Project Overview
Amplify is a free initiative that aims to empower young students in the design and use of emerging digital environments, with a focus on the metaverse.
YCDI is excited to collaborate with Jesus College at The University of Oxford in the UK to achieve the goal of responsible use and design of the metaverse.
Support Project Amplify To Oxford!
Two students from Project Amplify, and the YCDI team will be visiting Oxford University to present on the learnings from Project Amplify.
This opportunity is one for exposure for the participants and change agent involved, showcasing our work around ethics in the Metaverse.
This is where we need your support.
To contribute in USD:
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NCB SWIFT Code/BIC: JNCBJMKX
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Beneficiary’s name: Youth Can Do I.T. Foundation Limited
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Beneficiary’s Account #: 374368796
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Routing Number: 370000077
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Account Currency: USD
International Transfers:
Correspondent Bank Name: Bank of New York Mellon, New York
Correspondent Bank Address: 1 Wall Street New York NY 10286
SWIFT BiC Code: IRVTUS3N
Beneficiary Bank: National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
To contribute in JMD
Name: Youth Can Do I.T. Foundation Limited
Bank: National Commercial Bank
Branch: Matilda's Corner
Account Number:374368788
Account Type: Savings
Project Goals
The project objectives include identifying student concerns related to internet and metaverse usage, co-designing ethical guidelines and metaverse spaces with students, and evaluating the success of the project.
Understand the concerns of students regarding the metaverse and how we can address them
Train Jamaican high school students on metaverse skills and knowledge and codesign metaverse spaces with them
Give high school students the opportunity to share their ideas on metaverse ethics and responsible use of the space
Identify knowledge gaps among younger students and adapt to areas needing focus
Co-design metaverse ethical guidelines and spaces with students
Evaluate the success of Project Amplify in preparation for a continuous programme which can be facilitated regularly
Our methodology involves four phases across a 9 month period, beginning with identifying knowledge gaps and closing with evaluation and reporting.
Is This Program For You?
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The target audience is high school students in Jamaica, who will provide their insights on metaverse ethics and co-design metaverse spaces
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University-level students will serve as project facilitators, receiving expert training on metaverse, digital ethics, responsible design, and co-designing
OUR SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN OUR VIRTUAL REALITY YCDI METAVERSE
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