Web 2.0 Minnesota Voices Online Conference in Duluth - Apr 3-4
Steven Clift
Join us:
http://e-democracy.org/unconf
Details:
Minnesota Voices Online Unconference
/- There's an exciting theme./
/- We get together./
/- We share, network, and collaborate over a dynamic two days./
As part of its Rural Voices Initiative, the Blandin Foundation
<http://blandinfoundation.org> is working with E-Democracy.Org and other
partners to host the /Minnesota Voices Online //Unconference/
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference>, Friday, April 3rd and
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at the family-and-eco-friendly Inn on Lake
Superior <http://www.theinnonlakesuperior.com/> in Duluth.
/*The theme of the unconference is:*/
* Minnesota Voices Online: Connecting rural Minnesotans with new
media so every place can share its voice in the Internet age
/*Register now - Only $35 including Friday dinner*/
* *Registration is now open!*
<http://www.regonline.com/63368_696793J> - See registration site
for details on discounted hotel rates while supplies last.
* After you register, add your name and links to this public list of
Unconference people
<http://pages.e-democracy.org/Unconference_people> to introduce
yourself.
/*What the heck is an unconference?*/
* According to Wikipedia, an unconference
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference> is a "facilitated,
participant-driven conference centered around a theme or purpose."
Instead of speakers boring you behind a podium with more slides
than they can cover, everyone comes with certain experiences and
skills that we exchange through conversation. Think online social
networking in-person.
Preliminary Agenda
The conference will start late afternoon on Friday, April 3rd with a
reception then dinner (family friendly), and a fun evening opening
session. Our exchange will continue through the day on Saturday with
lots of opportunities for participant developed discussions and
break-outs until the late afternoon when we conclude.
Friday, April 3rd
* 4 - 5 PM Registration
* 4:30 – 5:30 Social Hour
* 5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
* 6:30 – 7:30 Spectrogram Activity
Saturday, April 4th
*Morning Topic: Web 2.0 / Social Media Strategy*
* 8:00 AM Breakfast
* 8:30 – 8:45 Framing
* 8:45 – 9:30 Fishbowl
* 9:30 – 10:00 "Brainstorm and walk to choose" topics
* 10:00 – 10:15 Networking Break
* 10:15 – 11:00 Round 1 Sessions
* 11:00 – 11:15 Round 1 Learning Report Outs
* 11:15 – 12:00 Round 2 Sessions
* 12:00 – 12:15 Round 2 Learning Report Outs
* 12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
*Afternoon Topic: Web 2.0 / Social Media Tools *
* 1 - 1:15 Framing
* 1:15 – 1:45 "Brainstorm and walk to choose" topics
* 1:45 – 2:00 Networking Break
* 2:00 – 2:45 Round 3 Sessions
* 2:45 – 3:00 Round 3 Learning Report Outs
* 3:00 – 3:45 Round 4 Sessions
* 3:45 – 4:00 Round 4 Learning Report Outs
* 4:00 – 4:15 Wrap-Up
While supplies last, rooms at the discount rate are available Saturday
night if you want to make a weekend of it (see registration site for
details <http://www.regonline.com/63368_696793J>).
Pre-Conference Online Networking
A new Minnesota Voices Online community of practice
<http://e-democracy.org/mnvoices> is now open for Minnesotans (and
beyond) interested in using new media to tell the story of their
community, their community of interest or of Minnesota ( some examples
we've found <http://pages.e-democracy.org/Minnesota_citizen_media>).
Pre-conference discussions:
* Multiple modes of communication
<http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/mnvoices/messages/topic/64Su107aNkKZjsQSaYUmJg>
* Challenges getting people engaged
<http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/mnvoices/messages/topic/1h7w55yhe0JiODKazJJerz>
* New Media/Old Media
<http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/mnvoices/messages/topic/2WFWPpiTgAmQ42FxcI5ncK>
More resources:
* Twitter - As the conference nears and during the event, we will
use the Twitter tag #mnvoices
<http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23mnvoices> to communicate.
Consider tweeting your conference plans with the link:
http://e-democracy.org/unconf
* Facebook - A companion Facebook group
<http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=62598819082> is
available.
* Delicious - View our list of site "tagged" mnvoices
<http://delicious.com/tag/mnvoices> and tag some yourself.
* The Wiki - This wiki page is a starting point for open planning
and engagement of the participants (formerly known as the
audience), and is totally editable by anyone.
Per our friends commenting at Perfect Duluth Day
<http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2009/02/25/attn-duluth-bloggers/> ...
you can shape this event. Please join the Minnesota Voices Online
community <http://e-democracy.org/mnvoices> for developing "un" context.
"Wikis" are new to lots of people. They allow anyone to edit a page or
offer value.
During the unconference, we will use the wiki in a semi-structured way
to take notes, collect links, and more.