While we list-users are no doubt happy that we can continue to benefit
from it - and also have been helpfully reminded of the ways we can make
the most of it, would it be possible for GEM to share with us a few more
details on your comment that:
there were a number of criticisms of the list which need to be addressed
- and ways of doing this are being considered at the moment?
I was just thinking that the passionate advocates of the list might be
likely to have some good ideas about how to improve things.
Jocelyn
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-----Original Message-----
From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK.
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Sent: 20 April 2006 08:26
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Subject: [GEM] The list is safe!
Dear GEM List Members,
First, let me reassure you that the LIST IS SAFE and there are no plans
to close it! With so many enthusiastic and passionate subscribers who
find it so useful it would appear that now is not the time to do so.
Although, one of the recommendations of GEM's independent review was
that this list should be replaced with an online discussion forum, the
Trustees, mindful of some members' enthusiasm love for the list, have
suggested that we try out an online discussion forum on the GEM website
and evaluate its success or otherwise before taking any decisions on the
future of the list and forum.
From the review questionnaires which were returned we know that many
members use this list - some very enthusiastically as is clear - and
many rated it as an important function of GEM. However, the list does
not suit everyone and there were a number of criticisms of the list
which need to be addressed - and ways of doing this are being considered
at the moment.
We shall of course continue to involve members in planning and
development - through the list and forum! By the way, is there a brave
soul out there who would like to moderate a trial forum?
Also, were there any other points in the review which struck a nerve or
a chord!
Best wishes
John
Dr John Stevenson
Director
Group for Education in Museums
Primrose House
193 Gillingham Road
Gillingham
Kent ME7 4EP
Tel/Fax: 01634 312409
www.gem.org.uk
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