OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY@ MOODLEMOOT CANADA

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OVERVIEW OF OPEN SPACE FORUM

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OBJECTIVES To provide the opportunity to have

meaningful dialogue regarding topics of interest to Moodlemoot Canada delegates

To demonstrate a unique way to facilitate such discussions (1, 2)

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ACTIVITY’S TIME SEQUENCE

Orientation to Open Space Technology Introduction-9:00-9:30 Questions & topics Moodle

Canada-9:30-10:00Storyboard 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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THE ORIGINS OF OST… In the 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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OWEN’S ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT WHAT WORKS IN ORGANIZATIONS?

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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THE FOUR PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE MEETINGS1. Whomever comes are the right people

2. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have

3. Whenever the conversation starts is the right time

4. When it is over, it is over…let it go. (1)

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THE FOURFOLD WAY OF EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION

Show up

Be present

Tell the truth

Let it all go (1)

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OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY MEANS… No predetermined

speakers or topics

Instead, there are interest-based conversationsAs 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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OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY MEANS…

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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HOW? FOUR EASY STEPS…

1. State the theme

2. Describe the process

3. Create the Bulletin Board

4. Open the Market Place (1, 2)

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TODAY’S SESSION THEME USING OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY TO

VISION OUR CANADIAN MOODLE FUTURE

1. Why should I jump on the Moodle 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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PROCESS 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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ROOM ASSIGNMENTS 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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THE MARKETPLACE IS OPEN Find the 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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TODAY… Be back together in our large group at

11:00

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THOUGHTS ON OST?

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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REFERENCES1. Harrison, Owen. (2008). Open Space

Technology (2nd ed).Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc. San Francisco CA.

2. deHart, Barbara. (2007) PowerPoint® What is 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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