Presentation at Networked Learning Conference 2010 in Aarlborg, Denmark

1. One more tool - or exploring the practice of introducing new technologies in dispersed communities Patricia Arnold, University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany John David Smith, Learning Alliances, Portland, USA Beverly Trayner, Independent, Grass Valley, USA

5. Walking the talk - bringing in different voices …

6. Global Public Health CoP Rubrics inspired by Kohls 2009 Case A One more tool - video recordings Context International group, in addition to e-mail & Phone F2F-meetings, larger F2F meeting is scheduled Design Challenge Time-pressed professionals, no straightforward access to Internet, trust is important issue, sometimes difficult diplomatic relations Added Value Extend event beyond „same place, same time”, more people can actively participate, facilitator handle the technology Potential Pitfalls Poor image quality with free tools, issues of privacy, time-consuming editing of video Forces at Work (behind the scenes) Rhetoric openness to new tools but de facto resistance to initial time investment to adopt the tool

11. Findings „One more tool“ interacts with the entire community Practice Community Domain Case A Language, concepts and tools Membership, relationship, history Shared concern or inquiry Recorded conversation Different communication patterns (archiving conversations) Triggers questions of expanding tool repertoire (storage of videos) Changes whose voice is heard and whose is not Contests boundaries of community Influences power politics within community Extends domain issues Intensifies domain negotiation as previously marginal voices come into focus