User:Gareth

The three presentations covered 3 diverse projects but we have tried to distil some of the common issues arising from each;

1.	Cultures need to be taken into account when developing ODL resources / systems 2.	The needs of each set of participants needs to be taken into account – previous experience / access to levels of technology / support from their own institution / even different time zones 3.	Protocols – expectations 4.	Use a technology that is relevant to the needs of the project and the participants. 5.	''Language – even a ‘common’ tongue can be misunderstood – e.g. different types of English across the globe. 6.	Impact assessment – needs to be considered''7. Milestones need to be planned for the developmental pathway of any project 8.	Find out if there is something similar already happening 9.	Have a back up plan in case a session fails and to help report to those who could not take part 10.	Sustainability of project – how will it be maintained?