Strong points about dissemination

Bob Tinker (Bob@concord.org)
Tue, 11 Mar 1997 12:57:22 +0000


Hi all:
I am going to make some strong statements just to get the conversation 
started.  Disagree, chime in, elaborate, or make your own statements!

1) The NSF wastes most of its funding because most projects result in 
reports that sit gathering mold on library shelves.

2) Creating products that for-profit companies market is the most 
effective form of project dissemination.  

3) Even research projects should devote major resources to 
identifying, creating, and supporting products.

4) The relationships between grants and marketing companies can become 
too chummy; clearer guidelines are needed.  

5) Workshops for a few teachers and presentations at professional 
meetings are ineffecient dissemination strategies.