Nextmoderator

Nextmoderator (www.nextpractice.de) is an IT discussion and moderation tool which allows the unlocking of the collective intelligence of the participants. Our 2008 conference was the first to use this online discussion tool in the European Parliament.

“Nextmoderator” is a computer-supported moderation method that applies the techniques and methods of small group moderation to larger groups, using a computer network. Thanks to this, every participant had access to a notebook and could, in this way, contribute to the discussion without having to reveal their identity.

Up to one thousand individuals can be connected by means of an online moderation network through which they can cooperatively elaborate issues in an anonymous “stock exchange of ideas” from brainstorming to developing and assessing specific recommendations or measures. “Nextmoderator” enables the unique exploration and usage of collective intelligence. The results of the consultation can be easily clustered and evaluated afterwards.