What can the BRACED discussion fora offer?

Join us on April 8, at 11 am GMT, for our first BRACED online discussion forum! Learn how BRACED discussion fora will offer a space for you to connect with BRACED partners to share ideas, pose questions, highlight interesting experiences, offer lesson learned and more. This first Discussion will be an opportunity to test out the virtual platform, ask questions on how it works, and propose topics for upcoming discussions. The BRACED Knowledge Manager plans to host discussion fora on a weekly basis, on topics of interest to Implementing Partners, especially around the learning themes. More information on weekly discussions to follow.

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Also, a potential #discussiontopic and a point I've noted from London. Consortium partners consider their primary audiences a
re beneficiaries on the ground, which means they wish to communicate in local languages. Who do people think they should be aiming communication at? For me, the primary audience is this group, donors and wider development sector. This will obviously have an impact on the language in which we communicate.

by mllenicolakelly 4/8/2015 10:47:20 AM
#TechOpinion, I like it

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:47:44 AM
@Romain I agree, guide would definitely be helpful

by Annabelle Powell 4/8/2015 10:47:47 AM
I wonder if there is a Nepali or Burmese translation function??

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:47:48 AM
@CarinaBachofen How can we see who's on?

by Judith Flick 4/8/2015 10:48:09 AM
@RomainCardon: We'll aim to write up a short guide to features....

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:48:16 AM
Yes that's a less obvious but very useful feature! I wonder how well it will work with M&E language etc.

by Fran Walker 4/8/2015 10:48:28 AM
@mllenicolakelly: #locallanguages
this is a good Q for Laurie... I think Thomspon Reuters will be hosting discussion fora on communications topics? Is that right Laurie?

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:48:53 AM
@JudithFlick: I have moderator's privileges. The main advantage is to be able to 'stick' key questions up above, and see how many participants we have. (In addition to other technology tricks I have yet to discover
surely)

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:49:54 AM
@CarinaBachofen: Can't see Burmese or Nepali in there but I can't read all the character languages....

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:50:16 AM
@CarinaBachofen: That's right, Nicola. We're aiming to have regular discussions on this platform to talk through issues like yours

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:50:58 AM
Hi All onboard now!

by Aliou Diouf 4/8/2015 10:51:00 AM
Welcome Aliou!

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:51:16 AM
Welcome Aliou

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:51:21 AM
#Likedmost I can interact with all people who do comment

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:52:28 AM
++ Seeing who's there and interact

by Judith Flick 4/8/2015 10:52:48 AM
#Likedmost Hasn't crashed once!

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:52:53 AM
#Likedleast difficulty following the conversation

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:53:00 AM
#Likedmost: I like that we have a great turnout (24 participants currently) with a lively discussion. Nobody knew what exactly to expect but came along for the ride. I hope the technology raised interest in using it again for more focused discussion

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:53:43 AM
- - discussions not flowing as eddie said..

by Judith Flick 4/8/2015 10:53:49 AM
#Likedmost able to translate, though I have not done it mysel

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:53:56 AM
#Likedmost - good proposal to use hashtags to follow conversation; good engagement & ideas

by mllenicolakelly 4/8/2015 10:54:23 AM
any other views to share?

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:54:27 AM
#Likedmost able to keep following discussion while also working on a few other tasks.

by Maarten van Aalst 4/8/2015 10:54:39 AM
Liked most: interactive way to discuss without the Skype frustration

by Bettina Koelle 4/8/2015 10:54:59 AM
#Likedleast It will be great to have one clear question to direct future conversations, but I understand this was a test run. It worked well!

by mllenicolakelly 4/8/2015 10:55:10 AM
@CarinaBachofen I can totally see how this could work very well around specific topics...

by Aditya (ODI) 4/8/2015 10:55:21 AM
Liked least: confusion about flow of communication and time lag between writing and posting.

by Bettina Koelle 4/8/2015 10:55:26 AM
#likedmost: an informal space to exchange ideas and pose questions

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:55:28 AM
#Likedleast: as mentioned before: some discussion themes evolve organically and mixed -- challenge to keep structure; probably easier around specific topics and with stronger moderation.

by Maarten van Aalst 4/8/2015 10:55:53 AM
@mllenicolakelly: Yes, I think this will be very good when there's one key topic we're focusing on in a discussion - which will be the case going ahead!

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:55:53 AM
Like most the fact here you can express your idea at the moment you get it in mind, so you are not "obliged" to wait for the person who is talking to finish, you can share at any moment your idea.

by Aliou Diouf 4/8/2015 10:55:58 AM
@AliouDiouf: good point!

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:56:15 AM
I have to go, thanks to everyone, see you next time!

by Maarten van Aalst 4/8/2015 10:56:26 AM
Suggestion: We should circulate the possible questions and topics beforehand - so people can prepare and share...

by Bettina Koelle 4/8/2015 10:56:38 AM
#likedmost can see the utility around specific topics and the language option. #likedleast time lag and confusion surrounding options and tools as well as following the conversation

by Annabelle Powell 4/8/2015 10:56:56 AM
Alright everyone - time to close... The KM will be preparing a schedule of upcoming Discussion Fora, based on feedback received during this conversation as well as during the Dakar workshop. We welcome any feedback on this experience and ideas for using this platform further via email at braced@resilienceexchange.net

We hope the discussion platforms will be a central part of the communities of practice that will form around particular evaluation and research questions and will also provide a safe space to reflect on learning processes and ways of working within the BRACED program.

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:57:00 AM
@BettinaKoelle good point

by Judith Flick 4/8/2015 10:57:09 AM
Thanks Bettina and Annabelle! I suggest if people wish to stay longer, please do so

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:57:18 AM
Yes, one tip for future conversations: You can prepare a bit of text or links you want to share in advance and past them into the comment box to avoid some of the typing

by Laurie Goering @TR_Foundation 4/8/2015 10:57:18 AM
Those moderating this discussion can surely stay, as well as Climate Centre colleagues working on learning and uptake

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:57:42 AM
What I like least is that you should go down to see what have been said during the momen
t you were typing and if the discussion is very active you can spend time in reading colleagues, what is also important to ensure youa re making relevant comments.

by Aliou Diouf 4/8/2015 10:57:50 AM
Agree with you @Bettina.

by edjemba 4/8/2015 10:58:22 AM
@LaurieGoering@TR_Foundation: Good tip Laurie! Let's plan to send around a list of tips and tricks for using discussion fora in advance of our next online discussion

by Carina Bachofen 4/8/2015 10:58:36 AM
@CarinaBachofen + Laurie: Thank you!

by Judith Flick 4/8/2015 10:58:37 AM