Hi, our group (http://radical-inclusion.com) has experimented with different open forms of virtual conferences along the Open Space format. Last year, we called it "Real Time Virtual Collaboration", this year we have renamed it and call the process "Radical Real Time". In our learning journey we have understood that not all principles of Open Space Technology can be - and need to be - translated 1:1 into a virtual format. There are some limitations (e.g., participants have to master some basic technical skills) but also some advantages (e.g. documentation is instantly).
In our format, participants can announce sessions before the actual event - that is a major difference to Open Space Technology. But the four principles and the Law apply equally. Besides the topic, convenors can also decide on which virtual tool to use for their session (we give some suggestions, though). This year's RRT will take place on June 5, 2010 on the theme: "Making the Most of Collaborative Worlds: Physical, Virtual and Blended Collaboration" and you can find more information at http://rtvc10.ning.com/ We hope to see many of you in cyberspace! Regards Holger Nauheimer * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
