If I would have to mention only one citation from the ETCon meeting I would select the quotation from Kevin Chen (http://www.italki.com ):
“Language learning is not a typical subject
• In addition to knowledge, it takes practice, skill
• Playing an instrument
• Language learning is about communication
• Can't do it alone”

I would like to paraphrase it: Language learning is not a subject at all.
Without accounting this concept no language learning portal will show a real breakthrough.

I agree with you “that courses and content can be made by a community”.
However, a doubt settled down in my mind. I recollected a phrase I have heard many years ago: before making any public polls studies one should educate the public first – otherwise it becomes a poll of ignorance.

There is another obstacle: community as a rule is resilient to any innovation because of inertia and a notion: “it is unknown to the public”.

Kirsten, your presentation was very innovative; I especially like your notion that online learning portals should have an idea and a leader. Unfortunately, most of them have an idea but not a leader who would apply his knowledge and vision to educate the community before suggesting a new content to them or using the community to create this new content.

Looking forward to the next Master Class,
Arkady Zilberman