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KM in the AM (Saskatoon) April 24, 2015 @ Station 20

Jay Gatsby — Thu, 07 May 2015 12:35:16 +0000

On April 24th, Sheena Greer, Lisa Erickson, and Fleur Macqueen Smith lead discussion on three topics: Digital tools and methods, face-to-face tools and methods, and traditional tools and methods that make knowledge sharable, understandable, and accessible.

If you missed the discussion, fortunately these facilitators captured the resources and discussion into one document! Resources such as how to write in plain language, how to avoid using jargon in your writing, how to use storytelling as a Knowledge Mobilization technique, how to engage your audience, and more. If you missed the talk, you can download the notes and resources

Exploring Housing’s Connections to Economy, Education, and Health

Jay Gatsby — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:40:38 +0000

With the support from the , an independent foundation that supports non-profit organizations, the is an interactive website portal offering up-to-date, easily searchable research and news on a broad range of housing topics. The knowledge-sharing tool emphasizes the connection between housing and better educational opportunities and outcomes for children; stronger foundations for family and community economic stability; and healthier, more productive individuals and neighborhoods. To view the tool, click !

Introducing Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Technique of the Week

Jay Gatsby — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:46:36 +0000

What: Weekly focus on one knowledge mobilization technique
Why: Requested by members of the program committee and a way to encourage expansion of our KMb activity.
Purpose: Provide sufficient information about specific knowledge mobilization techniques to help hubs decide whether to implement a particular technique.
When: Every week in CFICE Connections
Content:
• Description of the technique
• Examples of the technique in use
• Key aspects of the technique
• Suggestions on how and when it’s useful
• Resources required to use the technique
• Links to resources to learn more about the technique
Key Considerations:
• The decision to use a particular technique hinges your desired outcome and understanding of who your audience is, how they would use the knowledge, their preferred knowledge sources, media, and formats.
• Think about an integrated use of multiple techniques to meet the needs of multiple audiences – E.g. An infographic to raise awareness/spark interest, which links to a one page policy brief, which links to the original source research paper(s).
How we will evaluate:
• Reach: # page views.
• Relevance: # Read, # comments and follow-up questions, intent to explore further.
• Relationship: Increased shared activity between KMb Hub and Thematic Hubs
• Results: Technique tried. New audiences contacted, product used.

Directions to whomever is uploading:

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for a technique to highlight. Let us know!