ADULT
LEARNING AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE
Bridging Cultures via Online Community (Webheads)
November 20th, 2004
This presentation
will introduce conference delegates to an online community of adult teachers
and students of English - the Webheads. The Webheads community was established
in 1998 when a group of people around the globe decided to maintain regular
contact via Internet communication tools, and hold a weekly online meeting.
Six years later this extraordinary community is still active, and growing.
It is a superb example of how a sense of community can bridge cultures
and unite individuals from diverse backgrounds across the globe. The Webheads
exploit Internet technology to forge links across time and distance to
develop a truly cross-cultural community that is sustained by a rich dialogue
of multiple perspectives. Rather than a point of division or difference,
the cross-cultural nature of this community has been a uniting influence,
and a key factor in its longevity.
This presentation will outline the key features of this community, and
feature a live connection with members of the community from around the
world. During the presentation delegates will have the opportunity to
communicate with community members in real time.