Discussion and Citation in the Blogosphere... (plasticbag.org)

Great visuals Discussion and Citation in the Blogosphere... (plasticbag.org): "Steven Downes OL Daily provided the link to your comments on discussions in the blogosphere - I found your use of graphics very helpful - supporting the view that good diagramatics help deliver a message with more impact - especially if the graphics can depict the 'passage' of the discussion from initial post to final summary and serve as a map for late comers who would like to catch up quickly.

Have you thought of leading with diagrams or other graphics to gain earlier understanding of the context of your remarks and your point of view on other subjects - or possibly using a well-designed set of graphics as a map to the whole subect of blog-based discussions?

→ Posted by: dave davison at May 29, 2003 12:52 AM

Thanks for the thinking and sharing, Tom. (And I second Dave's comments about the visuals, though I would suggest there are many other patterns in discussion board conversations!)

What do you think are the facilitative aspects of conversations propagated through blogs - either intentional or 'accidental?' For example, you mention summarization (which I would consider a facilitative action). Fabio suggests that the facilitative action can be moved through the group. Your thoughts? (I say this as a person interested in facilitative aspects of online communication, either by a 'facilitator' or by a group itself.)

THANKS!

→ Posted by: Nancy White at May 29, 2003 04:34 AM