Academic Scorecard: Academic Centers, Ecotourism and Responsible Travel Planeta.com would like to collaborate with educational centers (universities, polytechnics and research centers) on long-term projects (3 months-3 years). Details http://planeta.wikispaces.com/education

5. Educational centers (colleges,
universities, polytechnics and research
centers) are invited to collaborate with
Planeta.com on long-term projects (3
months-3 years).

6. Among the items on our wishlist is to work
with educators to create local guides,
highlight sustainable practices and
broaden a global dialogue using social
media.

7. Flickr
Facebook
Google+
Twitter
YouTube
Wiki

9. OLD
SCHOOL
NEW
SCHOOL
WHAT’S
NEXT

10. Natural World
Virtual World

12. #pdftribute

13. We provide access to more than
20 e-conferences and grassroots
events hosted by Planeta.com
since 1994.

14. — Direct
— Deeper engagement and interaction
— More engaged students
— More engaged outsiders
— Indirect
— Deeper branding
— General increase in overall happiness

15. — Add a link to Planeta.com from your website.
— Take your time to read the ample content on Planeta.com and wiki.
— Suggest editorial suggestions for a few resources on the main
Planeta.com website.
— Edit the Planeta wiki.
— Interview a participant from one of our previous events.

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Does your course have a web page?
What is your research project, what is your objective?
What is the timeline of this work?
How can I be of assistance?
What Web 2.0 tools do you want to use for communication?
Are you looking for local contacts?
Are you looking for recommended reading?
Would you like to suggest edits to features on Planeta.com?
WIIFM – What are you offering me?
How would you like to proceed?

18. — Are there established guideline for the conduct of
educators working in tourism?
— Do locals have a say in how the academic programs
are developed?
— How are the programs evaluated?

19. What are the ‘little things’
that educators can do to
improve the conversation
among students and locals?

20. What can educators do in house
(and usually behind the scenes)
to create a positive working
environment in favor of healthy
conversations?

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Academic Scorecard
planeta.wikispaces.com/academics
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Education
planeta.wikispaces.com/education
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Workshops
planeta.wikispaces.com/workshops

22. @ronmader