BTW, Brett, Lisa was the OS Diva who opened the space at the 2008 GS
convention. She knows her stuff!
Christine
Christine Whitney Sanchez
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On Sep 16, 2009, at 8:12 PM, Lisa Heft wrote:
Hi, Brett -
I love working with young people in Open Space. You need only do the
same thoughtful pre-work you would with any group - design a question
that invites diverse thought and interchange around a topic, invite
for diversity, select a good big space, don't squish it into too short
a time, design how you are going to do documentation, and so on. Just
do it as you would do it for anyone. And, just as for anyone, stay out
of their way, and don't think you have to be extra 'helpy' just
because they are young people. They'll know exactly what to do, and it
will be marvelous.
Be sure also to collect any art or poetry they may create as they go
(as this is often how young people think and explore while they
discuss things) and with their permission, included those in the Book
of Proceedings along with their session notes. It is all part of the
documentation of their experience and dialogue together.
Enjoy,
Lisa
Lisa Heft
Consultant, Facilitator, Educator
Opening Space
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On Sep 16, 2009, at 7:28 PM, Brett Barndt wrote:
Does any one have any info about using open space with young people
ages 9 - 16? Are there any significant opportunities and factors to
consider in design?
We are working on convening open spaces in communities around the US
for youth to explore their views, issues, ideal futures, and action
dreams around the theme of media in their communities and in the
whole world.
We are very excited, as our initial inquiries with small groups of
young people say they are very aware of the perversity in the US
media all around them and specifically targeting them. They have
many ideas, and need the chance to re-imagine media.
We really look forward to their new ideas for youth generated media
systems and formats, and the change that will happen in our media
system as a result.
Thank you
Best regards,
Brett
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