Participant evaluation Web 2.0 workshop 10th September 2008

One of the participants, Frank Hulsbos working with Kessels & Smit shares his experiences and new perspectives after participating in the NVO2 Web 2.0 workshop at the Baak in Driebergen, Zeist.



This training was a joint initiative of NVO2, Joitske Hulsebosch, Sibrenne Wagenaar, Elmine Wijnia and Simon Koolwijk. For more information at the Werkenmetweb site.

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