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Principles: The online-offline hybrid model

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    INTRODUCTION: If the new administration sponsors national, face-to-face discussions, they will likely have an online component.  It is not necessary for the online tools to be deliberative, however, in order for them to provide value.  At a minimum, if they open the results of the face-to-face discussion to new ideas, online tools can be very valuable.  The purpose of this discussion is to examine a hybrid model to online and offline discussion.  Please add your thoughts below.

    Online tools can help before, during, and after the face-to-face deliberations to ensure that limited resources are spent wisely.

    BEFORE: A structured online conversation can effectively seed the face-to-face discussion with great ideas.  This ensures that the participants do not have to start from scratch or spend precious time reinventing the wheel.

    DURING: Citizens who are not able to attend the face-to-face deliberations (due to personal or financial obligations) can participate in parallel discussions online.  The best ideas from the online conversations can be inserted right into the in-person deliberations.  This is a way to harness the collective intelligence of our citizenry in real time.  Using free tools like Ustream or Mogulus, the face-to-face deliberations can be broadcast live to this online audience.

    AFTER: When they are complete, face-to-face discussions may arrive at a partial or full consensus.  This consensus should be opened up to large-scale feedback to perform a "sanity-check" on the results.  This literally provides an opportunity for anyone everyone to get involved-- ultimate inclusion.

    Other notes:

    1. Online tools do not need to be deliberative in order to add value to the face-to-face deliberations.

    2. Anonymity has both advantages and disadvantages and is much more feasible online.  Advantages include providing an outlet for timid voices and also those that challenge authority.  One possible disadvantage is that some anonymous participants might act in an immature fashion.

    3. Online dialogue can be directly tied to external resources through hyperlinks.  These links can point to specific pieces of evidence across the entire Web, creating a well-researched discussion.

    4. Avenues for online participation can be far more inclusive than those that require people to show up at a certain time at a certain place.  This is especially true for single parents, citizens with disabilities, and those with demanding work schedules.

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