Socialtext

A recent article in the Ryerson Review of Journalism spotlights an interesting application of wikis. In this case the producers of Spark, a weekly show about technology and how it affects culture, ask listeners for feedback before the program airs. Using a wiki provided by Socialtext, listeners can make suggestions on show topics, share their knowledge with other listeners, ask questions of upcoming guests, and even interact with the Spark staff. In February, Spark took the wiki and open participation model to the next level when they aired "The Collaboration Show," an entire episode comprised of input from the audience on a script posted online. With tools like the wiki, "all this interactivity means listeners now have the ability to help decide what will make it on air." Read more

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