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Interview with FOSS Asia founder, Hong Phuc Dang Hong Phuc Dang, founder of FOSS Asia speaks to Peeragogy Project member Joe Corneli about their work with Free Libre Open Source Software (FOSS) in Asia, including the calendar software used at Wikimania. FOSSASIA creates Open Source software and open hardware from science apps like the Pocket Science Lab (PSLab), event management systems (Eventyay), big “open” data analytics software (loklak), Open Source personal assistants (SUSI.AI), tools for development (Scrum Helper), to Android apps like the imaging app Phimpme. The organization’s signature event, the FOSSASIA OpenTechSummit, takes place every year in March in Singapore. Other OpenTechSummits are in China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. FOSS organizes Science Hackathons in cooperation with companies and International organizations like the UNESCO and have meetups throughout Asia from Beijing, Saigon, Singapore to Dubai. IN THE BOOTH: Host, Joe Corneli; Episode producer: Charlie Danoff; Series producer: Charlotte Pierce; Interns: Abishek Nagda, Olivia Doe.  EPISODE LINKS: The Peeragogy Project; Pierce Press Productions; Podcast links What does Peeragogy mean to you? Join the discussion on Mondays at 9 am US Eastern Time – meeting link at peeragogy.org.

Peeragogy Project members lead a discussion on incorporating peeragogy principles into personal and professional life, and explore how the practice of collaborative and peer-to-peer learning influenced their approach to learning and growth. Guests include Mary Tedeschi, Clinical Lecturer at Pace University and Lisa MacDonald, Business Owner & consultant and producer of the It’s the Mind that Matters Podcast. Joe Corneli — HostKajol Khetan — Technical DirectorCharlie Danoff — Episode Producer

Ukrainian wine exporter Tanya Kagitina had no idea the turn her life would take on Feb. 24, 2022. In this podcast, we explore how Tanya and her sister pivoted their lives to support the country's struggle for freedom. She's joined by Pierce Press author, Oleg Veretskiy, who likewise gave up his real estate and writing career to volunteer and fundraise for non-lethal aid to the  Ukrainian military. Tanya is one of “The Odesa Sisters” who with her sister Antonina, runs an impressive sewing operation in Odesa, Ukraine, constructing high quality winter uniforms, sleeping bags, medical uniforms, adaptive underwear for injured soldiers, and other essential clothing items. Tatyana also serves as an interpreter for Ukrainian author & volunteer Oleg Veretskiy and assists in his projects supporting frontline Ukrainian military units. Tatyana & Antonina are currently crowdfunding for 123 sets of winter uniforms for Ukrainian soldiers at $125 each. If you’d like to contribute, you can PayPal any amount to [email protected]. The need is urgent, as battlefield temperatures are dropping daily. 

First in a series on collaborative learning environments. Please visit the website for the livestream replay & to post your questions & experiences!In this episode, we discuss discussing collaborative learning projects with education innovators and Peeragogy members Steve Yost and Karl Hakkarainen, who share their experiences in collaborative learning in the hopes of catalyzing new conversations and new collaborations. "Whether learning for work or for personal interest, we need ways to entangle our ideas with others who are on the same journey. Learning is rarely a solitary experience. We need to share what we’ve learned in order to make it complete," says Karl. IN THE BOOTH:   HOST: Joe Corneli, Oxford Brookes University & the Peeragogy ProjectCREW: Charlie Danoff, Charlotte Pierce, Ray Puzio, Mary TedeschiEPISODE LINKS:  The Peeragogy ProjectPierce Press ProductionsWhat does Peeragogy mean to you? Join the discussion on Mondays at 9 am UTC -5 (US Eastern Time)  & join our Google Group (links at peeragogy.org).

COMMON EARTH, Season 4 , Episode 1CLICK HERE to watch the video replay  Can habitats & environments be returned to their wild, natural state while taking into consideration the requirements of human communities? Join us for this interview with Manoj Gautam, community-based conservation activist, former executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal, and 2014 recipient of the Future for Nature prize. This year, Manoj was named to the elite Explorers Club 50. Each year, The Explorers Club 50 recognizes fifty extraordinary individuals changing the world. Naming these global exploration leaders to the EC50 shines a bright light on their extraordinary work, amplifies their voices, and redefines that field of exploration as we know it. Current Projects:bardia.travel - Ecotours & expeditions in Bardia National Park, Nepalnepalconservation.travel - Ecotours & conservation expeditions om Nepal planetperegrine.org - Research expeditions & travel for conservation professionalsschoolsforsdg.org - Schools for Sustainable Development - Educational stays & travel in Nepal

How can we anticipate and change the negative effects of climate change, terrorism, water scarcity, and aging populations? Causal Layered Analysis may be a method we can use to shape the future in a positive way.

Is it time to rethink how we acquire knowledge at the various stages of life? Peeragogy editorial board member Joe Corneli \moderates the discussion with Peter Shukie, founder of Community Open Online Courses and contributor to the recent Working Class Academics conference; and David Preston, open & alternative education advocate.

Host Pete Forsyth of Wiki Strategies and digital innovator Leo Vivier tease out peeragogical patterns in free software and community organizing. They zoom in on how people coordinate actions in large, decentralized projects and how to run fun, friendly conferences in this ecosystem.

What do we intend to accomplish by engaging in a difficult conversation? Having a goal in mind when we enter into such an interaction and determining if your counterpart comes with an entrenched position can help to dispel anxiety and promote the best outcome.

What would it take to accelerate the the collaborative efforts of your team and build a dynamic community in your project or enterprise? In our first Peeragogy Accelerator of 2021, we take a virtual tour of ACMi, the community media station in Arlington, MA.

We explore Open Global Mind, a project that aims to build inter-connected communities and platforms that will help humans collaborate to make sense of the world.

How do design patterns determine, affect, or change the course of our lives? As we discuss the topic, artist Amanda Lyons visually interprets "patterns for life" in reference to famed architect Christopher Alexander’s notion of a design pattern — succinctly described as “a solution to a problem in a context."