Digital Activism Task 2 for Friday 26th 08 2011

You are a resident of Mombasa and you have been asked to prepare a 3 minute video report on the effects of drugs in Kenya and in particular mombasa using movie maker software.

Your video report should include the following;

- Your own voice recording that will last thro the 3 mins.

stating the problem

the effects

and suggested solution to the problem.

- Images from drug cases only in kenya.
- Any instrumental music appropriate to the report.
- Apply different transitions and effects from movie maker.
- Upload your final video report in youtube and send the link to serem@yahoo.com

The following will be assessed;
-The clarity and appropriateness of the information recorded
-The choice of the images
- the appropriate use of movie maker transitions and effects
- The final uploaded youtube report.

Digital Activism Unit:

Unit Title: Digital Activism

Introduction
Different technologies have been popular medium to communicate ideas, create awareness to issues in the society. The technologies can be used to entertain, to inform, to persuade, and even to spark awareness. With the many current IT related technologies, our messages and stories can be told with more clarity, emotion, and with impact.

AOI
Community and Service: Important community issues are shared using different mediums. The many problems of different individuals can be solved by the choice and means we use to relay the information to influence decision.

AK Focus : Governance and Civil society:

Unit Question: How can I effectively highlight the issues affecting my community?


Today's Activity:
Activity 1
Use movie maker software to created a short clip highligting the hunger issues in Kenya, Somalia and Part of ethiopia.

Include the following;
- 6 still images
- One video
- Music in the background where possible
- Different transitions
- Last for at least 1 min.

Activity 2

Attempt the task in the link below use movie maker
https://sites.google.com/a/wcsga.net/mrs-pj-s-class-site/home/8th-grade-1/-i-am-unique-webquest-movie-maker-activity