The Role of Social Media in eLearning

This article reflects the use of social media in eLearning plus some tips on how social media can be used as learning platforms.

Social media is basically a structure that consists of individuals, communities, companies or organizations with similar interests, attitudes, values, lifestyles, visions and friendships and in the field of eLearning this structure can be used in various ways and through a number of tools. Read more ...

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Written by Christopher Pappas

On Elections, Selections and Installations

Hello and welcome back to this space. We are fresh from an election victory for the Barbados DLP in the blue and yellow corner and in gentlemanly fashion saying 'better luck next time' to the defeated red faced BLP. Without the much-anticipated bank holiday anywhere in sight, it is business as usual in Bay Street as the ruling party have been mandated to concentrate their efforts and energies into addressing myriad challenges facing this nation, not the least of which is an escalating cost of living. Now is not the time for empty rhetoric, rancour and revelry, but we, the sons and daughters of this great nation, must rally together to chart new trajectories towards growth, development and progress; and we must do so without fear or favour, conscious of the great responsibility and privilege we have been given as masters of our heritage. ___________________________________________________________________________ Nia Productions, the publishing and creative arm of the College Library has installed an evocative and provocative tribute to three iconic Caribbean men, namely Edward Kamau Brathwaite, George Lamming and Bob Marley. You are invited to visit the Library to interact with representations of their work artfully portrayed throughout this 'alternative learning space'. Under the direction of the College Librarian, Ms Hetty Stoute-Oni, staff has been challenged to come up with exciting ways to use research and scholarship to connect with student learners on the importance of our leaders and visionaries throughout the entire Black diaspora. Please bear in mind, that while the work was a response to Black History Month, the display will remain in situ, indefinitely.

We're Back!!!

Hello again and welcome to this space after such a long absence. The Semester has been zipping along at mach speed or so it would seem since we are about half way through, and near the end of the year 2012. For those of you asking when the blog will get started, I promise to keep it informative and provocative. As always we welcome your comments and concerns on everything under the sun. This is your blog -- a chance to speak candidly about what lights up your imagination. Don't be coy or cavalier about life, dive in and get your hands dirty and feet wet. Today I want to look at Voting and You. With elections heating up here in Barbados and in the United States, we can get a chance to see first hand at how the election machinery works. There are lot of would be first time voters in our midst. I want you to pause and reflect on the journey that has lead to this moment where you at 18 years of age can cast your vote and by so doing elect a government that is representative of the people. I also want you to contemplate that a vote is a right and responsibility and ultimately, if you do or do not vote, whichever party assumes office at the end of the process, that is the one you helped to elect. Till next time, Study it!!!

Double Feature - Cloud 9 & For Colored Girls....

The Barbados Community College's annual showcase of the Bachelor of Art Degree in Graphic Design ‘Portfolio’ will take place at the Grande Salle in the Central Bank of Barbados. The exhibition entitled ‘Cloud 9’, is the student designers' exploration of concept and media through a variety of visual styles that reflect their personal and professional growth through a range of topics including type design, product development – textiles and furniture, branding, publication design, packaging, campaigns, web design, animation, and video. A private viewing will be held on Tuesday May 8th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The public opening will take place the following Wednesday, May 9th until Saturday, May 12th, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. There is no admission fee. Further information on the event may be obtained from the Course Coordinator of the Graphic Design programme. Contact: bccgraphics@gmail.com. NB Images of the BCC Graphic Design students can be viewed in the ARC Magazine May 2012 edition. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There will also be a special opening of Portfolio on Sunday the 13th of May from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Theatre Arts Department production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf’ which is slated to start showing on Saturday, 12th at Frank Collymore Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets at $30 are available from 18 April at Pro Photo (Sheraton Centre), Mpowered (Mall Internationale), BCC Book Source and UWI Bookshop and i-tickets (Cave Shepherd). Source: Shelly Mayers, Course Coordinator, BFA Graphic Design, Division of Fine Arts.

The Betrayal

The University of the West Indies in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture under the patronage of Rt Hon Freundel Stuart, QC MP, Prime Minister present a play depicting political intervention of the Rt Excellent Clement Payne, written by Prof Hilary McD Beckles and directed by C M Harclyde Walcott at the EBCCI, UWI, Cave Hill Campus. Four Showtimes Only. April 26, 27, 28, 29, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Ticket Price: BDS$30.00 Box Offices: CS Pharmacy,Broad St; Bookshop,UWI; and Ticket Town, Sheraton.

BCSI Presents Exporting Creative and Cultural Services

Calling all those persons who are interested in Audiovisuals, Animation, Dance, Fashion, Film, Literary Arts, Music and Theatre, here's some information for you The Cultural and Creative Sector Trade Clinic which will help you with:- Breaking into the European Market Accessing available financing Accessing development support Networking Register early @ Tel.:429-5357 or Fax: 429-5352 Venue: Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Date: April 26, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Your contribution is BDS$50.00 for members and BDS$75.00 for non-members. For further information please contact: mclarke@bcsi.org.bb or areid@bcsi.bb or sclarke@bcsi.bb Source: info@impressionbarbados.com

2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean

There is only one week left to submit your application to the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean! If you have a bright idea that promotes energy efficiency and access to renewable energy in the Caribbean region, apply today. The contest awards innovative solutions to energy problems that have ... local or regional benefits, provide jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Award winners will receive up to US$200,000, as well as technical and business development support to implement or scale up their ideas. Send us your application before April 30, 2012! All information can be found at www.iadb.org