II. Worthwhile Results - Why
Bother?
(Participating in the TLT Group's Dangerous Discussions
Initiative about ...)
List desirable, feasible outcomes of
participating in “Dangerous Discussions” activities for this issue. [At the
very least, deflate the hype and defuse artificial disagreements – restate the
issue and challenge in more realistic and less inflammatory ways. And then
accomplish something that is visibly and demonstrably useful!]
Why bother?
- Why is it important to deal with this issue? What are
some of the feasible, desirable results that might make this effort
worthwhile?
- Under what conditions is it important to deal with this
issue?
- Under what conditions are the benefits associated with
this issue likely to result? Are there any important pre-requisites that
must be in place?
- Under what conditions are the risks of failure or
acrimony associated with this issue too likely to occur - so that this issue
should not be pursued or implemented?
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Feasible,
Desirable Outcomes
- What are some of the desirable outcomes that would be
easiest to agree on and accomplish? [Select one or two, agree on a plan, and
get working!]
- What are some of the desirable outcomes that are
feasible, but would be most difficult to accomplish? [Agree on a realistic
timetable and plan for one or two of the most important of these and defer
others.]
- What are one or two of the desirable outcomes that are so
difficult that they should be excluded from these efforts (perhaps find some
other way of proceeding or simply learn to live with the disappointment).
EXAMPLES
1.
PRACTICAL ACTION
More effective educational use of blogs
More faculty members develop and use blogs as an integral, effective part of
their courses.
2. POLICY
More effective institutional
policies
The college or university develops and implements new guidelines for the
appropriate use of blogs when institutional resources, personnel, or
intellectual property are involved.
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