http://www.demo-net.org <p>Tool categories and specific tools are described. Explanations are given on how these can be used for eParticipation.</p> daily 1 2008-09-30T08:28:57Z http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/edeliberative-polling-tools Web applications, which combine deliberation in small group discussions with random sampling to facilitate public engagement on specific issues. No publisher scherer 2008-07-30T09:42:51Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/content-management-systems <p>Content Management systems base on computer or web-based technology that supports the creation, update and maintenance of digital information (content). Such systems implement a set of processes and technologies that facilitate the possibility to have information and content always up-to-date.</p> No publisher scherer 2008-09-19T07:49:39Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/alert-mechanisms-2013-email-alerts-and-rss-feeds <p>One-way communication alerts to inform people of a news item or an event, e.g. email Alerts and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds. This saves the users from having to check manually their favourite websites or their news reader for updates.</p> No publisher scherer 2010-09-22T13:34:18Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/eparticipation-chat-rooms Web applications where a chat session takes place in real time. Chats provide a means for live question-answer panels between experts or government personnel and participants and also the opportunity for peer-to-peer interaction within communities. No publisher cschneider 2008-05-18T10:28:27Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/econsultation-tools Web applications designed for consultations which allow a stakeholder to provide information on an issue and others to answer specific questions and/or submit open comments. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:28Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/argumentation-support-systems Argumentation Support Systems are computer software for helping people to participate in various kinds of goal-directed dialogues in which arguments are exchanged. Their potential relevance for eParticipation should be readily apparent, since the goal of eParticipation is to engage citizens in dialogues with government about such matters as public policy, plans, or legislation. Surely argumentation plays a central role in this process. In a public consultation, for example, citizens are given an opportunity to not only make suggestions, but also support these suggestions with arguments. No publisher scherer 2008-06-13T07:05:27Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/blogs Frequently modified web pages that look like a diary as dated entries are listed in reverse chronological order. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:28Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/online-surgeries Web applications specifically designed to support elected representatives to engage with the citizens they represent. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:28Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/decision-making-games These typically allow users to view and interact with animations that describe, illustrate or simulate relevant aspects of an issue. The user can be presented with a graphical representation of a place or situation and various options that, when selected, change the representation in some way to simulate the effect of real-life decision-making. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:27Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/epanels Web applications where a ‘recruited’ set, as opposed to a self-selected set, of participants give their views on a variety of issues at specific intervals over a period of time. No publisher cschneider 2008-05-18T10:28:27Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/epetition-tools Web applications that host online petitions and allow citizens to sign in for a petition by adding their name and address online. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:28Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/eparticipation-discussion-forum Web applications for an online discussion group where users, usually with common interests, can exchange open messages. Users can pick a topic, see a “thread” of messages, reply and post their own message. No publisher cschneider 2008-05-18T10:28:27Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/evoting-tools Remote internet enabled voting or voting via mobile phone, providing a secure environment for casting a vote and tallying of the votes (other types of electronic voting are available, but for the purposes of this report we focus on internet voting). No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:28Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/faq-frequently-asked-questions A ‘tree’ of questions and answers that can be searched using keywords or by inputting a question or statement. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:29Z ToolCategory http://www.demo-net.org/what-is-it-about/tools/gis-tools-map-server-for-maps-and-plans Web applications that support information provision and enable the users to have a look at maps underlying planning issues and to use them in various ways. No publisher scherer 2008-05-18T10:28:29Z ToolCategory