Collaboration and Innovation

Jan 25, 2017

Interactive Urban Planning

My attention has recently been drawn to an urban planning initiative being trialled in Santa Monica “City Swipe”. Using Tinder type technology, it aims to enable anyone to look at their local area plans and swipe left (not for me) or right (count me in) through their smartphone…

Stacy Cosham

Jan 18, 2017

I only talk in Chalk

I love anything collaborative that brings together a community of people. I was really pleased to come across a Bored Panda submission Chalkboard art visual literacy in teaching humanities and social sciences.

Stacy Cosham

Jan 16, 2017

19 top tips how to ensure public services benefit from digital skills

On 14 June 2016 the Social Media and Online Collaboration knowledge hub group held a one hour discussion about how public services benefit from digital skills. The group explored four primary questions:

5 tips to managing your online community

It is tough running a community and being a lead facilitator but there are some simple steps you can take to keep your community fabulous and engaging. Here are some tips agreed by community managers that will help you manage your community:

Stacy Cosham

Jan 11, 2017

10 tips starting an online community

I do not profess to being an expert in social media, but I have done a lot of research and participated in online communities. In my role as an online community facilitator I have put together this short list of top tips I’ve learnt along the way:

Stacy Cosham

Jan 9, 2017

Community Clay Table

While on holiday in Amsterdam back in 2011 I stayed at a hotel where they showcased local artist sculptures. One of the foyer pieces was the Claytable by Erwin Zwiers. Guests were actively encouraged to carve into the table and leave ‘a piece of art behind’. Every month the hotel would…

Stacy Cosham

Jan 4, 2017

Social Media Duplication and Repetition

Every now and again it is healthy to have a good purge on your social media accounts. Making sure you are still in the most relevant groups and discussions. I do this periodically on Knowledge Hub and LinkedIn.

Stacy Cosham

Jan 4, 2017

Social Network Formation and Impacts

Revisiting an article published on science daily about University of Pennsylvania research by Professor Damon Centrola, I was fascinated to learn so much on how characteristics contribute to the formation of social networks, whilst challenging existing theories…