Monthly Archives: July 2008

Yog on Online Moderation

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Lisa Spangenberg

James D. Macdonald, SF author and exceedingly experienced online moderator (remember Yog Sysop? That’s him) offers some rules for moderation under the heading: Here’s what moderators need to know: a) Sure, there’s freedom of speech. Anyone who wants it can … Continue reading →

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Blogging as Conversation

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Lisa Spangenberg

Tor, my favorite fantasy/sf publisher, has just gone public with their new Web site, one that has been re-designed with community engagement with content as a core principle. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, an editor at Tor, and one of the founding … Continue reading →

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How do we find excellent online teachers?

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Lisa Spangenberg

I’ve copied the following, with permission, from a post on an online forum. The original poster is a professional educator and adminstrator in a graduate program which relies on online instruction. I think the post asks some good questions. It … Continue reading →

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