Survey results from social media workshop for Sudanese activists 12 October 2013
Comments • Was evident that it was well organised and explained clearly • I think the workshop covered the theoretical side as well as the practical aspects of campaigning given the limited time allowed • I think that they cover all of the content • Breaks went on for too long • I am not sure about the timing, some looked not clear enough and would be better if we practice some work
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• Was well explained and both of the trainees informed us on different ways to target audiences using the internet safely and without any costs • Facilitators have reflected on their own experience • The facilitators talked about their work and how they set about using the media in their own work • They clear both have come from a media background and have wealth of knowledge
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• Was very informative especially for people that do not have knowledge about core subject. Was a good introduction on how to access social media and use social media for aspects of education, business etc. • They presented examples and related the whole subject to our own experience as Sudanese campaigners • They both gave examples from their experience • I believe it was clear enough
Comments • I have already started to apply some of the recommendation from both facilitators • I am quite sure I will put SMS group message into good use while campaigning. • THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRAINING IS MORE THAN MY KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION GAINED
• However I'm not sure about Blogging • I would have liked to have the chance to use practical skills with trainees support
What was the most valuable aspect of the workshop? • • •
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On how many sites are available too use and that are user friendly and cost effective. I think all of them The emphasis put on the significance of the clarity of the objective and the clarity of the message. The importance of thinking about the audience versus one's own considerations. New useful web sides Very valuable links How to use digital media more effectively . Campaign technic and the follow up process THE WAY HOW TO APPROACH THE AUDIANCE.
What could have been done to improve the workshop? • I would have sent power point presentation prior to training so audience can make notes whilst listening. • Workout, practice • Longer session to include practical demonstration 2. Better catering service particular for those from far afield 3. Help with travel cost • More time • More details and examples • More interaction with the audience Give scenario and ask audience for solutions • Some of the communication technic are quite new to me. so, learning how to apply them would be good • TO HAVE MORE PRACTICAL TRAINING ON HOW TO APPLY THE INFORMATION GAINED. • I think certain topic like blogging and how to organized it need more time( session), it was a bet complicated for me • The time was short but still wasn't bad
Would you benefit from a follow-up workshop? • Yes, as this training was more of an introduction a good follow up would be a practical steps on how to set up. • Certainly • Yes as long as it designated for practice • Yes by attending the follow-up workshop I will know for sure if I used all the guidance in a correct way or not. • Learn the technique and the methods of communication • Sure • OF COURSE. • Yes, I hope it will be more about reporting skills • Yes%100
Additional Comments or suggestions: • It was very interesting and well planned out, was useful on how to start using social media. It explained all the benefits (pros and cons) and found it very useful. I would like to understand more in depth on how to start with support of the trainers (practical task) with using time more effective. • Best practical work more than listen • An example of a non-Sudanese successful experience (Different model). -Bringing in someone with a different experience just for a short period of time may help • I just think the time is not enough for such a workshop. • Thank you for doing this and please keep it up • PRACTICAL TRAINING REQUIRED. • Thank you ever much, really appreciate the great presentation. • Just make sure the student they are practice and doing so effort • Follow your work by some support Many thanks