Graham Attwell provides an interesting and reflective comment on my previous contribution "A network of weblogs as a community of practice" (he couldn't find a way to send a trackback to this previous post).
Graham has some serious concerns:
I am very doubtful that web logs - as they are currently being used - will prove a natural tool for many in that sector - or to the natural workflow and activities of people in that sector. That is not to say the web logs do not have their place - for instance for developing portfolios as part of a programme of continuing professional development or for exchanging information.
Mmmmm. Good point. It is very important to look at the "biorithm" of the branch. How could social software (like weblogs) support the business processes (like solving complex problems, what we call learning) of small and medium enterprises in the tourism branch?
Graham gives an example of Google Maps. And of course there are several communities that evaluate restaurants and hotels. But there must be more opportunities for informal learning....
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