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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What IF... We Asked What Should Be Mine—and What Should Be Ours? Read and share our newest piece: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF #discussionclub #dialogue

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What IF...the World Cup Helps Create a Greater Global "We?" interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-ifthe... #whatif #worldcup #discussionclubs #dialogue

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We're excited to announce that Jes Friedrichs is joining IF as our new Director of Education! To hear more about her vision, check out this recent interview. www.interactivityfoundation.org/profiling-je... www.interactivityfoundation.org/profiling-je... #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Right now, we really need to discuss national security and think about all the dimensions, values, and trade-offs within the issue. Here is a good resource to help. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/.../what-if... #whatif #dialogue #CQ #CollaborativeDiscussion #CollaborativeIntelligence

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

"What IF...We Stopped Saying the House Is On Fire?" interactivityfoundation.substack.com/.../what-if... Sign up for our upcoming webinars, events, and coach trainings. www.interactivityfoundation.org/events/ #WhatIF #collaborativediscussion #CQ #collaborativeintelligence

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What IF we invested in the people strengthening #democracy through discussion? We're proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows! Read their bios, learn more about their contributions to fostering collaborative intelligence and #discussion. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What IF we invested in the people strengthening democracy through discussion? We are proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows! Read their bios and learn more: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF #collaborativeintelligence #CQ #democracy #collaborativediscussion

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Join us for a FREE online webinar Friday, Feb. 13th, at Noon EST. This session will focus on practical tools for meaningful, collaborative discussion. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and engage with others. Register nos! www.interactivityfoundation.org/event/free-w... #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

As the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics approach, we ask: "What IF...We Trained For Democracy Like it was a Sport?" Read our most recent Substack: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-ifwe-... #WhatIF #SuperBowl #WinterOlympics @bsky.app

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

What If Democracy Works Like Groundhog Day? Read our newest blog: www.interactivityfoundation.org/what-if-demo... #WhatIf #groundhogday #groundhog #dialogue

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by engaging in civic discussion. Learn more and check out our valuable resources: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/dr-kings-u...

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

What does it take to build a more dialogic campus? At 4 North Carolina campuses, the answer came through student-led conversations, with the support of a custom certificate program. 🔗 iftalks.org/mo5QS #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion @duke-university.bsky.social @queensuniv.bsky.social

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Are you a teacher looking to build critical thinking and purpose into your classroom? The Path to Purpose from IF might be just what you need. ✅ Ideal for middle school advisory, SEL, or enrichment blocks ✅ Less prep work for you! Learn more: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

As summer starts to wind down, many middle schoolers are starting to think about the year ahead—new classes, goals, and even new questions about who they want to be. That’s where The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal comes in. Learn more & download the free guide: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Join us on Aug 12 (12–1 PM ET) for a free, hands-on introduction to the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit—a flexible, practical set of activities that help educators, civic leaders, & facilitators build the conditions for thoughtful, inclusive dialogue. 🔗 Register: iftalks.org/XRMRJ #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

✨ New! Explore our Impact Stories page ✨ People across sectors are using IF tools to make a real difference—and we’ve just launched a new page on our website to highlight this work. Get inspired: iftalks.org/Impact #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #Impact

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

What happens when the training *is* the model? For Dr Hathaway, CDP Coach Training didn’t just teach #CollaborativeDiscussion skills, it embodied them. “They were showing us, not just telling us. That level of intentionality is rare—and powerful.” 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/1qTI8 #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

What does it take to bridge divides & build a #democracy where everyone can thrive? CDP Director Kelly Siegel-Stechler joined the AASCU's "American Democracy Project Summit" plenary to explore just that. We're honored to be in collaboration with partners working to renew civic life. #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Midway through summer and wondering how to keep your middle schooler engaged? The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal helps young people find their voice. By connecting ideas and experiences, they build critical thinking skills that serve them well beyond summer. More: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

It’s official: September’s Collaborative Discussion Project Coach Training will be led by none other than IF’s Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler and Eric Schmucker! This is your chance to bring collaborative discussion practices into your classroom, campus, or community. Applications iftalks.org/6LXhq .

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice? By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination. 🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday) 🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible? That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Director of Communications & Marketing - Remote (US-based, some travel) - $95 - $120k + 25% benefits Senior Operations Manager - Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV) - $85 - $95k + 25% benefits 🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs #WhatIF #NonprofitJobs #RemoteWork

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

As we approach Juneteenth, we honor the milestone it marks in the long struggle for freedom in the U.S. Our free Civil Rights facilitation guide invites you to explore civil rights & what new protections might be needed for a more just future. 🔗 iftalks.org/iJj16 #WhatIF #Juneteenth #CivilRights

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.” In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik #WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Greg Brauner to our Board of Trustees. Greg, VP of Marketing at Thinkific, is a seasoned marketing executive and strategic advisor with >20 years experience helping companies scale with purpose. He brings a commitment to inclusive dialogue and practical impact. #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Do we have a listening problem? Dr. John Igwebuike is helping reimagine listening as the cornerstone of collaboration. 🔗 Learn more & sign up for John's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/N8KZD #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #ActiveListening

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Do you have a favorite discussion activity that fosters real dialogue and collaboration? We’re updating the CDP Toolkit—including a new print edition—and we’re inviting you to contribute! Check out existing activities & submit your own ideas @ iftalks.org/Toolkit. #WhatIF #CallForSubmissions

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We are delighted to welcome Jessica Ginther to IF's Board of Trustees. Jessi is a senior executive with a global career across international nonprofits and public-sector entities. She is currently Senior Director of Finance & Program Operations at the Digital Impact Alliance. #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

What if the city of Barcelona floated around the Mediterranean? What if businesses changed owners every five years? These are just a couple of the “what ifs” considered in this year's Sustained Discussion Program on Digital Nomadism and Future Belonging. Learn more at iftalks.org/SDP . #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today is the International Day of Living Together in Peace. We can all take part in creating a more inclusive and peaceful world. Don't know where to begin? The free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit is full of activities to support you and your community (iftalks.org/Toolkit) #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

What do pirate ships, improv, and civic dialogue have in common? One answer: CDP Visiting Fellow Don Waisanen, and the new tools he is creating for the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit! 🔗 Read more & join Don's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/A5w3y #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #Improv

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“We’re in a crisis—but I believe you never let a crisis go to waste.” When uncertainty made it harder for one nonprofit to connect its day-to-day work with its commitment to DEI, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall invited the team to reframe the conversation. 🔗: iftalks.org/knTeb #WhatIF #DEI

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

"Something that's given me hope in the world right now is this work I'm doing around masculinity." Kenny Andejeski shares his Sustained Discussion Fellowship project on the ManKind Podcast. Listen here: iftalks.org/zmOD8 #SustainedDiscussion #Masculinity #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This Earth Day, let’s start by recognizing the knowledge around us. Free Toolkit Activity 5.5 invites us to explore the expertise and lived experiences within our communities. Why not use it to consider how we care for the planet? 🔗 iftalks.org/CDP55 #WhatIF #EarthDay #CollaborativeDiscussion

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

How do you shift a college conversation from defensive to collaborative? For Yordi, it started with dropping the word “but.” Here she reflects on her experience as a student & facilitator in IF’s Better College Discussions series. Yordi’s story: iftalks.org/kWqvA #WhatIF #StudentVoices

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

During times of gathering conversations can be joyful, messy, & everything in between. Activity 4.1 from the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit invites us to reflect on our roles & identities, and how they shape the way we connect with others. 🔗 Explore the activity: iftalks.org/CDP41 #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kelly Siegel Stechler as the new Director of the Collaborative Discussion Project at the Interactivity Foundation! Kelly brings deep expertise in civic learning, youth engagement, and inclusive education. Learn more: iftalks.org/vOBs5 #WhatIF #CollaborativeDialogue

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

By popular demand, we’ve opened TWO more Collaborative Discussion Coach Trainings, in July & Sept. Want to lead more inclusive, thoughtful conversations in your classroom, workplace, or community? This is your chance! 👉 Learn more: www.interactivityfoundation.... #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Better discussions start with better tools. Our free webinars introduce practical, flexible (& free!) activities to help you guide thoughtful, inclusive discussions—in classrooms, communities, or the workplace. 🗓️ Next session: April 10 (tomorrow!) 👉 Dates & registration: iftalks.org/6G0Nq #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

What does it look like when students move beyond "I’m right, you’re wrong"? Cuda reflects on facilitating Better College Discussions—a workshop series where students explored perception and complexity. Join our CDP Coach Training: iftalks.org/XnX0r 🔗 Read story: iftalks.org/qnv8t #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome amy weber as IF's new Vice President of Programming! amy brings deep experience in strategic leadership, systems change, and community impact, and we’re thrilled to have her guiding the next chapter of our work. Learn more about amy: iftalks.org/H360x #WhatIF #NewJoiner

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

#WhatIF is reading this week: Hope for Cynics, by Jamil Zaki. It's worth a read if you're looking for a scientifically-backed reason to be hopeful! Do you think hope can be built through conversation? Explore our free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit to help foster dialogue: iftalks.org/jsBcJ

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Free CDP Toolkit Activity 5.1 uses a tournament-style bracket to help participants identify their civic passions. It's fun, and perfect for this time of year. 🎧 Learn more: iftalks.org/jTkxo 🔗 Upcoming Coach Training: iftalks.org/XnX0r #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #MarchMadness #Facilitation

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

En Haïti, des jeunes animent des dialogues sur l’insécurité, la justice et l’inclusion. Grâce au CDP, leurs perspectives changent—et leurs communautés aussi. Envie d’animer ce type de programme ? Formation CDP Coach cet été : iftalks.org/lwToR 🔗 Lire l’article : iftalks.org/MIB3Z

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

What happens when young people in Haiti lead community dialogues on insecurity, justice & inclusion? Students share how it changed their perspectives—and their communities. Want to lead dialogue programs like this? Join the summer CDP Training: iftalks.org/lwToR 🔗 Read story: iftalks.org/3Ppyd

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🏆Big news! IF's "Path to Purpose: Making a Difference" is a Finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards! This recognition is a huge honor, and we’re thrilled to see the journal celebrated for its role in helping young people explore their strengths, values, & purpose. iftalks.org/MBFP5 #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Want to help people think better together? The Summer 2025 IF Collaborative Discussion Coach Training is now open for registration. This equips educators, facilitators, and professionals with tools to lead discussions that build understanding and problem-solving skills. iftalks.org/CRgyx #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

If you guide young people, you’ll want this. The free #PathToPurpose User Guide is packed with discussion plans, teaching strategies, and reflection prompts to help young people explore their strengths and impact. 📥Download User Guide for free → iftalks.org/MBFP5 #FreeResource #WhatIF

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Interactivity Foundation (IF) @iftalks.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

✨ Exciting news: the free Path to Purpose User Guide is here! It's designed for educators, mentors, and youth leaders who wish to support young people as they explore their values, strengths, and the impact they want to have on the world. Learn more iftalks.org/N6LBF #MakingADifference #WhatIF

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