Re: Strong points about dissemination
ray@notes.concord.org
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 20:06:02 -0400
From: Raymond M Rose@CONCORD CONSORTIUM on 03/18/97 08:06 PM
Has the NSF ever funded a dissemination project? If so what happened? The
type of project I'm talking about is one whose sole purpose is
dissemination of other NSF projects.
Ray Rose
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Subject: Strong points about dissemination
this is one I whloheartedly agree with; the problem is how to help the
average academic researcher in doing an effective job at 2), very few
of us have any experience in even how to approach this even if we want
to
Kurt maly
Bob Tinker writes:
> 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.
>