengi yenye kuhusiana na
viapaji, wapo wanaofanya mambo makubwa na
kushangaza walimu wao na wapo wanaofanya
ya kawaida, ila hoja ipo palepale nvyote ni
vipaji.kama sula hapa ni vipaji vya wanafunzi, ni
vema tukampa nafasi Mwalimu ambaye
anatumia zana zilizochorwa kwa usanii wa hali
ya juu. Kwani mwanafunzi atakapoona picha
mbele ya ubao, ataweza kujaribu kuchora picha
hiyo. Hivyo usanii utachukua nafasi kwa
mwanafunzi huyo kutokana na zana iliyotumiwa
na Mwalimu wakati wa kutoa Elimu.
• Ufundishaji unaotumia zana za kisanii
hukuza ushirikiano baina ya Mwalimu na
wanafunzi, lazima tufahamu kuwa, katika
mchakato wa ufundishaji darasani jambo la
msingi ni ushirikiano baina ya mwalimu na
mwanafunzi. Hivyo matumizi ya zana za kisanii
katika mchakato wa ufundishaji utajenga
ushirikiano kati ya Mwalimu na mwanafunzi
ambapo kila mwanafunzi atakuwa tayari na
makini kuona picha ambayo imechorwa kwa
ubunifu kutokana na usanii wa mwalimu.
Kitendo hicho kinamfanya mwalimu kuwa
karibu na wanafunzi Kwani, kuna baadhi ya
picha zitamfanya mwanafunzi kuuliza maswali
kwa Mwalimu. Wakati mwingine, mwanafunzi
atataka, kujua zaidi juu ya usanii uliotumika
hapo. Hivyo itamlazimu kuwa karibu na
Mwalimu na kufanya majadiliano ya kina na
yenye kueleweka na mwanafunzi husika. Na
ikumbukwe kuwa lengo la Mwalimu kutumia
zana za kufundishia ni kutoa mafunzo yenye
kueleweka , ambapo Mwalimu atahitaji
kufahamu na kujua kila mwanafunzi kama
ameelewa somo au lah! Kitu ambacho kinakuza
ushikiano na mahusiano baina ya Mwalimu na
mwanafunzi.
Kimsingi sana katika elimu ina nafasi
kubwa sana kwani asilimia kadhaa ya zana na
vitu vinatumika shuleni hasa wakati wa
kufundishia vimeundwa kwa usanii mkubwa
sana.lakini pia sanaa kwenye elimu inatumika
pia kwenye nyimbo, mashairi na maigizo,
ambayo hubeba ujumbe ambapo Jamii inapaswa
6. kujifunza, kwa wakati huu, msanii anakuwa
walimu na jamii inakuwa mwanafunzi. Kwa
hiyo ni matarajio ya Jamii kuona usanii wa
msanii atatumika kuundia zana ambayo itatoa
Elimu kwa Jamii hiyo kwa mfano, nyimbo
zitakazoimbwa, maigizo yatakayoigizwa na
vinyago vitakavyochongwa ni wazi kwamba
vinapaswa kutoa ujumbe kwa Jamii hisuka. Kwa
ujumla Jamii ya kitanzania inatambua nafasi ya
sanaa kwenye elimu, Kwani katika Jamii ya
kitanzania msanii anaheshimika na kupewa
nafasi kubwa katika jamii.Hivyo sanaa ina nafasi
katika elimu hapa nchini Tanzania.
Mbali na shuleni sanaa inatumika kutolea
Elimu katika Jamii hapa nchini Tanzania, kupitia
kampeni mbalimbali. Elimu inatolewa na sanaa
kwa Jamii huwa inalengo la, kutoa maelekezo au
kuonya. Kwa namna hiyo katika jamii mbali na
sanaa ya mziki na maigizo ambayo ndo
yanafahamika sanaa na Jamii zetu hapa nchini
Tanzania, zipo sanaa ambazo zinatumika sana
kutolea Elimu kwa Jamii kuzidi sanaa ya kuimba
au sanaa ya maigizo.kwa mfano sanaa ya
uchoraji ni moja ya sanaa ambayo inashika
safasi kubwa katika kuahakikisha Jamii ya
Tanzania inapata Elimu inayotakiwa. Labda
tuchukue mfano huu wa alama za barabarani,
alama za barabarani ni moja ya mfano wa sanaa
za zana, hivyo kazi kubwa za alama barabarani
ni kutoa maelekezo kwa watumiaji wa barabara.
Lakini ukiangalia kwa makini sanaa iliyotumika
kuchora alama zile utagundua kuwa kuna usanii
umechukua Nafasi yake. Licha ya kwamba
lengo la alama hizi sio kutambulisha usanii, ila
hapa tunaangalia Nafasi ya sanaa katika
utengenezwaji wa alama hizi. Uchoraji na
upangaji wa rangi unahitaji usanii wa hali ya
juu. Kwa mfano alama inayoonesha hapa ni
kivuko cha ng’ombe ni lazima achorwe
ng’ombe, kwa namna hiyo tunaona sanaa ya
uchoraji inachukua Nafasi yake. Labda tuchukue
mfano mwingine, alama inayoonesha kuwa hapa
ni kutuo cha basi, ni lazima picha inayofanana
na basi itachorwa, ambapo sanaa ya uchoraji
inatumika.
Mbali na alama za barabarani kuna Elimu
zinatolewa kupitia uchoraji wa katuni. Mfano
mzuri katika gaezeti laMwananchi kuna katuni
anazochora Masoud Kipanya utagundua kuwa
sanaa inayotumika kuchora katuni hizo ni ya hali
ya juu, na zaidi katuni hizo licha ya kuburudisha
huwa zinatoa ujumbe kwa Jamii juu ya mambo
mbalimbali kama vile siasa, ukizingatia mwaka
huu wa 2015 ni mwaka wa uchaguzi mkuu hapa
nchini Tanzania. Mbali na katuni zinazopatikana
katika gazeti la Mwananchi, pia kuna katuni
zinazochorwa na kuonyeshwa kwenye runinga
kwa mfano, kituo cha televisheni cha ITV katika
kipindi cha Habari kirushwapo hewani kuanzaia
saa mbili, kabla ya utabiri wa hali hewe huwa
kunaonyeshwa katuni kwa jina la “Kibonzo cha
leo” lengo ni kutoa ujumbe kwa Jamii na wakati
huohuo kuburudika kutokana na uasanii
uliotumika kuchorea katuni hizo.kwa upande
mwingine katika majarida ya FEMA huwa kuna
kipengele cha Mpendwa Aunt au Mpenndwa
uncle, huwa kuna maswali na majibu, lakini
maswali hayo yanayoulizwa huwa
yanaambatana na michoro ya katuni ambayo
uchorwa kwa ubunifu wa hali ya juu kwa lengo
la kusisitiza na kuleta picha halisi kutokana na
swali lilivyoulizwa.Hii ni mifano michache , wa
sanaa za zana ambazo zimechorwa kwa usanii
ila ipo mingi ambayo inatumika katika kutolea
Elimu kwa Jamii. Kwa namna hiyo utagundua
kuwa sanaa ina Nafasi kubwa sana katika Elimu
hapa nchini Tanzania.
7. NAFASI YA SANAA
KATIKA UCHUMI NCHINI
TANZANIA
Maisha ya binadamu kwa asilimia kubwa
yanatawaliwa na uchumi. Wakati tukizungumzia
uchumu , kila mwanadamu atakuwa na wazo juu
ya shughuri yoyote ambayo inahusisha
mzunguko wa fedha. Kwa namana hivyo kwa
kipindi kirefu binadamu amekuwa akifanya
shughuri nyingi za kiuchumi kama vile biashara,
uvuvi, kilimo na utarii. Japokuwa katika
shughuri za uchumi kuna vitu vingi, bado
binadamu hakuacha kutumia sanaa yake katika
shughuri za kiuchumi kwa kuunda vitu amabvyo
vilitumiaka kama bidhaa ambazo ziliuzwa na
kununuliwa kwa mfumo wa bidhaa kwa bidhaa
na kwa mfumo wa bidhaa kwa fedha. kwa
naman hiyo kila jamiii ilitumia wasanii ipasavyo
katika shughuri za kiuchumi. Na mpaka hivi
sasa kuna Jamii zinatumia sanaa katika uchumi
kwa kubuni na kuzalisha bidhaa mbalimbali
,kwa mfano kabila la Wamakonde wanaosifika
katika uchongaji wa vinyago, ambapo vinyago
hivyo vinauzwa na kununuliwa ndani na nje ya
Tanzania. Kutokana na biashara ya vinyago
hivyo jamii inaamini kuwa uchumi wao
unakuzwa au unaendelezwa kutokana na
biashara ya vinyago ambayo mchongaji
anatumia usanii wa hali ya juu kwa uhakikisha
kinyago kinakuwa na muonekano mzuri. Kwani
muonekano mzuri na wenye kuvutia ni kielelezo
cha bei ya kinyago hiko. Mbali na kukuza
utamaduni wamakonde wanaamini kuwa
biashara ya vinyago ni kubwa na inawanufaisha
wengi. Mbali na baishra ya vinyago hapa nchini
Tanzania sanaa inachukua nafasi hata kwenye
kilimo.usanii kwenye kilimo unahusika wakati
wa utengenezaji wa zana mbalimbali za kulimia.
Hapa inatupasa tuelewwe kuwa, usanii
unaotumika kutengenezea jembe, panga na visu
ni wa hali ya juu na sio kila mtu anaweza
kufanya hivyo. Sasa hali ya mtu kushindwa
kutengeneza zana za kilimo ndo unatoa nafasi
kwa msanii kutumia muda mwingi katika
kutengeneza zana za kilimo. Hapa tunapaswa
tuelewe kuwa usanii unaotumika kuundia jembe
ni wa hali ya juu, Kwani jembe linakuwa na
muonekano mzuri, japo tuelewe kuwa sio kila
kizuri ni zao la usanii,ila hapa tuanaangalia ni
kwa jinsi gani zana hizo zinaundwa na
kutumika katika shughuri za kiuchumi kama
kilimo.kwa upande mwingine shughuri kama ya
utalii, japo inatupasa tuelewe maana ya utalii,
kimsingi utalii ni hali ya watu au mtu kusafiri
ndani au nje ya nchi yake kwa lengo la kuona au
kusikia vitu mbavyo aidha vipo au havipo
mahali ambapo watu au mtu huyo anaish ili
kujifunza, kufurahi na kufanya utafiti. Kwa
namna hiyo kama kuna mtu kwa mfano anatoka
Mwanza
8. kuja Mtwara kuona kinyago cha kimakonde
huyu pia ni mtalii. Lakini pia kama kuna mtu
anatoka Ureno au Italia anakuja Tanzania
kuangalia kigoda cha mnyamwezi huyu pia ni
mtalii. Hivyo hapa tunaangalia nafasi ya sanaa
katika shughuri za utalii. Wizara ya maliasili na
utalii, inatambua kuwa utamdauni unachangia
kwa kiasi kikubwa katika kukuza utalii wa ndani
na wa nje. Kikubwa zaidi Jamii ambazo
zinatumia utamaduni wao kama sehemu ya utalii
ni kama wamasai wanaopatikana mkoani Arusha
na wamakonde ambao wanpatikiana kusini mwa
Tanzania. Hivyo utamaduni wa watu hawa
unatambulika kupitia nyimbo zao, mavazi yao
na michoro yao katika mwili. Ukichunguza kwa
umakini utagundua kuwa michoro, mavazi na
nyimbo hizo zinaundwa kwa usanii ,mkubwa
sana. Kuna usanii unatumika katika kuchora, na
kuna usanii unatumika katika kushona mavazi ili
yatambulishe Jamii husika. Hivyo basi kama
kuna usanii unatumika katika kuunda zana hizo ,
ambazo zinatambulisha utamaduni wa Jamii
fulani, na wizara ya maliasili na utalii inatambua
mchango wa utamaduni katika kukuza utalii,
basi wazi kuwa sanaa ina nafasi kubwa katika
kukuza utalii hapa nchini Tanzania. Labda
tutumie mfano mwingine wa makumbusho
ambapo ni moja ya sehemu muhimu za kitalii,
asilimia kubwa ya vitu ambavyo vinapatikana
makumbusho vingi vimeundwa kwa kutumia
usanii wa hali ya juu. Pamoja na zana hizo
zinatumiaka kuelezea historia ya Jamii fulani,
lakini ukiangalia kwa umakini utagundua zana
hizo zimetumia usanii wa hali ya juu. Kwa
mfano, vinyago vilivyopo katika makumbusho
ya Bagamoyo ni mfano mzuri wa zana zenye
kutambulisha utamaduni wa watu fulani. zana za
kivita na kilimo zilizopo makumbusho ya
Tembe la Dr. Livingstone pale Kwihala mkoani
Tabora zinawakilisha sanaa, kwani ufundi
mkubwa umetumika katika kuundia zana hizo.
Lakini pia zana za uvuvi zinazopatikana pale
makumbusho ya taifa mkoani Dar es salaam
utagundua kuwa zana hizo za asili zimeundwa
kwa usanii wa hali ya juu. Kwa namna hiyo
usanii huo ambao unawakilisha utamaduni wa
Jamii fulani umekuwa ni kivutio kwa watalii wa
ndani na wa nje hapa nchini Tanzania. Hivyo
tunatambua Nafasi ya sanaa katika uchumi
kupitia shughuri kama, kilimo, biashara na utalii.
9. Hitimisho
Kwa kuwa tumeshajua nafasi ya sanaa katika
elimu na uchumi hapa nchini Tanzania na kuona
faida zake kwenye Jamii, hivyo Jamii inapaswa
kutambua na kuthamini wanasanii. Kwani
wasanii hawa wana nafasi kubwa katika kujenga
na kuendeleza Jamii hapa nchini Tanzania. Kwa
kuwa hata serikali inatambua mchango wa
sanaa katika sekta mbalimbali kama sekta ya
maliasili na utalii, utamaduni na elimu, basi ni
wazi kwamba serikali inatakiwa kutoa elimu
kwa jamii, juu ya nafasi ya sanaa katika
shughuri za maendeleo. Elimu hiyo inapaswa
kutolewa katika mihadhara mbalimbali,
mashuleni na hata vyuoni. Elimu hiyo itasaidia
sana jamii kuelewa nafasi ya sanaa na faida zake
katika maendeleo ya taifa letu. Pamoja ya
kwamba wasanii wanatoka katika Jamii, ni wazi
kuwa Jamii inafahamu tu kuwa msanii ni nani,
lakini wengi hawatambui mchango wa usanii wa
msanii kwa Jamii hiyo. Mbali na utolewaji wa
elimu kwa jamii, serikali inapaswa kutambua
safasi ya sanaa katika uchumi na kufanya sanaa
kuwa na tija kwa msanii kwa kuona bidhaaa
zilizoundwa na msanii huyo zinapata soko la
uhakika. Hivyo serikali inapswa kuunda sera
ambayo italinda haki za wasanii na kuhakikisha
sanaa inanufaisha msanii mwenyewe, Jamii na
serikali. Lakini mbali na kuwa na sera
itakayolinda na kuendeleza sanaa na kuwa na
faida kwa msanii, jamii na serikali, serikali
inapaswa kuwa na orodha ya wasanii ili kujua
idadi ya wasanii ili iwe lahisi kutoa misaada kwa
wasanii hao, kwa mfano utoaji wa mikopo na
elimu. Kwa kufanya hivyo serikali itafanikiwa,
kwani misaada kwa wasanii inafika kama
ilivyopangwa na haitakuwa vigumu kwa
serilkali kukusanya mapato yatokanayo na
mauzo ya sanaa. Mbali na serikali jamii pia
inapaswa kuheshimu kazi za msanii na kutoa
mchango pale inapohitajika. Na kwa upande wa
msanii, yeye mwenyewe anapaswa kujitambua
na kuheshimu Nafasi aliyopewa na Jamii yake,
na vilevile wasanii wanapaswa kusoma kwa
bidii ili kuweza kutambua ulimwengu na
mabadiliko yake ya kila siku. Kwa kuzingatia
haya, sanaa hapa nchini itakuwa ni moja ya vitu
ambavyo vinachangia sana katika maendeleo ya
nchi kama ilivyo kwa nchi kama Marekani,
Uchina na Japani. Mungu ibariki Tanzania,
Mungu ibariki Afrika.
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