Open Connections
This OC Blog features mostly articles from our quarterly OC Magazine. Articles cover a variety of topics inspired by the different programs that we offer at OC. You will also find Peter's Podium written by Peter Bergson, OC Co-Founder, who explores broader philosophical topics related to Open Education.
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9.1.19
Peter's Podium: Is the Needle Finally Beginning to Move?
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Originally published in the OC Magazine, Summer 2019 I once took a workshop (c.1983) on infant-toddler education from Burton White, author of The First Three Years of Life and creator of...
8.1.19
Fusion: Integrating New Members and New Experiences into the Shaping Your Life Program
By Lucy Tyson, Sue Wenger and Mike Hilbert, Facilitators We can all relate to being new: new to the lunchroom, new to the team, new to the community. Apart from the few legacy members, we were all...
7.1.19
Peter's Podium: For the Love of Grandparents
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For the past few years my daughter Amanda has been celebrating Christmas and the birthdays of her six nieces and nephews by giving them the gift of her presence in addition to more traditional...
6.1.19
Precision Thinking, the Complimentary Partner to Flexible Thinking
Kelly Dowd, Facilitator, Evaluator
Precision Thinking, the Complimentary Partner to Flexible Thinking It is crucial that young people have opportunities to engage in both Flexible Thinking and Precision Thinking because life takes...
5.1.19
Finding Your Many Voices in Group Tutorial III
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Finding Your Many Voices in Group Tutorial III The celebration and nurturing of the individual is one of my favorite values here at Open Connections. It’s a value I feel is sometimes overshadowed...
4.1.19
Community Building in Action: The Role of Service in Group Tutorial II
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Community Building in Action: The Role of Service in Group Tutorial II Service. Volunteering. Giving back to the community. Merriam Webster defines service as “a helpful act.” According to the...