Open space with youth 9 - 16?

[Gail West]

Go for it - nothing is more fun or rewarding than working with that 
age (having used OS in both elementary and junior high age groups 
within schools and outside).

The only difference for me is to keep the context and guidelines 
really short and simple.  They may even start writing up topics and 
convening their groups before you finish.  So be quick to get out of 
their way!  They will figure out their own timing and flow.  Look 
forward to your stories - they will be profound.

Gail


>Does any one have any info about using open space with young people 
>ages 9 - 16? Are there any significant opportunities and factors to 
>consider in design?
>
>We are working on convening open spaces in communities around the US 
>for youth to explore their views, issues, ideal futures, and action 
>dreams around the theme of media in their communities and in the 
>whole world. 
>
>We are very excited, as our initial inquiries with small groups of 
>young people say they are very aware of the perversity in the US 
>media all around them and specifically targeting them. They have 
>many ideas, and need the chance to re-imagine media.
>
>We really look forward to their new ideas for youth generated media 
>systems and formats, and the change that will happen in our media 
>system as a result.
>
>Thank you
>
>Best regards,
>Brett
>
>--
>Seek first to understand, then be understood. Stephen Covey
>
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