Comments on: Valuing Context http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/ a his & hers weblog of worlds apart Thu, 10 May 2012 14:28:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Welcome to The DNA Exchange « The DNA Exchange http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/#comment-283 Tue, 19 May 2009 22:03:40 +0000 http://hernaturehisnurture.com/?p=1680#comment-283 [...] idea behind The DNA Exchange is to allow GCs to be more proactive, rather than reactive, with respect to [...]

]]> By: alliejanson http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/#comment-243 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:13:10 +0000 http://hernaturehisnurture.com/?p=1680#comment-243 Kelly,

Thanks for the ideas. Can you send the link to the cochlear implant blog you follow? It sounds like a really good set up. I like the idea that a lot of different people can contribute, but there are a couple who take the lead. Would you be interested in being one of the main bloggers?

I have been following the listserv conversation lately. It is great to hear that other GCs are beginning to see the value in blogging. I would love it to have a GC focus, but also have relevance to a broader audience (other health professionals, patients, etc). Lets make this happen, Kelly!

PS- congrats on a successful surgery!

]]> By: Kelly http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/#comment-242 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:26 +0000 http://hernaturehisnurture.com/?p=1680#comment-242 An idea/suggestion would be to set up something similar to a cochlear implant blog I’ve been following. I really like how it’s set up and it could possibly serve as a model. Basically they have 2 main bloggers who will blog about main/general “hot” topics.

In additional, they have another page on that blog called “deaf village” where other bloggers can contribute it also has a list of all the contributors’ blogs. Basically people submit their blog and the 2 main “bloggers” review each blog post to make sure it’s deaf related.

I did try to set up a class blog my first year at SLC and it was difficult to get people to commit and wasn’t successful at all. I really like how this particular cochlear implant blog has 2 main bloggers 100% committed to it who update it a couple of times a week. Yet, it still gives other people who may not want to be as committed the chance to contribute their blog every once in a while.

They also have a separate page on the blog for links to resources.

Does that structure make sense? Just a thought. ;-)

You’ve probably been following the NSGC list serv e-mails and you’re probably aware that there has been some talk about blogging. I think now would be a great time to jump on this if you really want to do this. I would be more than happy to help out in any way I can.

Do you want to make it focused on only genetic counselors? Or are you hoping to focus on both the general population and genetic counselors? I guess what I’m trying to ask is are you thinking about just discussing topics that apply only to genetic counselor professionals OR a wider audience (e.g. some basic genetic info, getting the word out as to what GCs do, establishing a stronger voice within the medical community in general, etc?)

What are some of your thoughts?

]]> By: alliejanson http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/#comment-240 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:20:28 +0000 http://hernaturehisnurture.com/?p=1680#comment-240 Kelly- Glad to hear you’d be interested. Any thoughts on the structure, focus, etc?

]]> By: Kelly http://hernaturehisnurture.com/2009/03/12/the-value-of-context-and-perspective/#comment-239 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:24:06 +0000 http://hernaturehisnurture.com/?p=1680#comment-239 I think a group blog would be great!

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