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Introduction special interest groups

Introduction special interest groups. Amsterdam, 2 april 2013. Introduction. Britt Huijpen Coordinator special interest groups SURF. What is a SIG?.

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Introduction special interest groups

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  1. Introduction special interest groups Amsterdam, 2 april 2013

  2. Introduction Britt Huijpen Coordinatorspecial interest groups SURF

  3. Whatis aSIG? Content experts and interested people from higher education institutions work together on current ICT issues in higher education and research. In the special interest groups (SIGs) people share and develop knowledge together with colleagues from other institutions.

  4. What is it a SIG does? ASIG facilitates and enhances Community building Development of knowledge Sharing of knowledge Cooperation Visioning around a special interest of the community

  5. How is a SIG formed? A SIG is formed by content experts and interested people from higher education and research From a need to share knowledge and collaborate together with colleagues from other institutions

  6. CurrentSIGs www.surfspace.nl www.surf.nl/SIG In 2012 there were about one thousand professionals working within a SIG

  7. What does a SIG look like? CoreteamChairman SURF/eSciencecontactperson SURFspace moderator At leasttwocontent experts Subgroups Content experts and interested people from higher education institutions

  8. SIG-members

  9. Sharingknowledge ONLINE OFFLINE SURFacademyorSIG-meetingsaround a specifictheme

  10. Advantages Proven concept of cooperation Cross-pollination between special interest groups Using an existing online community platform: SURFspace Meeting facilities and support SURF uses the vision and results of the SIG as inspiration for policy-making.

  11. Howmuch time do I need? At least 8 hoursper month As much time as you want

  12. Inspiration

  13. Inspiration

  14. Anyquestions? Britt Huijpen huijpen@surf.nl www.surf.nl

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