[elearning] The detritus of Web2.0

Ron Fuhrer fuhrer.ron.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
Tue Oct 19 11:36:53 EST 2010


Well said Cam. Reminds me of that poster for the '78 Bob Dylan Concert I
have in the toilet wall. Maybe I should take it down now.


On 19/10/10 11:30 AM, "Cameron Bell" <bell.cameron.p at edumail.vic.gov.au>
wrote:

> I think this site is a ripper example of the information detritus of Web2.0.
> 
> http://ultranetcoaches.globalteacher.org.au/
> 
> Much like the posters that continue to adorn common rooms about the next
> sausage sizzle well after the fact, the habit of not putting expiry dates on
> materials or removing out of date articles can leave even the best LMS or CMS
> compromised.
> A key factor in information transmission is timeliness and relevance. I wonder
> if anyone else can see the Ultranet clogging up with irrelevant and out of
> date messages and information?
> So while we enthusiastically show people how to use the interface, it would be
> doing everyone a great service if the importance of expiry dates and removing
> out-dated information is given as much emphasis as the wonderful opportunities
> we have when we do share information.
> 
> Just a thought.
> Cheers
> Cameron
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