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Devaki and I are wondering...

Discussion posted by Brad Werntz May 25, 2010

Hi All:Brad did an export of the old unconference discussions on Basecamp. I've loaded it onto a free webhost so we can access its content if we like. It's not pretty but it works:http://users5.nofeehost.com/compassunconference/messages.htmlAs best I can tell, there's no way to host this content on Ning other than pasting it in as one huge text note. If anyone knows if there's a wiki app or something like it on Ning…See More

Discussion posted by Chris Harges Mar 30, 2010

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John Besmer replied to John Besmer's discussion 'Getting Kids Outside #notin'

Kenji: I have a bunch of friends that are pretty hardcore into geocaching with their kids. Been thinking I should give it a try. You've got the goals of a video game, along with a gizmo to occupy hyperactive thumbs. But you're actually…

Feb 9, 2010

Kenji Haroutunian replied to John Besmer's discussion 'Getting Kids Outside #notin'

interestingly I was discussing with my son (11 yrs old) how it would be great if he could earn video game 'points' or 'life boosts' if he actually did something outside that warranted that... some kind of tie-in with actual…

Feb 9, 2010

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devaki replied to John Besmer's discussion 'Getting Kids Outside #notin'

5th/ 6th Grade program is awesome. It works for all of the resorts. Its brilliant give a way a kids lift ticket and 1 or two adult pay every single time the kid goes. It does get the kids out. Utah also has some great ski programs for kids that…

Feb 3, 2010

Getting Kids Outside #notin

Since the #unconference, I came across a few different programs that aim to get kids outside. Nothing earth shattering here, but maybe that's the point. Just simple ideas that, I'm sure, have converted a few new members to the tribe. High School Snowboard Jam in Winona, MNA science teacher, and leader of the school snowboard club, got a plow to push up a 10-foot mound of snow in the softball field. Kids got a couple hours during class time to try riding. He got the Red Bull truck there (okay,…See More

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Hey, is this thing on?

Devaki and I are wondering...

Started by Brad Werntz May 25, 2010.

Basecamp Content Posted

Hi All:Brad did an export of the old unconference discussions on Basecamp. I've loaded it onto a free webhost so we can access its content if we like. It's not pretty but it works:…Continue

Started by Chris Harges Mar 30, 2010.

Getting Kids Outside #notin 3 Replies

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Started by John Besmer. Last reply by John Besmer Feb 9, 2010.

Boots On The Ground Panel

Hey all,Don't forget to check out today's Boots On The Ground #guerillapanel here at #ORWinter. Several of us here in the Unconference will be speaking, so don't…Continue

Started by Brad Werntz Jan 22, 2010.