Short Message Service available in the Public Affairs Section in Nigeria. We have being using this service to reach IRC, IO, Cultural and Educational contacts for almost all our programs.
in the IRC we uses it also to notify Contacts about upcoming events, Send invitation For IRC film shows, IRC free trainings Book exibition , Alert on new arrival in the IRC Etc.
The service is cheap and very reliable we uses Kullmessage.com
i will other suggest post in west africa or other AF to subscribe to this service because its very easy to use and effective both for single and bulk messages.
Another beauty og this services is that you email box is not fill up.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thing 22: The Mobile Web
The embassy Web site ,
Nigeria.usembassy.gov does not display on the mobile phone except the title bar, option and More. all other information dose not display.
2. list of items that are especially important to display on your mobile Web site.
Text message which is the most important information and because much graphic will be strip off
3. I think is the most interest thing for viewer to my site is the information i provide and i will remove graphs or less their resolution
its not easy to navigate for a new uses like me
Web-enabled phones will change the services we provide and public diplomacy, in the future by the wide-spread use of these devices because wewould be in touch with public 24/7 and and inquires can be viewed and answer immediately with the uses of Mobile browsers
Nigeria.usembassy.gov does not display on the mobile phone except the title bar, option and More. all other information dose not display.
2. list of items that are especially important to display on your mobile Web site.
Text message which is the most important information and because much graphic will be strip off
3. I think is the most interest thing for viewer to my site is the information i provide and i will remove graphs or less their resolution
its not easy to navigate for a new uses like me
Web-enabled phones will change the services we provide and public diplomacy, in the future by the wide-spread use of these devices because wewould be in touch with public 24/7 and and inquires can be viewed and answer immediately with the uses of Mobile browsers
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thing 23: Virtual Worlds
1. Some of the potential uses for using a virtual world for public diplomacy are ontline as follows;
Online game related to American Culture or holiday
Story telling program
English Teaching Program
Educational Fair
Speaker Program
Book discussion program
Language Learning
students practicing speaking and reading,
Interactive with English native speakers.
Announcing of new programs
Conducting a speaker program
audience could raise questions freely in the virtual world.
Organizing an Education fair
2. I Dont think these not really have a good influence in the design of real-world classrooms becase i dont see how it can work in the real world to me virtual see like a dream that it being icubeated to be deliver only in the real world
In other world i think a virtual world is provide an ease with which they can discoveries can be Implemented
3. The best way the Embassy can use the virtual world environment for a program is through planning or off site planinig programs
Online game related to American Culture or holiday
Story telling program
English Teaching Program
Educational Fair
Speaker Program
Book discussion program
Language Learning
students practicing speaking and reading,
Interactive with English native speakers.
Announcing of new programs
Conducting a speaker program
audience could raise questions freely in the virtual world.
Organizing an Education fair
2. I Dont think these not really have a good influence in the design of real-world classrooms becase i dont see how it can work in the real world to me virtual see like a dream that it being icubeated to be deliver only in the real world
In other world i think a virtual world is provide an ease with which they can discoveries can be Implemented
3. The best way the Embassy can use the virtual world environment for a program is through planning or off site planinig programs
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Thing 19: Web Site Usage Statistics
NIGERIA
5 Top sites
1.Yahoo.com
2.Facebook.com
3.Google.com.ng
4.Google.com
5. Live.com
Top social networking platform
Afriville.com
facebook.com
nigeriansocialnetwork.com
naijatalk.com
nigerialounge.com
campusvill.com
adultfriendfinder.com
nigerianbestforum.com
5 Top sites
1.Yahoo.com
2.Facebook.com
3.Google.com.ng
4.Google.com
5. Live.com
Top social networking platform
Afriville.com
facebook.com
nigeriansocialnetwork.com
naijatalk.com
nigerialounge.com
campusvill.com
adultfriendfinder.com
nigerianbestforum.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Thing 20: Search Engine Optimization
Key words search for;
visa
Information resource center
America visa
Google insight
Google AdWords
Here you have different key words being used currently on the web that can be used as synonyms
Google Ad word is tool Use to get new keyword ideas or popular keyword
Google Tread ; you can see what people are searches for in various state of the country
Google insight shows the following words resonating
Nigeria
1.4 lite
yahoo.com
1.4 lite extractor
And the rising search are;
Face book
Yahoo mail
Gmail
Dating site
This Excises can be used to note what people are interested in and tailor programs towards these areas of interest
visa
Information resource center
America visa
Google insight
Google AdWords
Here you have different key words being used currently on the web that can be used as synonyms
Google Ad word is tool Use to get new keyword ideas or popular keyword
Google Tread ; you can see what people are searches for in various state of the country
Google insight shows the following words resonating
Nigeria
1.4 lite
yahoo.com
1.4 lite extractor
And the rising search are;
Face book
Yahoo mail
Gmail
Dating site
This Excises can be used to note what people are interested in and tailor programs towards these areas of interest
Thing 18: What's New With Search Engines
My search Engine name Get it Quick at a click Search Engine
2. Google Advance Search seem to be my favorite because i can streamline my search with Boolean Operator AND OR NOT, Inverted Quote,
i can limit my search to a particular site or domain, i can search with wild card (*). (+) Can be used to add (-) Can be used to Exclude (~) can be used for Synonyms. One can choose also the desired language nad file format Etc. Google Advance search interface i think its for Professionals.
2. Google Advance Search seem to be my favorite because i can streamline my search with Boolean Operator AND OR NOT, Inverted Quote,
i can limit my search to a particular site or domain, i can search with wild card (*). (+) Can be used to add (-) Can be used to Exclude (~) can be used for Synonyms. One can choose also the desired language nad file format Etc. Google Advance search interface i think its for Professionals.
Thing 17: Books 2.0
LitLovers
The site is dedicated to books and book clubs with great and free resources and great resources to enhance your book club experience and selection, Book reviews, book discussions taking a free online course, Blogging, ideas and humor etc
NetLibrary
NetLibrary provides access to your library’s eContent collection. eContent is the digital version of books, journals, and database content. You can access your library’s eContent 24 hours a days, seven days a week
Open Culture
This is a guide to FREE educational media. Find thousands of free online courses, audio books, eBooks, language lessons, movies & more.
Visual Bookshelf
Here i can see what my friends are reading, new books, movies available, make my own collections and also make recommendation to friends and fans on new materials available through Face book. it great i love this
The site is dedicated to books and book clubs with great and free resources and great resources to enhance your book club experience and selection, Book reviews, book discussions taking a free online course, Blogging, ideas and humor etc
NetLibrary
NetLibrary provides access to your library’s eContent collection. eContent is the digital version of books, journals, and database content. You can access your library’s eContent 24 hours a days, seven days a week
Open Culture
This is a guide to FREE educational media. Find thousands of free online courses, audio books, eBooks, language lessons, movies & more.
Visual Bookshelf
Here i can see what my friends are reading, new books, movies available, make my own collections and also make recommendation to friends and fans on new materials available through Face book. it great i love this
Thing 15: Discover Podcasting
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A More Perfect Union,”
The Experience is very fantastic, and i will try to upload my personal audio interviews if i have time
1. Talk Shows like Black History Month( i have a Dream)
music Shows
2. Interviews Ambassador interview with the press or the Consular interview with the press
3. Story Telling of America founding father to the youth
4. Directions to the Embassy or consulate office
5. Commentaries from people about their views on America policies
6. Sportscasts and tutorials on my Blog later
The Experience is very fantastic, and i will try to upload my personal audio interviews if i have time
1. Talk Shows like Black History Month( i have a Dream)
music Shows
2. Interviews Ambassador interview with the press or the Consular interview with the press
3. Story Telling of America founding father to the youth
4. Directions to the Embassy or consulate office
5. Commentaries from people about their views on America policies
6. Sportscasts and tutorials on my Blog later
Thing 14: Online Videos
1. An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube. The Anthropological video it's just too slow to download on my system. it keep on loading and loading for hou hours that i cannot really watch it.
What makes a "viral video" go viral
2. When a video captures the imagination of people and they enthusiastically share it with other people.
such video may have element of entertaining people that it may be funny, silly, captivating, enjoyable, interesting, different or immerse.
this can apply to songs, dance or steps in learning a new trick etc.
3. When exploring YouTube, new videos that are related pop up, and also through browsing video search more related video are discovered
4. A find out that a video can be used to teach an uninformed audience about what is available at IRC. How They can participant in making democracy acceptable which may be simply way to cast vote, how to go about Visa procedures, and also various services that are available in Public Affairs Section of the Embassy.
What makes a "viral video" go viral
2. When a video captures the imagination of people and they enthusiastically share it with other people.
such video may have element of entertaining people that it may be funny, silly, captivating, enjoyable, interesting, different or immerse.
this can apply to songs, dance or steps in learning a new trick etc.
3. When exploring YouTube, new videos that are related pop up, and also through browsing video search more related video are discovered
4. A find out that a video can be used to teach an uninformed audience about what is available at IRC. How They can participant in making democracy acceptable which may be simply way to cast vote, how to go about Visa procedures, and also various services that are available in Public Affairs Section of the Embassy.
Friday, February 26, 2010
THING 13. CO.NX WebChats
Am already an fan on CO.NX Web chat. i have participated on World digital libraries and Climate Services. the major problem we encountered was the freezing of the audio and the video, but the trascript augment for the lost.
We are two in the post here in Lagos and my colleague have requested for a chart page already.
We are two in the post here in Lagos and my colleague have requested for a chart page already.
THINGS 12 MASHUPS
My city Lagos My office is located at 2 Broad street Lagos Nigeria
Links
3. the Google can be used to locate a place once one know the real address of the location
But unfortunately its not very detail in the coverage of Lagos-Nigeria.
Links
3. the Google can be used to locate a place once one know the real address of the location
But unfortunately its not very detail in the coverage of Lagos-Nigeria.
Thing 11: Photo Sharing
Photo Sharing here is a link to my album with personal photos and few from America.gov.
please happy viewing
please happy viewing
Thing 10: Introduction to SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint I have navigate the site and am having difficulties in locating where to make my posting, thought i share this challenge in the share point.
Finally i have succeeded on posting in the sharepoint
I find out that sharepoint is a good bookmark for all IRC staffs where we can use as a platform for database of re-occurring frequent ask questions, online courses, new books , latest on the web alerts, new locations problems and likely solution for post can be posted
Finally i have succeeded on posting in the sharepoint
I find out that sharepoint is a good bookmark for all IRC staffs where we can use as a platform for database of re-occurring frequent ask questions, online courses, new books , latest on the web alerts, new locations problems and likely solution for post can be posted
Thing 8: Document Sharing in the Cloud
1. Google Doc. has both Document, spreadsheet, presentation in it, and this lokk like a better alternative to Microsoft office.
One can collaborate with a team(s) to work together effectively, on publish documents, maintain task lists, implement work flows. And files can be share with team members in one central location . For instance in Nigeria we have two post one mission this will really help us to share information through the use of Google Doc.
2. I did not see any major draw back in the application
3. My collaboration on with others is simply fantastic and a wonderful that will help me to save time, papers and in quick access to the materials just with a link.
One can collaborate with a team(s) to work together effectively, on publish documents, maintain task lists, implement work flows. And files can be share with team members in one central location . For instance in Nigeria we have two post one mission this will really help us to share information through the use of Google Doc.
2. I did not see any major draw back in the application
3. My collaboration on with others is simply fantastic and a wonderful that will help me to save time, papers and in quick access to the materials just with a link.
Thing 7: Collaboration Using Wikis
Information Resource Center, LagosOn Diplopedia a site was created for for Information Resource Center Lagos fact sheet was posted, this is to tell the Public know what we do and where we are located.
Thing 6: Finding RSS Feeds
Resources selected are as follows;
1. Library of Congress upcoming events
2. New York Time Internet News
3. CDC HIV/AIDS PREVENTION
4. NACAWATCH
5. Motivation Quotes of the Day
6. Entertainment News
These feeds are in Yellow shape while others that have no feed i copy the URL and subscribe directly to my Google Reader
But i find out that most of the news in New York Time have feed already
From America.gov i subscribe to Africa Feeds. these are feeds that are particular about Africa. And also i subscribe to Americagovalert Which is a twitter focusing on American polities
I find out that RSS will help me to keep update with new posting from a favourite site and i will be able to know when a new article is available or posted, this will save me time to do other things without having to visit other sites.
1. Library of Congress upcoming events
2. New York Time Internet News
3. CDC HIV/AIDS PREVENTION
4. NACAWATCH
5. Motivation Quotes of the Day
6. Entertainment News
These feeds are in Yellow shape while others that have no feed i copy the URL and subscribe directly to my Google Reader
But i find out that most of the news in New York Time have feed already
From America.gov i subscribe to Africa Feeds. these are feeds that are particular about Africa. And also i subscribe to Americagovalert Which is a twitter focusing on American polities
I find out that RSS will help me to keep update with new posting from a favourite site and i will be able to know when a new article is available or posted, this will save me time to do other things without having to visit other sites.
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