Can the Virtual worlds of online communities Help development in the offline, real world?
Those were the questions that jumped out of my mouth when I first saw the e-GLO application. In order to satisfy my curiosity, I applied and fortunately I was selected after going through an online interview as one of 40 participants around the world.
The blogosphere has already proved a success in fostering two way communications between organizations and a global audience. Now social change organizations are starting to look at virtual worlds as a social networking tool. On of such social change initiative is e-GLO. E-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a global, online digital storytelling and community leadership course, a program of Earth Charter International’s Youth Initiative, developed and implemented in collaboration with Beat Board TV,
With the virtual secured multimedia communication multicast conference environment powered by Heart in Action Enterprises,
And in-kind and financial support provided by Heart in Action Enterprises and Plan Netherlands.”
Attending multicast sessions powered by Heart in Action Enterprises, I was surprised at just how quickly e—GLO is like second home .With the ability to stream video, see power point presentations, links to download papers and communicate in real-time stereo as well as with text, this run quickly proved an engaging environment where I felt as if I was genuinely participating.
Another thrilling experience is the diversity of the participants and the depth of contributions and insights about global trends that naturally evokes a commitment to effect change in my local community.
However, it will also be good to share some of the enormous challenges participants from developing countries faced in terms of technology. I can recall one of the sessions where I could not enter the seminar room due to poor internet connection from a cybercafé after waiting for two hours
Looking back, I honestly want to re-emphasize that being part of e-GLO is an amazing opportunity, a spectacular one that has indeed sharpened my 21st century Leadership and strengthened my ability to a learn on a global platform to achieve a global vision.
Learning with the diverse set of participants who are committed to working for change has been a rewarding experience. The challenges form the view point of a developing country has been enormous. I no longer sit back, watch, and criticize. I now know that I have the knowledge and tools to engage effectively.
I am passionately building a concept of a community radio that will help position the poverty ridden societies for economic development.
I believe in a new Nigeria, A new Africa
Those were the questions that jumped out of my mouth when I first saw the e-GLO application. In order to satisfy my curiosity, I applied and fortunately I was selected after going through an online interview as one of 40 participants around the world.
The blogosphere has already proved a success in fostering two way communications between organizations and a global audience. Now social change organizations are starting to look at virtual worlds as a social networking tool. On of such social change initiative is e-GLO. E-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a global, online digital storytelling and community leadership course, a program of Earth Charter International’s Youth Initiative, developed and implemented in collaboration with Beat Board TV,
With the virtual secured multimedia communication multicast conference environment powered by Heart in Action Enterprises,
And in-kind and financial support provided by Heart in Action Enterprises and Plan Netherlands.”
Attending multicast sessions powered by Heart in Action Enterprises, I was surprised at just how quickly e—GLO is like second home .With the ability to stream video, see power point presentations, links to download papers and communicate in real-time stereo as well as with text, this run quickly proved an engaging environment where I felt as if I was genuinely participating.
Another thrilling experience is the diversity of the participants and the depth of contributions and insights about global trends that naturally evokes a commitment to effect change in my local community.
However, it will also be good to share some of the enormous challenges participants from developing countries faced in terms of technology. I can recall one of the sessions where I could not enter the seminar room due to poor internet connection from a cybercafé after waiting for two hours
Looking back, I honestly want to re-emphasize that being part of e-GLO is an amazing opportunity, a spectacular one that has indeed sharpened my 21st century Leadership and strengthened my ability to a learn on a global platform to achieve a global vision.
Learning with the diverse set of participants who are committed to working for change has been a rewarding experience. The challenges form the view point of a developing country has been enormous. I no longer sit back, watch, and criticize. I now know that I have the knowledge and tools to engage effectively.
I am passionately building a concept of a community radio that will help position the poverty ridden societies for economic development.
I believe in a new Nigeria, A new Africa
