Eight Reality Checkpoints for Using "New Social Media" In

Government

Dennis D. McDonald, Ph.D.Alexandria, Virginia USA

Email: ddmcd@yahoo.comFebruary 4, 2009

Copyright (c) 2008-2009 by Dennis D. McDonald

Checkpoint 1

•Openness is not the same as participation.

Checkpoint 2

•Many people view current social media and social networking tools as new and untried.

Checkpoint 3

•Resistance to the use of such tools is real.

Checkpoint 4

•The President and Congress will have to lead if these tools are to become commonly accepted as tools of government.

Checkpoint 5

•Many existing rules and regulations are outmoded and will need to be modified to accommodate new media.

Checkpoint 6

•It’s best to use the new tools as part of an overall “grassroots” approach to generating public involvement.

Checkpoint 7

•The use of new technology in the campaigns is not the same as the use of such tools in governing.

Checkpoint 8

•Getting more people involved is always better than having fewer people involved.

Discussion

 

Source

• This slide deck is based on the post titled "Eight Reality Checkpoints for Using 'New Social Media' In Government" that appeared in Dennis McDonald's Web Site on December 21, 2008 located here: http://www.ddmcd.com/eight.html

• For more information contact:o Dennis D. McDonald, Ph.D.o Alexandria, Virginia USAo Office: 703-549-1030o Cell: 703-549-1030o Email: ddmcd@yahoo.com