I would really like to help with participating in this conference virtually somehow. I am not sure if it would be different topics/thems from the conference or not, but I think there are ways we can do something virtually during the actual conference.

Suggestions/Ideas

•  Post schedule/list of topics being discussed at the conference. Describe what the sessions will be about. That way we can post blog entries about our thoughts about these topics. It can either be posted before or after it takes place at the conference.
• I like to read text. Post handouts and presentations. Link to websites that are discussed. Write blog entries to keep us updated with what was discussed.
• Even though I am not big on podcasting or videos, there are others who would like to see those.
• Have one of the live bloggers (or someone else) during the session post an entry on here about what session they are at.
• If the topics are posted ahead of time, we can post blog entries with our thoughts. Have someone check the blog entries on here to share with that session.
• Encourage participants to blog about their experience.
• Post pictures on Flickr.
• Create a Frappr map for participants at conference and others who wish they could be there.
• Create another blog similiar to this conference discussion blog. (where we use a tag)