martin harvey - ispot
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The OPAL iSpot project
Martin Harvey, The Open University
Links: bit.ly/ispotmobileEmail: [email protected]
Twitter: @iSpot_uk
Engagement
Why is the engagement important or desirable?
Who is being engaged?
What are they being engaged with?
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Why engage?
• “The correct name of an organism is the quantum of biodiversity knowledge.”
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Who is being engaged?
Gaining a reputation
iSpot badges
What creates engagement?
• Community discussion: what the species is, but also why
• Reputation system
• Interaction with experts
• Recognition of other organisations through badges and links
• Links online activity with outdoor experience
Identification keys for mobile use
phones with large touch screen phones with small screen and cursor
• Can digital engage people with wildlife?
• Can wildlife engage people
with digital?
© Keith Bowey, iSpot mentor, JET project
