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Use of ICTs and Social Media for Human Rights Work |
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Distance education |
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Annual |
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| Start date |
20/05/2015 |
| End date |
30/06/2015 |
| Objectives |
This e-learning course is intended for staff members of human rights and social justice NGOs and inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication (i.e. information officers, web editors, communication specialists) within their organisation. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) and social media are a dynamic field where success is dependent upon skill development and practical experience. Participants will be introduced to proven methods of using ICTs and social media to promote their human rights work. They will become equipped with the knowledge and tools to more effectively design and implement web sites, databases, social media like Facebook and Twitter or multi-media for advocacy campaigns, training and information management. |
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science and technology |
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Week 1: Using ICTs and social media: special considerations for human rights work
Week 2: Assessment of use of ICTs and social media in participants' organisations
Week 3: Outreach and information dissemination
Week 4: Advocacy and campaigning
Week 5: "Open week”
Week 6: Information management
Week 7: Online collaboration
Week 8: Online and e-learning
Week 9: "Open week”
Week 10: Online fundraising
Week 11: Peer-review of project(s) developed during the course |
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English |
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This course involves 60 hours of online lectures, webinars, reading, on-line working groups, interaction with students and instructors and assignments, and is offered over a three-month period, beginning on 13 February 2013 The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning.
Participants are expected to come to the course with ideas about how their organisation can integrate or further develop the use of ICTs and social media within the organisation. Participants will do the required reading, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. |
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| Delivered by |
Instructor: Paul McAdams |
| Degree/Certificate |
Certificate of Participation |
| Number of participants |
25 |
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| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=feivmxlab&oeidk=a07e99afhia17066bf5 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for staff members of human rights/social justice organisations, NGOs, inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication policy/programmes. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. |
| Scholarship |
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
Tuition fee for participants: $ 725; tuition for auditors: $ 275. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/learn/elearning/ict-and-social-media-for-human-rights/ |
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