Workshop game and planning tools

Drew Mackie and David Wilcox developed a workshop game and planning tools to help residents and housing association staff to think through possible projects - even though they might be unfamiliar with new technologies.

During a half-day workshop participants were able to develop a scenario reflecting the key issues for individuals and groups in the neighbourhood; use a set of project cards to assess what technology might be appropriate to meet those needs; prioritise activities; and reflect on how they could take things forward.

If more time were available - or at a subsequent event - participants could then think through in more detail what would be needed to develop specific projects and an overall programme.

The game and planning tools include

  • Instructions for clarifying the scenario - the problems to be addressed

  • A set of cards with project ideas

  • A sheet to help establish project priorities

  • A planning sheet to prompt discussion about issues that will arise during start up and operation.

More about the Workshop game and planning tools >

Main Guide sections

Introduction
What's the story
Why bother with the Internet
What development's are likely by2007?
Key Ideas
What's likely to work where?
The main Internet benefits and tools
Framework for planning
Possible ICT projects
Workshop game and planning tools
Resources

Game cards

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