I'm also going to check out this tool, it looks as though it has the maturity we would be looking for. I'm interested in seeing how easy/difficult or if any knowledge of coding is necessary.
This is something worth checking out for the use in the next Moot conference. It is not as simple as using OCS (Open Conference Systems), but the websites look awesome, the data is exportable through .xml format, and can connect to a phone App to view conference schedules and data. This means that you would not have to connect and wait for internet to view schedule, in case wi-fi goes down or is unavailable.
Cons - it does take knowledge of using html and is not a layman's tool.
I think that academics can still do some valuable work with personal online projects. Harrison is doing his small part, creating a community of like-minded intellectuals who come to simply enjoy the act of thinking, the pleasure of learning about history and art. And there is space for others to share in that work.
For those of you out there in academia wondering how to better use blogging to extend the reach and influence of your scholarly and personal projects, this article is for you. I’m going to share some technical and theoretical aspects of using the Internet to extend the reach of your academic blog.
witter, Facebook—these help to build friendships, but our blogs really offer powerful platforms to share ideas, stories, and work through the challenge of living an intellectual life outside of seminar rooms.
I agree. What do people see when they Google your name? Most people have web presence, whether they want it or not, and content really does matter. Give value not only to the community, but to your name and presence as well.