Community Corner

Attention spans and windows are decreasing. The impact of that trend on social action and public policy is taking shape. This is one group that is riding the current. http://actnow.healthyrivers.org/front

A web site is known by the connections it keeps. In life, the number and quality of connections we have can determine everything from personal longevity to organizational success. Similar phenomenon apply to web sites. The number of links to web site effects the placement of that web site in search listings. Links show ...

We developed the Community Corner Package to meet the needs of networks, memberships and inter-organizatonal intiatives. Many times the participants in these efforts have their own web sites and collections that serve them quite well. They are willing to share resources, however, duplication is unwise. Their stakeholder want them to ...

Maybe the site is still too new. Don't know why the no-name URL http://72.32.200.206/flash/. But it's worth a look. Both the site and the project it promotes are great examples of applying new media to get the health message out in any language. It is also another example of what may become more popular. In place of an organizationally focused ...

There are many different ways to use the Community Corner platform for improving group participation. The challenge is to gather the group in the most comfortable and productive environment. Generally each of us prefers what is easiest. As I write this many people are becoming familiar with a new Office interface. And likely as many or ...

    FocusComparing Community Corner Blogs and ForumsIndividual UserBlogsForumsCommentCreate topicYYReply to existing topicYYModify postingYYEmail notificationYYAttach documentYYSearch YYShow active and personal posts on home pageNYEasier to view personal interest items from forums on home pageAdd Photos and VideoYYSkill ...

The Community Corner platform is designed for collaboration. This study we read recently offers additional insight into best practices for online teams. After examining 13 different teams that work with members distributed in various locations, researchers found:Members working in different locations do not fully appreciate or share the ...

An active community talks. In the process, everyone gets to know each other better. When it goes well, there is a clear signal about the direction or preferences. Sometimes dissent is noted. Othertimes, opposition become entrenched and divisive. Online environments are great at collecting different viewpoints. They can be a part of a negotiation ...

There are several ways to get feedback from persons visiting the Community Corner. Before starting, have a reasonably clear answer to the questions:Do we want comments about something written or a document?Do we want viewers to select from a set of choices?Do we want a quick sense of approval or disapproval?Is this feedback from anyone or a select ...

Continuing exploration of blogging tools. The easier it is to post to a blog, the more likely one is to use it. This is another external blogging tool. Much like a word processor, it provides a full set of formatting, editing and spelling tools. Setting up a connection requires answering a few questions. Unlike the blogging by mail ...