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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Briggs Oct. 1, 2008.

 

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Sounds good I would be up for contributing to this too!
June 25
BIG RESPECT – loving this approach to eParticipation for young carers. Good film that explores the various issues form young persons perspective not adults interpretation. I hope the presentation went well at Ealing. I have been able to collate a...
February 5
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Hi everyone, Thought I would share the following presentation and video. I am doing the presentation at the DC10 IT innovation: New Models of Communication Seminar in Ealing tomorrow about the Text Pal projects we developed. The projects saw youn...
February 4

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http://www.norfolkblurb.co.uk
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Over the past five years I have worked extensively to develop a range of multi-award winning eParticipation provision, enabling young people to voice their views and opinions, to shape local services and to provide peer support online. As Project Coordinator for ‘Norfolk Blurb’, the Norfolk County Council’s website for young people (www.norfolkblurb.co.uk), I have had the privilege of being able to work with young people to establish and maintain what is now a very successful and highly acclaimed service.

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Back to basics - Using mobile phones to provide peer support

Hi everyone,

Thought I would share the following presentation and video. I am doing the presentation at the DC10 IT innovation: New Models of Communication Seminar in Ealing tomorrow about the Text Pal projects we developed. The projects saw young people providing peer support to young carers via mobile phones and social networking sites.

The video, which I developed with a group of young carers, helps to set the scene and gives you an idea as to why we chose to work with them for this pilot.… Continue

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 12:50pm — 2 Comments

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At 4:47pm on November 7, 2008, Diane Law said…
Hi Tom

Just reading something Tim commented on about professional identities where he mention a draft SNS engagement policy for Norfolk you were working on. Would there be any chance I could take a look at a copy, as I have been asked to look at develop one for my organisation

All the best
Diane
At 5:35pm on August 13, 2008, Tim Davies said…
Hello Tom

Welcome to the network.

Are you going to be able to join us for the unconference on the 27th September? It would be great to have your input and experience...

Tim
 
 

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