Open Government Data, A New Exciting Project
Submitted by Ton Zijlstra on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:52

Wouldn't it be great if we, as citizens, could have access to already public data and information in a way that we can choose? So that we can build applications on top of that data that are useful to us and others?


New Service: The Web 2.0 Q&A List / European Social Media Consulting Network
Submitted by Ton Zijlstra on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 13:45

As of this week I offer a new service, a European social media consulting network: carpe.com Consulting Network (CCCN).
It is a mailing list (currently available in English, German, Dutch and Danish), where subscribers can ask general questions about using social media in their work or organisation. All questions and answers will be available to all subscribers.


Giving a Key-note at Online Educa in Berlin
Submitted by Ton Zijlstra on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 21:21

I am honoured to be invited to give a key-note at Online Educa in Berlin early December. This is the 14th international conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training.


It promises to be an interesting event, that will feature much more than just presentations. Bloggers have been invited to cover the event, and there are a number of fully interactive sessions as well. Michael Wesch of Kansas State University, the anthropologist that created the 'Machine is Us' and other videos with his students will be presenting as well, and I am very much looking forward to hearing him speak.


Lending a hand Sharing my stories Staying curious Using the right tools
I consult organisations on increasing the effectivity of knowledge work, networked learning, and social media tools adapted to a fast paced and information overloaded world. (Client portfolio) On a regular basis I speak both nationally and internationally for both business and academic audiences on knowledge, learning and social media. Recent speaking engagement:
Online Educa, Berlin		 Keeping up with developments is fuelling my work in research. The impact of technology on our work and learning, as well as empowering people to take their lives into their own hands are my focal points. Technology, work forms and organizational structures are all tools. Tools need to support people in their work, not the other way around. Social media are in sync with how we know people work, not how we wish them to work.