Time to Change is England’s biggest ever attempt to end the stigma and discrimination that faces people with mental health problems. It is a campaign to change attitudes, and behaviour too. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem in our lifetime – and if we do, we are highly likely to… [Read more…]
November 4, 2011 by digitalactivist
Technology’s potential to transform the delivery of learning and to widen participation in learning will be explored at a NIACE conference, taking place in London today, coinciding with Get Online Week . The conference aims to provide: Updates on current policies and practice in relation to digital inclusion, open educational resources, innovation in learning delivery and… [Read more…]
September 22, 2011 by digitalactivist
Corn Market Hall Kettering – venue for focus group Yesterday we ran a very interesting and productive focus group exploring barriers and motivators for women and their use of technology. The focus group discussed four key questions 1. What are the key barriers which prevent women from engaging with digital technology? 2. In your experience, what have been successful… [Read more…]
July 28, 2011 by digitalactivist
One of our favourite digital ACTIVIST sites is http://www.avaaz.org/en/community.php Have you looked at it yet? Whether you’re an digital ACTIVIST yourself, or think it may be of use as another way of illustrating the benefits of using technology for those interested in issues of social justice, it is well worth a look. Interestingly the UK… [Read more…]
June 18, 2011 by sofiacrawford
by Sofia The fun is on at Yeoman Hill park in Mansfield Woodhouse for the town’s annual carnival. There are an array of stalls from many community organisations, including the police, Sure Start and the Mansfield Community Development Group, to name a few! DAs Janet and Andy have been trying to recruit new Digital Activists… [Read more…]
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November 7, 2011 by Wonderman
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