WEB 2.0 LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: MY EXPERIENCE

What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online.  It's also about ease of use.  Web 2.0 based sites offer you an interactive user interface, storage and software facilities through your browser.  The most common examples of Web 2.0 technology enabled websites are- social media networks, video sharing websites, blogs, wikis, web applications such as facebook and hosted services.

The Web 2.0 sessions were organised by the CTA with the collaboration of the Faculty of Agriculture and the Food Agricultural Research Council.

My personal experience

"What is Web 2.0 tools?  How and where to use Web 2.0 tools?", were the questions that were not clear to me before being selected to this course.  But now, after the third session of the course, I can already say that I am very at ease with Web 2.0 tools.  In fact, some of the web 2.0 tools were already being used everyday by people without even knowing it.  Many tools such as RSS Feeds, Blogs, Google docs, Google mapping were hand-on tools that we, people never realised their importance.  In addition to that, it enables people for quick updates without any effort. 

I'm enjoying my Web 2.0 sessions since I'm having a great experience in getting acquainted with those tools.  Moreover, I noticed that Web 2.0 tools are very easy, interesting and save in time. 

These sessions are more easier with the help of the trainers and the facilitator.  They were so energetic, attentive and they create a cossy atmosphere which make the practical sessions even more enjoyable.

From my experience till now, I would say that Web 2.0 makes the beauty of the internet!!

Sustainaible Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals--environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. A variety of philosophies, policies and practices have contributed to these goals. People in many different capacities, from farmers to consumers, have shared this vision and contributed to it.

Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance. Stewardship of human resources includes consideration of social responsibilities such as working and living conditions of laborers, the needs of rural communities, and consumer health and safety both in the present and the future. Stewardship of land and natural resources involves maintaining or enhancing this vital resource base for the long term.