my first try - mlearning project - animal rescue - volounteer training

[angela pierri]

I already posted it in first google group, then in forum and I re-post it now for the third time

the original text is light grey, the translation (thanks google) in black

I leave you the link 
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_ftGXe...UVITDdnOWc 

corrections and comments are very welcome

thanks in advance
angela

[Ignatia/Inge de Waard]

Hi Angela, with a bit of a delay, but ... here is my feedback.
I have used your approach, by translating it in http://translation.babylon.com/english/to-italian/

I know you had to wait for my feedback, but I feel your project has a huge potential. It can also easily be made into a generic model for similar projects. This could even fit emergency mobile intervention for animals.

So che lei ha dovuto attendere per i miei commenti, ma mi sento il vostro progetto ha un potenziale enorme. Inoltre, può essere facilmente trasformato in un modello generico per progetti simili. Questo potrebbe anche montare mobili d'intervento d'emergenza per gli animali.


Btw: I have a 19 year old cat that I got from an animal shelter when he was 1 year old. The cat is called Egon. he used to have a friend (Schiele), but he passed away this year (aged 17).

Btw: ho un 19 anno vecchio gatto che ho avuto da un rifugio per gli animali quando aveva 1 anni. Il gatto si chiama Egon, che hanno un amico (Schiele), ma si spense l'anno (di età compresa tra i 17).


If I understand correctly (I took Latin classes in a distant past, so relying on a bit of Latin to read your Italian parts), what you are referring to are shelters for cats and dogs and a support network, including volunteers, veterinarians….and get mobile strategies into place to help give them all a better life?

Se ho capito bene (HO fatto Latino classi in un lontano passato, contando su un po' di Latino per leggere l'italiano), lei fa riferimento sono rifugi per i cani e gatti e una rete di supporto, ivi compresi i volontari, i veterinari… .e mobile strategie per contribuire a dare loro una vita migliore?


So for this you need:
Locating where the animals are;
An emergency system to locate available veterinarians;
A mapping device indicating cat/dog abandon or abuse areas;
An online area where people who want to adopt a cat/dog can get into contact with the shelter.
And possibly a mobile application that shows the volunteers and general public how to help animals.

Per questo è necessario:
Individuare dove gli animali sono;
un sistema di emergenza per individuare i veterinari;
un dispositivo di mappatura che indica gatto/cane abbandonare o abusi;
un'area online dove le persone che vogliono adottare un gatto/cane può entrare in contatto con il rifugio.
E possibilmente un cellulare applicazione che mostra i volontari e pubblico come aiutare gli animali.


This is a project that can be found interesting by animal minded organizations, or individuals with money that want to support setting up such a project. As such I would use the project and get into contact with people and organizations that carry animal wellbeing in their hearts.

Si tratta di un progetto che si può trovare interessante, organizzazioni, animali o persone con i soldi che vogliamo sostenere l'istituzione di un simile progetto. Come tale vorrei utilizzare il progetto e per entrare in contatto con le persone e le organizzazioni che portano benessere animale nei loro cuori.


What I would add and is directly connected to mobile learning and fits the project:
Create a mobile application that shows people how to manage a cat or dog that they find and is in need for help. This is not too difficult to do, and will create additional promotion, as well as tell people what they have to do to keep the animal as safe as possible. An example of such an application is the red cross application (dutch, but with clear icons) that you can find here. That application tells people what to do if someone needs first aid.
I am sorry that is in Dutch, but you will see what it means when clicking on one, because the pictures tell a lot. You can download it to your smartphone and have a look, although it is in dutch, you will get the idea as you go through it. 
http://www.rodekruis.nl/ehbo/ehboopzak/paginas/downloadapp.aspx

Ciò che vorrei aggiungere è direttamente collegato all'apprendimento mobile e si adatta il progetto: Creare un applicazione per dispositivi mobili che mostra alla gente come gestire un gatto o un cane che si trova e ha bisogno di aiuto. Questo non è troppo difficile da fare e si crea ulteriore promozione, così come dire alla gente cosa fare per mantenere l'animale in condizioni di massima sicurezza. Un esempio di tale applicazione è la croce rossa (olandese, ma con chiare icone) che potete trovare qui. La domanda indica cosa fare se qualcuno ha bisogno primo soccorso. Mi dispiace che è in olandese, ma che cosa significa quando si fa clic su una, poiché le immagini raccontano molto. È possibile scaricare lo smartphone e date un'occhiata, anche se è in olandese, otterrete l'idea di esso.
http://www.rodekruis.nl/ehbo/ehboopzak/paginas/downloadapp.aspx

Your idea to include crowdmap from Ushahidi is certainly fitting the project goal. And it makes it a public action, allowing all people to simply add to the map, as such raising awareness.

La vostra idea di includere crowdmap da Ushahidi è certamente l'obiettivo del progetto. E questo lo rende un azione pubblica, permettendo così a tutte le persone semplicemente aggiungere alla mappa, come la sensibilizzazione.


In the problems area: I would make a website that is mobile accessible and than add the mobile application for people to be able to train themselves in what to do if they find a stray animal or see that an animal is abused.

I problemi: vorrei fare un sito che è mobile accessibile e di aggiungere l'applicazione mobile per le persone di essere in grado di formarsi a cosa fare se si trova un animale parassita o vedere che un animale è abusato.

[angela pierri]

Hi Inge,

Thanks for your comment and your suggestion..  And for your translation.... you are a DEAR !!

I wrote this project as an exercise and son I did it on a topic of interest to me ... now I think I'm fond of it and perhaps i could propose it to local associations.

You have hit the mark:
website as a guide for first aid
and an app  for "what to do in case of..."
with mobile device take picture and post in on facebook (is wonderful for adoptions) or in a forum
consult and manage crowdmap for resources and cases

I copy as a P.S. the answers and observations already  made and answered (!) in the forum, so gathering all the material ...

I think I will rewrite my project
(but now I'm studying all the resources   at the disposal of the Mobimooc!!)

For equal opportunities i translated half with google and half with babylon 
Grazie per la pazienza e auguri per il tuo gattone - Thank you for your patience and best wishes to your dear boy egon (I've two)

angela

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p.s.

Hi, Angele,

This is a very interesting project! Can I ask you a few questions?
- Target audience and need for a mobile approach. 
How do your current audience members use phones and tablets in their work? Do they use them to record data about animals' situations? Or to communicate with fellow volunteers?

I was a bit unclear about why you needed to address this audience in the field on their devices as opposed to at their desktops, for example.
Best, Gary Greenberg  Public Media Connect

Thanks for your comments!
I wrote this project as an exercise. I tried the best use of mlearning in a field of my interest. Perhaps I was not so clear about the need of mobile approach
Problem: there are few volounteers they must go and see situations they need help in decision making and must find a place for animals
goal:

training of volounteer (not in office but on the place)

adoption of animals (needs comunication strategy) 

 The volounteers use the tablet and or smartphones to record data about animals' situations AND to communicate with fellow volunteers (that are in other places or in office) AND to communicate with public (facebook for adoption ...)

They use the tablet ALSO for problem solving and maps (website for information - MAP e.g. 1 collaborative map where they post and map animal situation ...2 collaborative map of shelters and availability; veterinarians, ...3 collaborative map volounteers area)

thanks (sorry as usual for my english) angela

 

Annamaria.Cacchione Wrote:  Hi Angela!
Your project sounds really interesting form me as I share the same interests I guess. I ask you some clarifications about the contents of the training: caould you please specify them?

thanks A

Thanks for your comment ...I try to explain
The volounteers are trained in managing emergencies , organizing team work, communicate efficiently, using social media for social ,decision making, how make complaint, how report abuse, animal rights, communication strateigies (very important for adoptions)...communication strategies that include text and image...
Learn indirectly, following a standard procedure, a protocol to follow in emergencies and complaints...then they cooperate to improve the process or to propose other good Practices e.g. How manage campaigns for animal adoptions (inhance use of facebook twitter and otre social media)
I know I've written all little 'loose .... but I hope I have given a rough idea

(TGT thanks google for the translation) Ciao e grazie Angela