both as a student and later as faculty, the biggest flaw I saw was how they were *experiences* and not lifelong *communities.* Intense, yes, even life-altering, but deliberately temporary. That's where I think some of the potential was squandered.
I've been reading Harcourt's book on co-ops, and while his arguments are historical and political and economic (and a little too academic for a practical project like this one), I still found them really thought-provoking.
For me the community aspect has always been the best thing out of any school I have attended. The communities live on long after the experience of “school” is over
I don't remember how the school of the possible was, I'm sorry. But I know that I feel is very much needed.
I believe we need to move away from the traditional approach in which a bunch of experts who know a lot graciously share their knowledge with the rest of us. I'd love to see instead, as you beautifully wrote, a "co-created learning network, a community of creative people, teaching and learning from each other".
Something I'd love to be part of is a non-transactional environment. I don't want to pay to learn, but I'm willing to contribute (with who I am, what I know but also financially) to a co-learning environment.
Coming to this community for the first time, from a background in summer enrichment programs like the Governor's Schools,
https://www.ncogs.us/
both as a student and later as faculty, the biggest flaw I saw was how they were *experiences* and not lifelong *communities.* Intense, yes, even life-altering, but deliberately temporary. That's where I think some of the potential was squandered.
I've been reading Harcourt's book on co-ops, and while his arguments are historical and political and economic (and a little too academic for a practical project like this one), I still found them really thought-provoking.
https://cup.columbia.edu/book/cooperation/9780231209540
Thank you Randall, I will give it a look.
For me the community aspect has always been the best thing out of any school I have attended. The communities live on long after the experience of “school” is over
That feeling that anything is possible when good people connect with shared vision and purpose.
Yes that loss still itches, since the business models won.
It feels that you already have some design around the structure? And you invite others to co-create the content?
I don't remember how the school of the possible was, I'm sorry. But I know that I feel is very much needed.
I believe we need to move away from the traditional approach in which a bunch of experts who know a lot graciously share their knowledge with the rest of us. I'd love to see instead, as you beautifully wrote, a "co-created learning network, a community of creative people, teaching and learning from each other".
Something I'd love to be part of is a non-transactional environment. I don't want to pay to learn, but I'm willing to contribute (with who I am, what I know but also financially) to a co-learning environment.
I'm looking forward to hearing more!!
Cheers to the relaunch!