A Book & Concepts Discussion Series

Paul Schumann – CenTexWFS

Taylor Willingham – Texas Forums

Jon Lebkowsky – Extreme Democracy

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How?

• The book as a guide:12 online interactive discussions

• Discussion Guide ()

• Extreme Democracy blog ()

• Networking ()

• Texas Forums blog ()

• Survey ()

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DeanSpace

• Exiting DeanSpace: Clay Shirky

• DeanSpace, Social Networks & Politics: Jon Lebkowky

• What is DeanSpace?: Aldon Hynes

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Drupal

What is it?

What are its features?

How is it used?

What’s its future?

Are there other systems available?

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DeanSpace

• What was it?

• What was its strengths?

• What was its weaknesses?

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CivicSpace

Features

• Content management system for Website management

• Blogging

• Forums

• File storage

• Photo galleries

• Polls and surveys

• Social networking

• Event organizing

Usage

• A large percentage of Democracy for America grassroots sites, see

• A blogging site

• Blog for America

• Oregon Bus Project

• Better Donkey

• Democrats Abroad Australia

• 21st Century Democrats

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Currently

• What are some good examples of the use of technology in this national election?

• What are some other good examples of the use of technology for:

  • Advocacy?

  • Deliberation?

  • Governance?

  • Campaigns?

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Next Week

• 6.4 Billion Points of Light

  • 6.4 Billion Points of Light: Lighting the Tapers of Democracy: Roger Wood

  • An interview