Writeshops
From Learning and training wiki
 WRITESHOPS |
| actively envolved workshops to consolidate information and put it in writing. These become useful when there is an urgency to produce material quickly and in an efficient manner. The goal is to create a draft, revise and finalize the material rapidly using the knowledge of the writeshop participants.
Advantages of conducting Writeshops 1. 'Anybody' who can contribute to the output of the intended material with his or her specific knowledge, experience and background can participate in the writeshop. Participants can include teachers, researchers, NGO staff, government personnel, extension agents, and other local people. Participants can test the finalized material for its usefulness at the end of the writeshop. 2. The writeshop process is 'flexible'. The various presentations that are given repeatedly, the criticism that is provided and the revision that is made to the material can leave room for new content to be included, some information to be combined, other parts to be removed or even split into different sections. 3. At the beginning of the writeshop, the participants are asked to think of 'ideas' for fresh content (different from what has already been prepared) which should be included in the publication. The content is then provided to the participants with the appropriate expertise who will actively contribute to its progress and presentation. 4. The writeshop takes advantage of the expertise and experience of everyone present and gives the opportunity to incorporate comments and knowledge from all participants which are evaluated/critized by other experts present there. What makes writeshop an efficient and optimized tool for delivering quick information material is the presence of experts who have experience in writing, revising and finalizing. Writeshops is also a place for networking experiences, which can lead to lifelong connections. [1] |
References
- ↑ www.mamud.com (2 June 2009)