Folks,
It would be interesting to think about the differences between virtual and fF2F
conferences and the value of each. There is a belief in some quarters that the
F2F conference is dying because of telecom. I don't know about that. I do know,
though, that virtual conferences serve me differently than F2F ones. I have
been wondering how.
The F2F conferences really provide the energy of real connection. I more often
come away from virtual conferences information rich but a little tired -- all
that screen time and alone time. Virtual conferences don't give me -- an
extravert -- the energy that comes from F2F.
They also lack some of the spontaneity and serendipity (though not always and
not always completely).
I am wondering perhaps if there are better ways to begin thinking about
designing F2F conferences so they capitalize more on their greater strengths
and the ways they are differentiated from the virtual ones. Both appeoaches
have their place, even for the same information!, so I am wondering what people
think about that, how F2F might be designed differently and how virtual might
be designed differently, also.
Steve Snow
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From: Sudhir Raghupathy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Feb 3, 2005 8:27 PM
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [DDN] Conferencing Discussion
All,
Perhaps I should clarify my stance. I am an advocate of virtual conferencing,
especially as it applies to the Digital Divide - because of the opportunity it
offers those who cannot afford to travel from different parts of the world as
well as the environmental benefits inherent in such an approach. Anyone with
access to the internet can participate, especially in free conferences like the
one I am currently promoting (see my last post). I would never suggest all
conferences take this approach- as I stated before there is inherent value in
face-to-face contact. These types of conferences represent terrific potential,
however, in their own right - coupled with efforts to make internet access
universally accessible such efforts help educate and connect the world.
My apologies If I misrepresented earlier!
Best Regards,
Sudhir
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