Content System Management

Last wednesday, we had a first practical session at Marylebone High Street with our online course leader, the interesting point is he explains us about the Content Management System.

During David's class, he mentioned this jargon before, I remembered I asked him as well, but still have no idea at all, until last Wednesday, I got some ideas finally.

Content System Management

It's a system that most of the news agencies updating their stories, for instance, Paul introduced to us that in BBC itself, there're more than 20 management systems already, because I was asking does each news agency in UK possesses its own content management system, in order to help their staffs update stories.

Paul showed us how to update pictures, how to insert texts, how to put article titles etc, I found out that it was so easy for them to work in this kind of system rather than the html in Dreamweaver.

It's just like the simple website that you need to click the icon, then you insert what you need to update, basically similar as using the blogger.

There's no need for them to check code, or write any code. Paul also showed us update picture, how to use photoshop to crop the picture and set the correct image size.

Beijing Olympic Torch Relay in London

A pro-Tibet protesters tried to snatch the torch from Ms. Konnie Huq, who is sorrounded by 10 mighty and handsome fluorescent-jacketed Chinese police officers during the torch relay in London.

Troubled Relay

Many planned torchbearers, such as BBC's deputy director general Mark Byford, Radio Five Presenter Gabby Logan have found some reasons to dropped out from the relay.

Some of the UK celebrities spoken out about China's human rights issue, especially regarding China's policy on Tibet.

The major concern is since the Olympic value is to bring people together around the world, in order to promote peace and harmony, it's very controversial and ironic that the host nation's doings in the last few weeks.

Should sports be involved into politics?

Some critics are questioning should sports be involved into politics? Does Olympic game is a platform for people to raise related political issues towards host nation, such as China?

From the dropped torch carriers point of view, though the boycott does bring pressures to host country, it's also a chance to raise debate, and then changes can follow.

However, Sharron Davies, a Olympic swimmer who had confronted the dilemma before during the 1980's Moscow Olympic.

There won't be any difference the boycott could made, the only people will get hurt is the athlete, who have to wait for 4 years long to compete in Olympic.

Get in BBC London Step Up Training Scheme '08 (Online Media)!

BBC Step Up Training Scheme '08 finally finishing her selecting period, exactly one week later after candidates' group participation and personal interview, the Scheme selection board releases the ultimate 30 winners.

I'm very pround that I'm one of selected candidate,to be honestly,the group discussion assessment is a bit intense comparing with personal interview.

Because I never have such kind of experience of discussing with a group only after 15min brainstorm, plus couple of BBC stuffs're watching us during the discussion.

My mind doesn't go to blank at that moment,thank god, though nearly blank if I could say that, still, I remain cool...

Bringing tutors a good news

I told Deborah and David immediately about my success, they're very glad, especially david, I genuinely thanks for his teaching.

He told me some tips for being a journalist afterwards, for instance, he said I have to be even more competitive during the training.

Because what BBC normally does is keep a bit more candidates even after the final selection.

They will stil watching our progress during the training, if they feel I'm not in that standard, it's very possible for them to kick me out. Gosh!

When inquiring him about my radio documentary contacts, he said my best bet is to contact journalists from other publicaitons, who specialised to write these kind of articles.

Phone the newspaper office, talk to them what I want, ask them if I can get this particular journalist's contact, or if the newspaper could kindly provide me other suggestions.

Press card is essential, if haven't got one, try to get one press card, such as NUJ press card, preparing one business card, it will help for sure.

BBC Step Up Training Scheme Interview & Group Discussion Assessment

BBC once again hold "the Step Up Training Scheme 2008" annually. Step Up is a mentoring project which gives people opportunites to access and experience within broadcasting Industry, especially gain better understanding and insights of BBC operation.

This year, BBC London collaborates with BBC Training and Development to provide a fantastic opportunity to people across this vibrant and exciting capital.

Group discussion with other shortlist members

This exercise aims to assess the candidates' teamwork attitude, brainstorming, to what extend the candidate could contribute ideas to the team in only 15 min's time, the capability of planing, handing specific task, verbal communication within the group etc.

What the task is all about

We have been asked to plan a Charity event which will be held on a saturday, 12th May 2008, the budget is only 500 sterling.

We need to plan what kind of event will be held? Who is the event host? Where is the venue? What kind of activies will be going on? How to Promote? What's the purpose to hold the event?

We only have 15 min in total to complete individual ideas.

Discussion

The first speaker is Michael, he's talking about art event, then a polish girl also contribute her idea, afterwards a lady named Val.

I enjoy listening an African girl Vivianne's idea, she wants to hold an charity event for African refugees.

To attract the local community's attention towards these homeless people, raise local British's awareness of African refugees. The activities will be bands concert, traditional dancing etc.

Another boy Sam, seems quite familiar with Broadcast industry, who's also a ungraduate student.

His idea is organising an event which aimed to reduce world poverty, the activies almost similar as other candidates, all related with arts exhibitions, concerts, photo exhibitions etc.

Facts once again proves that the world's too small, Sam's also the boy who attented the film "Adulthood" extra last semester, I was there as well!!

My idea is to promote environmentalism, and raise the public concern regarding global warming, pollution reduction etc.

I'm thinking to invite young musicians based in the music college/academy in london, since they also need opportunity to perform in from of ppl, so good for budget reduction.

Interview with Two BBC Stuffs

Both of them're quite nice people, very gentle and enthusiastic, especially the lady nemed Rosetta even quite passionate, if I could say in this way.

I've been told that the selection board's quite curious about the person who's behind the application form.

So I was asked to generally talk about my backgroud. Oh, so many things to talk, where should I start?!?

China native, studied @ Uni. Malta,falling in love with music,dreamt becoming a concert pianist,keen on using english to express herself, exploring multiculturalism in India, Belguim, AIESEC Rock during her bachelor, passionate on EU integration...

Recently even discovering another cool eye-opener, which called "multimedia, Video Journalism, Online Journalism, Dreamwaver, flash etc".

So much inspired by her tutor -- David Dunkley Dyimah , a black londoner.

Now she's dreaming to build her career as a multimedia journalist.