One of the [numerous] reasons I wanted to come to the Gift Hub Giving Conference was my curiosity about seeing OpenSpace in action. I’m impressed, and tempted to adopt an OpenSpace approach to some of my classes next year. I’d have to take a deep breath and jump, but it would be a worthwhile experiment.
The context is so provocative that I keep having idea-seeds — indeed, they come so fast that I haven’t time to develop them (now or, likely, when I get back). But it’s exhilarating and promises even to be productive. If you’re at all interested, and can get to Chicago in the next day or so, you might look into it.
Posted by AKMA at July 9, 2004 01:07 PM | TrackBackNice to meet you, finally.
Given the commentaries I've read in the past on the relative effectiveness of the process design, I can imagine that the Open Space format and process could lead to some pretty exciting possibilities and lift-offs at events like Bloggercons and Supernovas and WTF's - various conferences and conference-like events where the attendees will clearly grok "passion bounded by responsibility" (that is unless they want the time to be a talking head and create or increase their profiles some more).
I've wondered for a long time why it wasn't used more often in learning-oriented environments, but of course the conventional wisdoms about expert/learner dynamics is a bit different than what is offered by Open Space(s).
Posted by: Jon Husband at July 9, 2004 11:06 PMI’m impressed and intrigued about the relation of Open Space to classroom learning; I’m toying with the idea of constructing a course through Open Space. . . .
Great to meet you, Jon!
Posted by: AKMA at July 10, 2004 02:01 PMThank you for participating, AKMA. To sit in an open space, and share ideas, deeply, was a pleasure. Seemed exactly right, given each person was an adult with well-considered opinions, backed by life experience. It was fascinating to me to see how little guidance was needed, and how responsible everyone was in looking out for the good of the group, rather than just "sounding off."
Posted by: Phil Cubeta at July 12, 2004 12:46 PM