Blogs

At our regular meeting - now moved to a Wednesday, Leigh and I discussed the framework for setting web logs eg. do we have a blog for every speciality or do we just have one? After some discussion we decided on using the option to have a blog for each specialty. This would provide the lecturer (delivery the speciatly) with the opportunity to personalise the blog, keep it updated with the latest industry trends, news and generally take ownership of it. The emphasis being not so much on who is teaching the specialty but the subject.

Leigh has set up conferenceandevents.edublogs.org/# tourguiding.edublogs.org/# traveloperations.edublogs.org/# cookislandstourism.edublogs.org/# sustainabletourism.edublogs.org/# tourismenterprises.edublogs.org/# adventuretourism.edublogs.org/# wholesaletouroperations.edublogs.org/# receptionservices.edublogs.org/
These are still in the developing phase, we have a designer who will create the graphic design of the blog and also will work with our powerpoints to standardise them.

We also discussed training needs for staff early in the new year. EDC can offer the service however we would have to look at funding for this so will investigate with Head of School. Training should occur in the first few weeks after staff return from the christmas leave. On going training will occur through EDC.

Leigh can you continue on any outstanding jobs and provide some sort of timetable for design. Thanks.