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Taking the Perspective of Another

Taking the Perspective of Another

Exploring the driving factors behind others’ choices Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting a fun activity that uses fictional characters or historical figures to help participants view an issue...

Nurturing Intentional Empathy

Nurturing Intentional Empathy

Exploring emotions and their sources Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants practice intentional empathy by viewing a situation from someone else’s perspective and diving...

Understanding Perspectives on a Continuum

Understanding Perspectives on a Continuum

Engaging with diverse perspectives Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants move beyond binaries and understand the full spectrum of views on a topic. It...

Listening to Understand

Listening to Understand

Practicing active listening and dialoguing Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants learn to use specific components of listening, such as active listening and dialoguing....

Interactivity Foundation’s Biannual Report

Interactivity Foundation’s Biannual Report

Integrating IF's 3 Core Mission Areas Dear collaborative discussion friends and partners: We are interrupting our regularly scheduled newsletter to share with you the Interactivity Foundation’s Biannual Report, Oct 2022 -...

Asking Questions to Promote Curiosity

Asking Questions to Promote Curiosity

What is a “good question”? Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants craft “good questions” from a place of curiosity. It helps participants move past...

Practicing Collaboration with Others

Practicing Collaboration with Others

Let’s play with some LEGOs! Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that uses tactile play to enhance collaboration. By engaging participants in a playful activity while discussing...

Collaborative Discussion Project Community Gathering on May 5th

Collaborative Discussion Project Community Gathering on May 5th

These monthly, online community gatherings will create a space for members to connect with others in the Collaborative Discussion Community. They will include time for member updates, as well as...

Seeing Communities as Partners

Seeing Communities as Partners

Understanding the Existing Strengths of a Community Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting a fun activity that uses role playing to help participants imagine communities as partners, rather than...

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