The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Commerce and Information Technology will be hosting its 2015 Science and Technology Summer Program from the 17th - 20th August 2015 on the theme ' Upload Vincy '. The programme targets the 13 - 15 year olds who have a thirst for creating positive content Online. Students will be tasked with relying on creativity, imagination, writing, researching, photography and video production.
If you are interested in increasing the presence of promoting St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the internet - then this is the programme for you!!
OBJECTIVES
- To expose and equip teens (13-15 yrs) with meaningful technological skills;
- To inform and educate participants on the dangers of cyberspace;
- To provide a platform for teen expression and creativity through positive web publications;
- To foster community spirited individuals and
- To strengthen the network of Science and Technology among citizens.
STRUCTURE
The 2015 annual Summer Programme will utilize a format as follows:
- Daily creative puzzles and brainstorming techniques to stimulate participants imagination and thinking processes;
- Lectures/Presentation/discussions on
(i) Uses of internet for education,entertainment, family and your community;
(ii) How to avoid cut and pasting;
(ii) Cyber Crimes for teens;
(iii) Research methods and reporting techniques including podcasting, video production & editing, photo & photo editing
- Field events
- Project
Groups are tasked with producing and publishing content on the following four recommended areas :
- History of environmentalism and protected areas
- Botanical Garden
- Archaeological artefacts and Petroglyphs of SVG
- Garifuna story
To register please call 4561223 or email Ms. Inga Creese at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
