Subject: Guidelines for Collaborative Model Development

Posted by Gene Bellinger on 4/23/2010

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G'Day All,

I’ve recently developed a free introductory learning program for modeling and simulation using Insight Maker. The learning program is at: http://sn.im/v3abr
One of the unique features of Insight Maker is that it allows multiple individuals to work online on the development of the same model. And what I don’t have a clue about at the moment is how a group would go about managing a collaborative model development in this environment.
So what I’m really looking for is several individuals who are willing to wade in the deep water and work with me to collaboratively create a model in this environment and develop a set of guidelines for managing the effort along the way. Yes, I want to build the boat as we sail across the Atlantic. Should be loads of fun.
If you are REALLY willing to participate then be froggy and jump in here! And if you have an idea for a situation to model that would be even better. My thought is that it might be better to work on a Causal Loop Diagram first and if we survive that endeavor then we could do an actual Simulation model for something.
Discussion for this undertaking is on Systems Thinking World at: http://sn.im/vq9pb

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be well,
Gene Bellinger
SystemsWiki.org

Follow Ups:

Guidelines for Collaborative Model Development - Della Robinson 4/30/2010 
Guidelines for Collaborative Model Development - Kathy Arizmendi 4/23/2010