Governors can more easily engage with schools online through improved internet access and computing. This document discusses how school governors can connect with communities by finding and creating online spaces, listening to discussions, and utilizing existing online tools and platforms. Ignoring the digital revolution risks becoming disconnected, so seeking advice from experts can help governors effectively engage with schools online.

1. Engaging school governors online Dave Briggs Community Evangelist www.moderngovernor.com www.learningpool.com

2. dave@learningpool.com www.davepress.net @davebriggs

3. A revolution in communication

4. A quick chat about Wikileaks

5. Access to the internetAccess to computingMuch easier to use

6. Governors are doing it for themselves

11. Governor services people need to be aware…

12. …and (where appropriate) involved

13. Can be proactive – where no activity exists

14. Things to do:Find and listenCreate new spacesUse what you have

15. Ignoring this revolution is dangerous – it isn’t going to go away!

16. The Modern Governor team can help and advise.

17. Thanks for listening!

18. Thanks for listening! dave@learningpool.com moderngovernor.com learningpool.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackbeltjones/3365682994/