International Webinar on Developing Effective Digital Citizens with Empathy, Creativity, and Scientific Inquiry
NILIS, University of Colombo will be collaborating with the South Asia Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T-SA), Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA), and the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) in organizing an International Webinar on Developing Effective Digital Citizens with Empathy, Creativity, and Scientific Inquiry.
All parents of school children, teachers, librarians, and anybody interested can attend this Webinar free of charg必利勁
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Webinar date and time: 15th March 2022. 19.30 IST
Zoom Meeting Link
https://hkuspace.zoom.us/j/97056430329
Meeting ID: 970 5643 0329
The Webinar program:
| 19.30 | Welcome speech by Dr. Ruwan Gamage, Chair – South Asia Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) |
| 19.35 | Introduction to the project by Dr. Bhakti Gala, Principal Investigator, Health Informatics Promotion Project |
| 19.45 | Objectives of the project by Ms. Helen Chan, Co-Investigator, Health Informatics Promotion Project |
| 19.55 | Keynote Speech 01 by Dr. Samuel K. W. Chu,
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong |
| 20.15 | Speech by the Chief Guest: Dr. Pradeepa Wijetunge,
Director – National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo |
| 20.20 | Keynote Speech 02: A Strategy for Educators for Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Creativity
Mr. P.G. Pemadasa, Retired Senior Lecturer, NILIS, University of Colombo |
| 20.40 | Role of Scientists in Developing Effective Digital Citizens
Dr. Jayangika Dahanayake Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) |
| 20.45 | Role of the Librarian in Developing Effective Digital Citizens
Mr. Preethi Liyanage, President-Elect, Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) |
| 20.50 | Role of the Parents in Developing Effective Digital Citizens
Dr. K.R.N. Harshani, Senior Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka |
| 20.55 | Vote of Thanks by Dr. Chiranthi Wijesundara, Library, University of Colombo. |
International Digital Story Writing Competition
We also request to encourage children to join the International Digital Story Writing Competition organized by the ASIS&T. For details, visit: https://www.asist.org/2021/10/15/international-digital-story-writing-competition