From the NCDD Blog:
"NCDD is happy to announce our April Tech Tuesday featuring Ethelo. This FREE event will take place Tuesday, April 23rd from 2-3pm Eastern, 11am-12pm Pacific. Don’t miss out – register today to secure your spot!"

The NEXUS Great Lakes Exchange is hosting an event to explore how to blend online and in-person participation, using an Open Space format.

This will be an informal and interactive discussion to demo Qiqo's tools for facilitators and community organizers. We'll discuss ways to host (and make money from) online events ranging from dialogues to full online conferences with breakout sessions.

If you're a part of an online group that uses a range of tools to get things done (listservs, Google Groups, Facebook, blogs, collaborative notes, Zoom video, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack, etc) we'll demo how Qiqo can help you get those tools talking to one another, to improve collaboration & productivity within your online group.

Please bring your questions or feel free to add them to the comment section ahead of time.

The most common question is pricing. All tools on Qiqo are free except for Zoom video (1¢ per min per person) and the news aggregation tool.

This virtual café is open for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference (OFU 2017) on Sunday October 22nd.

This virtual café has a main table and a bunch of other breakout tables. You can host a discussion on any topic related to online facilitation (that's the topic of the unconference).

1. Think of a topic.
2. Post that topic on the OFU 2017 schedule: http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/ . Share the link to this QiqoChat page when you schedule your session.
3. Host your session at the scheduled time.

This virtual café is open for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference (OFU 2017) on Saturday October 21st.

This virtual café has a main table and a bunch of other breakout tables. You can host a discussion on any topic related to online facilitation (that's the topic of the unconference).

1. Think of a topic.
2. Post that topic on the OFU 2017 schedule: http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/ . Share the link to this QiqoChat page when you schedule your session.
3. Host your session at the scheduled time. If you want to schedule a session for Sunday, use this link: http://qiqochat.com/e/LnWwunTTOFvryfPOawWZnjSqo

This 1-hour event is for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference. (Registration link is below).

Using video chat, you'll be able to pop in and out of small group discussions, similar to the networking that happens at a conference during breakfast/lunch and in the hallways between sessions.

Full schedule (Oct 16-22): http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/

How can virtual facilitators create the safety necessary for intimacy and honesty amongst a small group of people (6-8) who are meeting repeatedly over time to get support and accountability from each other for personal transformation?

This 1-hour event is for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference. (Registration link is below).

Using video chat, you'll be able to pop in and out of small group discussions, similar to the networking that happens at a conference during breakfast/lunch and in the hallways between sessions.

Full schedule (Oct 16-22): http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/
Registration is $37.

This 1-hour event is for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference. (Registration link is below).

Using video chat, you'll be able to pop in and out of small group discussions, similar to the networking that happens at a conference during breakfast/lunch and in the hallways between sessions.

Full schedule (Oct 16-22): http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/

To get a $20 discount, register here by October 17 at 12pm Pacific: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-facilitation-unconference-2017-registration-37968946140?discount=qiqochat

Regular registration is $37.

This 1-hour event is for participants in the Online Facilitation Unconference. (Registration link is below).

Using video chat, you'll be able to pop in and out of small group discussions, similar to the networking that happens at a conference during breakfast/lunch and in the hallways between sessions.

Full schedule (Oct 16-22): http://ofuexchange.net/session-plan/

To get a $20 discount, register here by October 17 at 12pm Pacific: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-facilitation-unconference-2017-registration-37968946140?discount=qiqochat

Regular registration is $37.

We will continue sharing our experiences in facilitating groups who are focused on conversations across the divide. Bring your stories, questions, concerns and we'll see how we are all faring in this chaotic, dystopian time.

Come to listen and learn from your D&D peers about how we are experiencing this post-2016 election era. We are listening and supporting each other - seeking to learn how to bridge the political divides we are all feeling around us.

Join us for this two-hour Dialogue as we continue to look at how to create spaces that are invitational and informative that explore conservative/liberal issues. Last month we centered on the different ways conservatives and liberals view 'empathy'. This next month, we will attempt to build on this foundation and unpack how it might be affecting such issues such as Obamacare or Immigration.

We ended up in the 2nd Dialogue wondering about questions such as "how we can get out of our tribal bubbles" and questions related to, "how do we create spaces that make all political perspectives feel welcome?" Come with YOUR juicy questions and invite people you know who might represent different political views!! Let's expand what we know about D&D in this uncertain time. In particular, we will begin by unpacking the concepts of "empathy/compassion and boundaries" from both a liberal and a conservative point of view. With our bubbles holding us captive to certain notions behind these words, we will explore the meanings and nuances of these words so we can begin to get at the so-called "divide" between us.

Our opening question for this Dialogue will be "how can we learn to successfully outreach" to our NCDD community and to our communities in general to ensure multi-perspectival public engagements? It can feel frustrating if we are only speaking to the choir, if what we are really after is to learn how to bridge the growing political and other divides we are seeing within our NCDD community as well as in our communities at large. Please reach out as you can to people who might bring diverse points of views to this conversation!!

Many of us in NCDD wrestle with the post-election out-come and how to deal with the increasing polarization in our country, families, and organizations. We are in the profession of helping people listen across differences, so let’s build our own shared understanding. How do we get people into safe spaces to express their hopes, fears, and concerns for the the future? Depending on the interest, this will be a monthly Dialogue group. This will be initially facilitated by Linda Ellinor and Lucas Cioffi.

We will have online breakout rooms, so you are invited to bring a discussion topic that is important to you. This is a chance to connect by voice and video to other members of the dialogue community.

You can give a demo or present any project you're working on. Talk through tough problems; share your screen (optional); receive expert feedback from other dialogue practitioners.

This will be a 30-min, informal event with small-group breakout rooms. Stay later if you like!

I will keep an updated list of topics here. To add a topic, either post a comment on this page or reply when you see the announcement on the NCDD listserv on Monday.

RSVP so we know who is coming. If you're new to Qiqo, arrive 10 minutes early to get oriented and to find the download link for the Zoom video chat tool.

Participants: $30
Presenters: Free.

The purpose of the event is to push our understanding of each other's work. If you have a tool or case study to share, this will be an effective way to spread the word.

If you are someone who is new to online dialogue and looking to get up to speed very quickly, this event is designed especially for you. You can sign in, RSVP, and pay all on this page.

Participants will see your choice of 7+ presentations by practitioners with real-world experience and tool providers with a demo to share. You will get a chance to skim blog posts by presenters before the event begins so that you can get all of your questions answered. Please post any specific or general questions that you want to see addressed at this link. Don't forget to use the RSVP button above.

Presenters, please visit this link to post info about your presentation by October 6th. Once you do so, we will list your name and topic on this page. Also, give a quick click to the RSVP button above and the "Free Pass" link below.

Event Format: Each presenter will have their own online breakout table and participants will jump between breakout tables every 15 minutes. There will be two presenters at any given time to give participants some choice. Presenters should use a conversational format. The final 30 minutes of this event will be a plenary discussion among all presenters and all participants.

In light of the recent tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, what can each of us do to ease racial tensions in our communities and/or at the national level? What can be done (practically and realistically) at various scales–within our families, within our communities, or nationwide– to make it easier for us to talk about race, to build bridges, to have more patience, to have more tolerance and understanding?

This online event is not a presentation, rather it is space for each of us in the dialogue community to discuss these questions in breakout groups of 3-5 people. You can dial in by phone or by computer, and sharing your webcam video is optional. (60 minutes)

Showcase your...
- dialogue method
- technology
- project

Gain support and find collaborators for your work.
Learn about what others are doing at the cutting edge of dialogue and facilitation.
Cost: Free

List of Presenters
- Convetit
- Balancing Act
- Dynamic Facilitation
- Want to be a presenter? Post a comment below and name your topic.

Format
This 1-hour event will include four 12-15 minute time slots. Each time slot will have several presentations, and you can move between them as you like.

This live discussion starts by looking at what drives us as facilitators to do our work. The aim is to help us create a sense of community.

By getting to know one another, we can share our understanding about what helps us engage with one another, improve our skills, and share our knowledge.

Before April 17
Be sure to post your story about how you got started in the field of dialogue or facilitation at this link: http://qiqochat.com/a/uZYhptXL

Your stories and comments will provide a concrete beginning for a productive discussion.

Update: This event was originally about the topic "What Motivates You To Do This Work". That has been moved to April 17th: http://dialogue.qiqochat.com/events

Drop in for 10-30 minutes to expand your network and meet great facilitators just like yourself. The format is small-group breakout sessions using live audio and optional video.

Drop in for 10-30 minutes to expand your network and meet great facilitators just like yourself. The format is small-group breakout sessions using live audio and optional video.

Join John Eley, PhD as he opens space for us to discuss how to expand and continue the great conversations we start on the NCDD list by breaking them down into discrete topic-by-topic conversations for additional depth.

This will start as a few minute intro by John with follow-up questions from Lucas Cioffi and we'll open it to group discussion, using breakout tables if the group is large.

You can read more about the initial exploration John has done with a few of the recent NCDD conversations here: http://qiqochat.com/a/eiIfeHrO

Success for this event looks like this:
1. We get feedback on the potential value of John's approach to the community.
2. We brainstorm additional approaches and ways to move the conversations that start on the NCDD listserv to greater depth.
3. Folks who are interested in exploring this get a chance to meet each other and discuss next steps.

30-minute wrap up of Facilitate '15.

PLEASE put your e-mail address in the collaborative notes in advance of the session to get an invite to the tool prior to the session.

Lucas Cioffi posed the question here:
http://lists.ncdd.org/scripts/wa-THATAWAY.exe?A2=ind1502C&L=ncdd-discussion&F=&S=&P=18805

Exploring ways for people to be together in dialogue to when the law prohibits or limits personal interaction

I am interested in collaboration for writing documents and wondered about your experiences with facilitation in producing either documents or other products ...

A demo of the PlaceSpeak platform - both from the perspective of a citizen's experience, and from a proponent's experience of setting up and launching a public participation Through https://join.me/placespeakcom

Let's discuss best practices and strategies for creating text-based, online discussions. This would be an audio and/or video discussion about improving text-based discussions (in classrooms and/or in community spaces).

Exploring ways for people to be together in dialogue when the law prohibits or limits personal interaction

what's the secret to creating an on-line space that becomes a priority for people's participation?

This interactive opening call (11am Eastern) marks the beginning of Facilitate '15. At the scheduled time, join the conference call below through your computer's mic and speakers (recommended) or through your phone.

We'll have time for brief intros, and we'll explain the process for how you can schedule a breakout session during this online conference which lasts from 12-2pm Eastern. Stay for as much or as little as you like.

How to effectively explore contrasting policy ideas?

people are so busy. what would compel them to contribute to an on-line learning space on a regular basis? How can the environment be vibrant and yet not overwhelming?

We'll get a chance to meet each other prior to the main events for Facilitate '15 on Feb 20th. When you arrive, jump on the Internet conference call below.

You'll need a computer computer with a microphone and speakers. Folks with webcams can choose to break off into small groups for video chat if/when we divide into breakouts on this call.