government

Web Based Technology and Grass Roots Democracy

In this workshop you will learn how new technologies are changing the face of modern politics.

  • Do you feel that you have no voice in political decision making?
  • Do you want to see more accountability in government at all levels?

Thanks to new web-based technologies, the days of hidden backroom decision making are drawing to an end. Web tools such as blogs, wikis and other new media are providing avenues for participation in policy making, and transparency in government like never before. Politicians and bureaucrats who are embracing these technologies are opening up constructive dialogue with their constituents. Others are feeling threatened by the increased levels of accountability provided by the new technology.

Participants will learn how they can use blogs, wikis, new media, and other online tools to become engaged in forming our political destiny. Participants will be introduced to the Local-Motive policy wiki, the Saugeen Community Blog, and other tools such as How They Voted.com which can empower individuals to make a difference in society.

Presenter: Shane Jolley

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