DIALOGUE LINKS

COMMUNITY ACTION DIALOGUES website has several resources that could be of great help in facilitating community dialogues the following are likely the most useful for beginners:

1. Host a Conversation Cafe 
2. Elements & Principles of Dialogue
3. Checklist for Hosting a Dialogue Event

Links to Alberta Education Posts

1. Inspiring Generative Educational Dialogue
2. Generative Dialogue  
3. Dialogue... Why? 
4. How to Transform Learning in Schools? 

Links to FACTSnet posts: 

1. Inspiring Educational and Heritage Dialogue - Ongoing update
2. Comparing FACTnet and Inpiring Education Dialogue Systems
3. Spruce Grove Community Dialogs 2009 
4. Parents As Coaches Alberta - Seminar and Dialogue Summer 2013 
5. 2013 Adaptabilities/Disabilities Seminar and Dialogue Session

Other Links

1. Towards Generative Community Dialogue

   Participation in FACTSnet Blogs

   Dialogues

   Blogging Terms

2. Unshakable Truth Network
3. Developing a Christian World View in the Alberta Context
4. Inspiring Christian Education Dialogue in Alberta
5. School "Faith In Action" 2011 Anniversary Projects
1.  School "Faith In Action" 2011 working index. 

Commenting on FACTSnet Search Posts

1. Click on search link (page #) and review the information related to the link
2. Make your comments using Commenting on FACTSnet Blogs guidelines
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Transforming Education and Community Through Generative Dialogue and Networking

In simple terms, I am looking at Generative Dialogue as a way of talking and listening that facilitates people working together to develop solutions, converse on topics of common interest etc..  These dialogues produce results that are the product of all involved in the dialogue. To learn more about Generative Dialogue follow the links on the following posts:

• Inspiring Generative Educational Dialogue 
• Dialogue... Why?

I believe Generative Dialogue is also a good way to not only improve learning but to Transform Learning in Schools?.  Generative Dialogue could also facilitate transformation in the community as schools and the community work together.

This summer, in order to explore this concept, FACTSnet is creating dialogue networks through FACTSnet Summer 2010. These networks initially involve summer student employees.   Representatives from schools and community organizations and individuals are welcome to participate in our networks.  To participate or get more information email factsc@gmail.com

Comparing FACTSnet and Inpiring Education Dialogue Systems

Feature to Compare	FACTSnet	Inspiring Education
Conversations	Mostly in person	In person and online
Facilitators	Mostly volunteers	Mostly paid
Published	All conversations	Summaries & Detailed Notes
Synthesis	Ongoing by coordinators	Event driven by hired staff
Interface	Simple mostly blogger	Multiple interfaces
Structure	Community networks	Provincial Ministry

Common Features of FACTSnet Blogs

Required Features:

1. All FACTSnet blogs will have:
1. A home page with a link to this post.
2. Approved about, sponsor and contact pages 
3. Use an approved template (Participating organizations or resource groups can use their own logo and modify the template according to agreed upon standards).
2. FACTSnet blogs support our Value Based Medium philosophy.
   
3. FACTSnet blogs are set up by a certified FACTnet consultant and; moderated by one or more approved blog administrators.  See Participation in FACTSnet Blogs.
4. Has a registered gmail account with administrative privileges.
5. Is Indexed In FACTSnet Index.
6. FACTSnet blogs adhere to blogger Terms of Service.

Suggestions for Standard Features:

1. Minimize blog load time see tips and tricks.
2. Can subscribe to the blog see Subscription Gadgets & Widgets.
3. Anyone can comment on blog posts creating a moderated dialogue.
   
4. Use labels.
5. Using archive blogs and archiving within a blog.
6. Identify blog contributors.