Title:
Organising virtual conferences : lessons and guidelines
Authors:
Wieman, A.
Place:
The Hague
Publisher:
IICD
Year:
2001
Series Title:
Research Report
Serial number:
2
PAGE:
68
Language:
eng
Subject:
Information, Knowledge and Communication
Keywords:
information and communication technologies
,
communication
Abstract:
Design guidelines for virtual conferencing were gleaned from the literature in other areas like distance learning and were tested in a virtual conference held in late 1999. Only text -based media were used in the virtual conference “Learn to Build a Brighter Future”. It appeared that the lack of time was the main reason for not posting messages. Even though the time that participants are willing to spend depends for a great deal on their commitment, still, further research should be done into designing of a virtual conference environment in a way that it takes less time for participants. Another important finding was that the main task for the moderator is to structure and manage the conference, rather than create a sense of community. “The more flexibility is offered, the more structure is required.” Further research should be done in how to structure a virtual conference optimally.
Organization:
IICD - International Institute for Communication and Development
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
,
Caribbean
,
Latin America
Category:
General
Right:
© 2001 IICD
Document type:
Report
File:
119337.pdf