The sector has made significant progress in adopting new technology however the research shows that they tend to rely on email and static websites. The new breed of social media tools and technologies can enhance communication with their stakeholders however it is key that all organisations are given the opportunity to take part in the ‘connected age’ revolution.
We will:
- Ensure that individuals and organisations can take advantage of these new breed of tools and enhance 21st century media literacy.
- Develop a suite of accessible bite sized online learning modules
- Support the Northern Ireland Digital inclusion steering group activities.
Michael added a comment on the overview page about this objective he suggested changing:
“Ensure that individuals and organisations can take advantage of these new breed of tools and enhance 21st century media literacy.”
to
“Ensure that individuals and organisations can take advantage of these new breed of tools and enhance 21st century media literacy whilst mazimizing accessibility of information, by using the 8 ICT events and developing a suite of bite sized online learning modules.”
I think it’s a good idea to keep the focus on accessibility and being upfront that we see it as it is one of the values.
Feargal
Great to see the strategy taking shape and well done on this site!
I’d like to add to Michael’s comment above. I suggest raising awareness rather than ensuring - something like:
Raise awareness of the benefits and potentials of these new breed of tools and enhance 21st century media literacy whilst maximising accessibility of information, by using the 8 ICT events and developing a suite of bite sized online learning modules that individuals and organisations can take advantage of .”
And also on 5c
Support the Northern Ireland Digital inclusion steering group activities.
I’d suggest
Liaise with the Northern Ireland Digital Inclusion Steering Group to promote digital inclusion within the sector.
Thanks
P
I suppose as an after thought to the strategy meeting on Tuesday just like to mention the site http://www.theyworkforyou.com/ - I know most of you are probably familiar with it.
I think it is a great site demonstrating how web 2.0 technologies may allow people to take a degree more ownership of the processes that affect their daily lives as well as enabling many organisations to go about their work far more effectively. The site is a great knowledge channel, giving detailed and immediate information.
Also, the extent to which the user can tailor registration preferences means they can be kept in the loop about relevant local issues and keep informed of local representatives’ work on a scale unprecedented.
I think it is a great example of best practise which community and voluntary organisations could look to in beginning to formulate engagement with web 2.0 technologies in maximising their web presence, if not totally reinventing it so that it encourages a more collective interaction on the web. And once again best of all – all of this potential development can be done free of charge using open source tools.