What we did last year
For me this year’s Circuit Rider conference will be a great opportunity to take forward some of the discussions we had at last year’s event - and again get the benefit of working with a front-line expert.
Last year I had the chance to run a workshop with the amazing US-based blogger Beth Kanter, which included her knock-out presentation on social media, and the first run of the social media game. Reports are available on the social media wiki, together some other guidance we’ll be updating there and on this blog.
More later on how we are planning the game - meanwhile here’s Beth’s slides from last year. I hope Beth may be able to join us virtually. I already know it is going to be a lot of fun developing this year’s workshop with Laura Whitehead. However good the Net, there’s something about being in the same country, sharing the same issues …. and running to catch up with yet another highly productive collaborator! Beth, Laura - how do you manage to do so much good stuff?
Hi David -
Keeping up to date with what is happening, or about to happen or about to be launched takes lots of time. Managing information effectively is a big help too. Using a variety of networks helps lots too, and testing with organisations on a grass roots level and on my own works well. Keeping an open mind to new possibilities helps greatly, there is never one solution to a need I’ve found recently! Which is what make social media so social and important! Really looking forward to our session at the conference, and hoping we can help share our experiences and learn from others too!
Laura
Comment by Laura — February 10, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
The only downside to virtual participation is missing out on the pub afterwards.
David, I have the same question to you! How do you manage to do such great stuff!
Comment by Beth Kanter — February 11, 2008 @ 4:01 am