Text transcript: http://www.scribd.com/doc/55568022<br />Project Web site: http://dtcc.yolasite.com/<br /><br />Virtual workshop framework and questions: circa 2 hours for 5-6 groups<br />======================================================<br />Location: Meeting room on Virtual ability island (Great thanks to SL:Gentle Heron - http://virtualability.org/ )<br /><br />1. 1 Hour<br /><br />Max 10 minutes presentation from each group based upon template circulated beforehand:<br />Template<br />Formation How did the group originate/form?<br />Membership How is your organisation managed/led?<br />Goals Describe the 3 most important aims/objectives/goals of the group/ community you represent.<br />Technology Was any technology used to support/promote the group?<br /> How were/are the decisions made in relation to<br /> (a) which technology was used, and<br /> (b) how that technology was used?<br /> Were/are there specific staff allocated to support/promote your organisation’s use/adoption of technology?<br /> Which technology do you use the most and why?<br /><br />2. 30 mins<br />Open session to address the following questions:<br /><br />What is/are the biggest barriers facing your groups in relation to using technology to<br />a) communication with members<br />b) effectively get your message across to external audiences<br /><br />What would help overcome these barriers?<br /><br />Is there a communication technology that your group would like to use but currently do not? If so, what is it and why don’t you use it?<br /><br />Which technology do you think has given your group the most benefit? For example, allowed effective communication internally/externally.<br /><br />3. 30 mins<br /> Compiling a check list for successful use of technology<br /><br />--MNK Boulos (University of Plymouth) & A Reeves (University of Coventry)<br /><br />Text transcript: http://www.scribd.com/doc/55568022
