IW:LEARN ICT Workshop
| What | Asia, Workshop |
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| When |
May 23, 2011 04:00 PM
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May 28, 2011 12:00 AM |
| Where | Ayutthaya, Thailand |
| Contact Name | Khristine Custodio |
| Contact Phone | +66 2 218 9469 |
| Attendees |
The workshop is appropriate for information/communication specialists, IT managers and project members who are responsible for developing and/or maintaining a project website. |
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Target Audience
The workshop is appropriate for information/communication specialists, IT managers and project members who are responsible for developing and/or maintaining a project website.
For more information about the Website Toolkit: http://iwlearn.net/websitetoolkit
Outcomes
- Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the Toolkit capabilities and functions including freely available resources on the internet. Participants will also gain hands-on knowledge on how to create, manage and maintain the website with little or no IT knowledge.
- Participants will be introduced how to include basic visualization in a project toolkit website, how to develop and syndicate contents, use the toolkit as an outreach tool, and monitor website performance.
- Participants will have a better understanding of the GEF IW Portfolio needs for shared information and develop a joint work plan.
- Participants will also be introduced to the Community Workspace so they can assist project members in using the workspace for online community collaboration.
Read related contents, report: A Successful Conclusion to the First IW:LEARN3 ICT Workshop, ICT Workshops
Cost
This workshop is based on cost-sharing with the participating projects. At least 60% of the cost will be shouldered by IW:LEARN, including accommodation, food and modest allowance.
Schedule and Course Outline
The 5-day workshop will cover topics ranging from Website Toolkit development and management to content development to introductions to the IW:LEARN Community Workspace and visualization tools. Download the tentative schedule and course outline.
GEF IW Projects who have expressed interest in participating
- Coral Triangle Initiative Portfolio Learning
- Knowledge Management for the Coral Triangle Initiative (under the CTI Coastal and Marine Resources Management in the Coral Triangle: Southeast Asia under Coral Triangle Initiative)
- Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem Project
- CASPECO
- Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA) program
- Guinea Current LME Project
- Humboldt Current LME project
- Yellow Sea LME Project
- Bay of Bengal LME Project
- Hungary Nutrient Reduction Project
- Lake Tanganyika Authority
Note to participants
Participants are requested to bring their own laptop computer for use at the workshop.
Visa Requirements
Foreigners are required by Thai Immigration Law to initially enter the Kingdom on a Visa if you wish to have a long-term stay in Thailand although citizens of more than 40 countries are permitted to stay for 15-30 days without a visa because of the Visa Exemption Rule (VER).To find out whether you require a visa, visit Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or Thai Visa Forum.
VISA ON ARRIVAL
For participants who were unable to obtain a visa from their country of origin and opted to apply upon arrival at the Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport), please ensure you have with you all the necessary requirements listed at http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2491. The location in Suvarnabhumi Airport can be found at http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/indoor_map_visa_en.php.
Information Focal Points
In case you have any questions on logistics, please contact:
- IWLEARN: Montakan “Nan” Chimmuang at montakan@iwlearn.org [mobile: +66 85 132 4909], or
Taya Santives at taya@iwlearn.org [mobile: +66 (0) 86 523 4203] - Krungsri River Hotel: Amporn Gaho [office phone: +66 (0)35 244 333, mobile: +66 (0)89 237 9753
- Baan Thai House: Leena Mayteedol [mobile: +66 (0)80 437 4555
About Ayutthaya
Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 - 1767), Ayutthaya was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Ayutthaya. Marvel at the grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island, and surrounded by Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers. Right in the very heart of the Ayutthaya city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya Historical Park.
To find out more about Ayutthaya, visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand website.
To know about the cost of basic commodities in Thailand, visit http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Thailand.
The venue is in one of the meeting rooms in Krungsri River Hotel.
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Participants will be housed in both Krungsri River Hotel (http://www.krungsririver.com) and Baan Thai House (http://www.baanthaihouse.com).
Weather in Ayutthaya
Please see http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/THXX0017. As the weather is pretty warm and is also in the beginning of the rainy season, wearing smart-casual, comfortable clothes is suitable for the workshop. We recommend participants to bring an umbrella just in case.
