GOMINFOEXParticipant in the Stockholm Challenge


Action Items for Gulf of Maine Information Exchange (GOMINFOEX)

September 2001

 

28 Test Marine Realms Information Network (MRIB) for use within GOMINFOEX Brehme and Schroeder On-going To test on-line tools for information exchange.
27 Review and enhance "Ask a question" function Brehme and others On-going To facilitate information exchange among participants.
26 Maintain GOMIINFOEX List serv All On-going To facilitate information exchange among participants.
25 Maintain GOMINFOEX web site All On-going To identify and promote collaboration amongst people in the region.
24 Develop a list of information exchanges Schroeder and Boudreau On-going To identify and promote collaboration amongst people in the region.
23 Develop proposal for Gulf of Maine Digital Library Schroeder and Boxall On-going To develop a function that would facilitate access to available information in the region.
22 On-line timed discussion on information exchange Action Committee June 9th, 2000 To get input from residents on issues and solutions for use in developing Out of the Fog II workshop.
20 Write journal article Schroeder, Boudreau et al. Submitted April, 2000 Publicize project; create benchmark for future
18 Develop "Seal-of-Approval" mechanism ???? Dec. 2000 Identify useful and well-designed Gulf of Maine websites
16 K-12 educators survey GOMEA Aug. 2000 Identify user needs
14 Common Coordinates Schroeder Aug. 2000 Identify/strengthen partnerships
12 Carry out cost/benefit analysis Action Committee Aug. 2000 Discover the costs and benefits of action versus no action
10 Identify parties responsible for specific tasks Action Committee On-going Continue to move the work of the Action Committee forward
8 Articulate: Valued sites, users, tools, requirements All On-going Answer outstanding questions about need for information exchange and existing resources
6 Develop terms of reference for Action Committee Action Committee Complete Get limited agreed set of tasks for Committee
4 Publish Out of the Fog (OOTF) report New England Aquarium Complete Provide information and invite discussion from a wider audience
2 Run workshops, circuit riders, communicate Various On-going Build capacity and awareness for electronic information exchange