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Month: March 2023

Digital Storytelling and Reflective Practice

In today’s fast-paced world, an online presence is essential for success in creative business. This is especially true for those who want to reach new clients and audiences through the internet.   IOMe005 recently conducted a seven-week program that trained participants to create their personal documentation websites. The program formed four teams that were assigned to design, document, and create learning kits for children with different challenges, including physical disabilities, hyposensitivity, cerebral palsy, and autism. The 41 participants worked on their websites while learning valuable lessons about team dynamics and how to overcome challenges while working in teams.  Through the training program, learners take photos and record videos of the process while working on projects. After working on certain tasks, learners are encouraged to reflect and write down their experiences. This type of documentation is critical in identifying learning gaps for individual participants and planning to address those gaps. Skills such as design, digital fabrication, photography, drawing and painting, and sculpture can all be documented using this approach.  In conclusion, the digital storytelling and reflective practice training program provides participants with valuable skills that can help them succeed in the creative business world. The program enables learners to document their experiences and showcase their skills to potential employers and customers, while also identifying areas where they can improve. Overall, this program is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their digital skills and showcase their creativity. 

Ajira Digital Training, Data Entry & Data management Module

The Ajira Digital Training Program recently conducted a Data Entry and Data Management Module training session on the 16th and 17th of March 2023 at the IOMe005 Innovation Lab. The training was conducted by eMobilis and aimed to equip 43 young people from Hindi with the skills and knowledge required to excel in online work.   The program began by introducing participants to the benefits of online work, tips for success, job categories available, payment methods, and how to create winning proposals. Participants were also taught the importance of data management in today’s world and gained a comprehensive understanding of key terms such as annotations and cleaning processes. These skills are essential for working in job roles such as data processors or analysts, making the training relevant and valuable for the participants’ future careers.   Furthermore, the program introduced various platforms that facilitate streamlined practices when dealing with clients, which will help the participants to work more efficiently and effectively.   In addition to developing core competencies, the training also covered cross-cutting topics such as soft skills and image editing skills.   In conclusion, the Ajira Digital Training Program’s Data Entry and Data Management Module training session was a valuable opportunity for young people from Hindi to gain the skills and knowledge required to succeed in online work. The program’s comprehensive approach, covering core competencies, cross-cutting topics, and practical applications, ensured that participants left the training better equipped for the challenges and opportunities of online work.       Data Entry & Data Management Physical Mentorship  Following a two-day introduction to the Ajira training module at IOMe005 Innovation Lab on the 16th and 17th, participants were enrolled in a long-term mentorship program. This program paired mentees with mentors to provide more in-depth training on the module’s content.  The physical mentorship program took place on the 29th and 30th of March 2023 at the Lab. During the program, participants were introduced to the roles of mentors and mentees, best practices for mentorship sessions, netiquette skills, and platforms for submitting mentorship assignments.   It is important to note that all participants will be required to complete the mentorship program virtually. This approach ensures that participants continue to benefit from the program’s content, despite being unable to meet in person. The virtual aspect of the program also provides an opportunity for participants to develop skills in remote collaboration and communication, which are valuable skills in today’s digital age.   Overall, the mentorship program is an excellent opportunity for participants to build on the knowledge and skills gained during the initial training. The program’s emphasis on best practices, netiquette skills, and virtual collaboration will equip participants with valuable skills for their future careers in online work.             

Think-Bricks STEM Kids Event

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering) education is a crucial part of modern education, focusing on providing children with practical knowledge and problem-solving skills. To support this initiative, I.O.Me005 organized a ThinkBricks STEM Kids Event in Lamu on March 4th, 2023. Twenty children between the ages of 8 and 12 were given hands-on guidance on how to use Think Bricks to build adaptable housing structures that can change based on contextual and environmental dynamics.  Think Bricks are similar to Lego bricks and were designed by Dorrit, a master’s student from Delft University of Technology, during her one-and-a-half-month attachment at the lab. These bricks are made from wood fabricated by a CNC machine and are easy to snap together with pencils to create a variety of structures.  During the workshop, the children used the Think Bricks to build mobile houses, with cardboard being used for the walls and roofs, and pencils used as skeletons and chassis for the automobile. Each group presented their movable house to the rest of the participants at the end of the event, with the houses being judged based on creativity, functionality, and overall design.  The children were proud of their creations and were able to work together in small groups, learn effective communication, and come up with unique designs for their movable houses. The event helped promote creativity and encouraged imagination in the children, leaving them with valuable experiences and skills for the future. 

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