I'd like to get my college involved with this. Is there something we can post - or any advice on how to do this?
Community Conversation, Hosted by the Ashland University Center for Civic Life on June 16, 2014.
These hacks came from the May and July CGA Moderator Preparation sessions held here in Dayton! What hacks or other tricks do you use to make your forums smoother and/or more deliberative?
What is the most effective way for communities to help reduce violence in their respective areas?
I'm currently working with a non profit to develop a presentation and / or training on International Humanitarian Law, IHL.
Purpose: To understand the impact of war crimes on humanity.
Audience: Adults and High School Students
Will Common Ground for Action's developers consider the design of an IHL module? If so, would developers allow my participation in the design / development of the IHL module?
Please advise,
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I am interested in how the 2015 launch of the conversation regarding Higher Education has progressed or developed.
Did you know there is an area of the NIF website where we are beginning to collect resources that may be helpful as you learn about moderating or prepare to moderate your next forum? Moderator resources.
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