Before conversing with the local KeMU students it was difficult to predict what technological experience the student body had previously utilized in terms of the multimedia design. Through Brandon's presentation it came as a surprise to us that not only had several of the university students heard of such applications as Photoshop and Dreamweaver, but some had even used the applications professionally in design projects. One of these more skilled students that stood out to us was Sylvester Ndungu, a young man that has been practicing graphic design and building websites all on his own accord! After our presentations we were thrilled to converse with Sylvester and other students about the use of these tools to be applied to their business and education and furthermore their professional lives after college. Pictured Below is the group after the presentation and Sylvester using one of the FTP Macbooks.
After our trip to the University we went out for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant and enjoyed wonderful conversations with John Kamwara and some of our other friends from the schools.
We have been gifted to receive such a welcoming response from a culture different yet in many ways similar to our own. We look forward to more exchange and experience in the days to come. Today we are at Fred's Academy again organizing footage and teaching Flip video use to the children and ready to the new experience that every day holds.
Looks awesome! All the best to everybody there!
ReplyDeleteThe thought that keeps coming to me is that this project and the schools you are collaborating with are creating the leaders of the future who are increasingly empowered to make a difference, both in Africa and the USA! I must admit to my envy. What a remarkable venue for creating energy and hope!!
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