UPDATE: I wrote this post in haste while upset and worn out after a meltdown of a system I’ve been caring for for a long time. After talking to some people in the network, who I insulted with my brashness, it’s clear that I’m burnt out and much of this response comes from that. I’m …
Category: ALFing
Spring time in Oahu
Earlier this year I visited Oahu Hawaii to support the now dormant ALC Oahu. You can read more about my time there in this detailed debrief.
First Network News Call Recap
Our first Network News Call went very well. This post is a recap of the call, with links and all that fine stuff. If you missed the call, don’t worry, it’s available on YouTube! Watch below: Introductions On the call was Anthony, Charlotte, Liam, Bear, Tomis, Rochelle, Art. The Alliance for Self-Directed Education: Update Jump …
How to run a Network News Call
I held the first ever Network News Call September 11th at 11am ET. It was broadcast live using YouTube. This call will covers Network news and information for the ALC community. Check out a recap from the call. This post will go over how to run the Network News Call. The Setup Created an LIVE event through the …
ALC Network Holding Proposal 2016
Nearly 2 years ago I attended the first ALF Summer at ALC Mosaic in Charlotte, NC. This event marks, in my opinion, the creation of the ALC Network. It was a point when the people and resources came together to support new and emerging ALCs. Now, as we enter our third year, I feel that …
Set the Week Board for ALC Oahu
This tool is used at the start of each week to determine the offerings, trips, or group activities that are available to the community. I redesigned the ALC Oahu Set the Week board using recycled wood and whiteboard paint. Click to learn more about Set the Week and see examples from around the network.
Motivations
I got the following questions from a teen I know: Ok so the question I had was basically How do you stay motivated doing all the website projects you do? And more then that How would I find something that worked for me? Motivation for me has a few different parts. There is the motivation to …
Staff Kanban at ALC Oahu
The ALC Oahu Staff Kanban was upgraded with the introduction of intention setting and reflection rituals. By formatting the board to work on a monthly, weekly, and daily cycle. This way staff could better visualize what what was happening, when it was expected to be complete, and what work was coming up.
ALC Network Membrane V1.0
I’ve updated my diagram of the ALC Network membrane (see v0.1 here) in two major ways. I’ve simplified it, practicing design through subtraction, and I’ve changed how I related to it. Initially I thought of the ALC Network membrane as the center of a flower with each ALC acting as a pedal. I am now …
Pitch for ALC + The Cut collaboration
I’ve been supporting @seamus and @mandyjayh collaborate with a local food stand called The Cut run by Alex. They are currently creating a pitch for Box Jelly, the co-working space where ALC Oahu currently resides. The general idea is to host weekly community lunches in the co-working space where organic locally sourced food is made available to …