Asia Pacific Youth Network » Skype School http://www.apyouth.net We are agents of change! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:22:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 APYN Skype School Session Four – the end of term! http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-four-the-end-of-term/ http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-four-the-end-of-term/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:15:04 +0000 apyn http://www.apyouth.net/?p=1494 Our final Skype School session focussed on ‘How to think about online security – a guide for activists!’

Check out the excellent presentation here

Have you questions about security? Email our friendly APYN security guru Crane your questions! crane@riseup.net

That’s a wrap for our first ever APYN Skype School ! Thank you to all who joined and participated – and remember, if you’ve got a great idea for a skill, theme or issue that you’d like to learn about… post your idea below and we’ll see if we can schedule single sessions or more!

Looking forward to seeing you at the next APYN Skype School !

Don’t forget you can still join the discussion here

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James introduced the basic concepts of using facebook to organise, mobilise and campaign!  Participants shared success stories, experiences and discussed the pathways, uses and opportunities available for activists online.

Download the Session two presentation

And join the discussion here!

Got a great idea for a Skype School Session? – it could be a one of discussion session, an idea for a skill or tool you’d like to know more about or ideas for a series of lessons! Add them below or email to apyncampaigns@gmail.com

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]]> http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-two/feed/ 0 APYN Skype School Session One http://www.apyouth.net/2010/01/apyn-skype-school-session-one/ http://www.apyouth.net/2010/01/apyn-skype-school-session-one/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:42:08 +0000 apyn http://www.apyouth.net/?p=1396 Listen to the recording of Class #1

or download as an mp3 (file size: 41 mb)

We switched to text chat when one of our lines were breaking up towards the end, read the Skype School transcript for this additional section on 20 Jan 2010

APYN Skype Schoolmates attended the first ever APYN Skype School Session on 20th January 2010!

They explored the link between poverty and human rights in this session and invite you to join the discussion here:

The next three Wednesdays will see this group meet on Skype to learn about

  • Using facebook for mobilizing and campaigning – the basics! Turning information into action… ideas and lessons!
  • All about maternal mortality
  • Security – online activism, what do I need to think about?
  • The Asia Pacific Youth Network and how YOU can get involved!

Keep checking this space to see updates on APYN Skype School and access recordings and information about the sessions!

There’s been a HUGE interest in APYN Skype School, so if you have an idea about a topic, a skill you’d like to learn or can reccomend someone you know as a speaker, you are invited to post your comments and suggestions below.

For people who were unable to make this round of APYN Skype School, please register your interest for the next rounds here and you’ll be kept up to date on upcoming opportunities !

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Register now for this exciting once a week Skype School!

  • One Hour , Once a week for four weeks
  • Speak with guest speakers, meet other young people from the Asia Pacific, learn quickly and easily!
  • Enroll now, it’s fun and free!
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    Registrations for APYN Skype School Sessions are now filled! Follow Skype School progress and register your interest in future Skype Schools below!

    • One Hour , Once a week for four weeks
    • Speak with guest speakers, meet other young people from the Asia Pacific, learn quickly and easily!
    • Enroll now, it’s fun and free!

    Dates : * you must be able to participate in all sessions.

    Wednesday 20 January

    Wednesday 27 January

    Wednesday 3 February

    Wednesday 10 February

    Time: 5pm Hong Kong time (convert your time here) UTC/GMT +8 hours

    Language: Sessions will be held in English

    Location: Skype!

    Course requirements: You will need a stable internet connection for 1 hour and 10 minutes during class times and a Skype ID. If you need some assistance to access Skype, please email apyouthnet@gmail.com

    Connect with apyouth on Skype now : search apyouth (location Hong Kong)

    Topics:

    • What is this campaign to Demand Dignity? Human Rights = Less Poverty
    • Using facebook for mobilizing and campaigning – the basics! Turning information into action… ideas and lessons.
    • All about maternal mortality
    • Security – online activism, what do I need to think about?
    • What is Asia Pacific Youth Network and how can I get involved

    Places for APYN Skype School are now filled for Jan – Feb 2010 sessions! Register your interest in future sessions to stay updated here:
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