3. Toprovide the opportunity to have
meaningful dialogue regarding topics of
interest to Moodlemoot Canada delegates
Todemonstrate a unique way to facilitate
such discussions (1, 2)
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4. Orientation to Open Space Technology
Introduction-9:00-9:30
Questions & topics Moodle Canada-
9:30-10:00
Storyboard questions into topics-10:00-
10:30
“Having the conversations” 10:30-11:00
Wrap-up –Action items11:00-11:30
Individual and group reflection &
sense-making (1, 2)
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5. Inthe 1980s, H.H. Owen started exploring
how he could combine the synergy &
excitement present in the meetings that
happen within meetings…
During coffee breaks
In the hallways
In the parking lot after a meeting
At the social gathering after the meeting.
His exploration was eclectic: West African
villages, Native American traditions, the
wisdom of the East (1, 2)
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6. If
the boss orders it, not
much will get done.
The best way to get
something done is to give
it to those who have a
passion for it. (1, 2)
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7. Whomever comes are the right people
1.
Whatever happens is the only thing that
2.
could have
Whenever the conversation starts is the
3.
right time
When it is over, it is over…let it go. (1)
4.
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8. Show up
Be present
Tell the truth
Let it all go (1)
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9. Nopredetermined
speakers or topics
Instead,there are
interest-based
conversations
As a group, we generate
the topics for discussion
As an individual, you
select the topic for which
you feel passion (1, 2)
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10. In an ideal world…
The location for the discussions is open and
decided by the group
Time allotments are flexible, allowing for
conversations to typically last approximately
30-45 minutes
In the real world, logistics often demand…
Predetermined meeting spaces
Finite amounts of discussion time (1, 2)
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11. State the theme
1.
Describe the process
2.
Create the Bulletin
3.
Board
Open the Market Place
4.
(1, 2)
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12. USINGOPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY TO
VISION OUR CANADIAN MOODLE FUTURE
Why should I jump on the Moodle
1.
wagon train only to see it fade into
the west like all other „fad LMS‟s‟?
2. What is Moodle‟s tipping point as
its own life force in Canada?
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13. For what topic or question do you have
passion as it relates to the stated theme?
Write the topic or question on a post-it.
Sign it.
Place your post-its on the “Bulletin
Board.”
(In this case, hand it to the Facilitator)
Post-its
will be read, and groups will be
formed and titled by topic. (1, 2)
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14. Use this room to start up and debrief then
select portions of it to form groups.
Or retire to coffee shop, lobby, gardens
and re-group later (1, 2)
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15. Findthe discussion that most
interests you.
Along with others, select a
discussion location.
Post this location so others
can join the group.
Have the conversation. (1, 2)
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16. Be back together in our large group at 11:00
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17. How did the discussions go?
How could you use Open Space Technology in
your face to face or online groups? (1, 2)
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18. Harrison, Owen. (2008). Open Space
1.
Technology (2nd ed).Berrett-Koehler
Publishers Inc. San Francisco CA.
deHart, Barbara. (2007) PowerPoint® What is
2.
Open Space Technology? Cited March 29th 09 at:
http://www.cgu.edu/pages/4713.asp
Resource
Corrigan, Chris. (2009) Planning an Open Space
Technology Meeting at:
http://www.chriscorrigan.com/openspace/
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