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NC Campus Engagement: Training Student Ambassadors

August 19, 2025

NC Campus Engagement: Training Student Ambassadors

At North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE), dialogue is both a vital skillset and a way of thinking. NCCE is a network of colleges and universities committed to educating students for civic...

Better College Discussions: Students Figure Out Dialogue

Better College Discussions: Students Figure Out Dialogue

A post by Yordi Lemma. As a college student, I’ve recognized how often discussions—especially about sensitive, difficult topics—can get derailed before they even begin. Sometimes people are worried they don’t have...

Better College Discussions: Helping Students Shine

Better College Discussions: Helping Students Shine

During the 2024 Fall Semester, I had the privilege of facilitating the Interactivity Foundation’s five-workshop series, “Five Practices for Better College Discussions”. Throughout each session, I actively engaged with students,...

Higher Education: Transforming Learning with the CDP Toolkit

Higher Education: Transforming Learning with the CDP Toolkit

In today’s classrooms, fostering meaningful dialogue and equipping students with skills to engage across differences are more vital than ever. IF’s free Collaborative Discussion Project (CDP) Toolkit is helping educators...

University of Texas: Civil Discourse using the CDP Toolkit

February 17, 2025

University of Texas: Civil Discourse using the CDP Toolkit

At the University of Texas in San Antonio, Professor of Communication Sara DeTurk is making strides in fostering civil discourse through innovative education programs. After becoming trained as a Coach...

Haiti: Supporting Democratic Dialogue with the CDP and Dr Allonce

December 12, 2024

Haiti: Supporting Democratic Dialogue with the CDP and Dr Allonce

Kim Allonce is redefining how Haitians tackle their most pressing challenges. Drawing on years of research and his deep belief in the power of honest dialogue, he developed the Inclusive...

Civic Professionals: Building Collaborative Intelligence

November 26, 2024

Civic Professionals: Building Collaborative Intelligence

New skills, fresh ideas, and a stronger community committed to creating environments that encourage meaningful conversation: this September the Interactivity Foundation (IF) held Collaborative Discussion Coach Training, inviting educators, civic...

University of Delaware: Difficult Discussions Workshop

November 12, 2024

University of Delaware: Difficult Discussions Workshop

How do we think better together? How do creative, culturally responsive, and critically informed discussions help us build stronger communities? How can we discuss better together to solve sticky problems?...

Better College Discussions: Co-Creation and a Transformative Start

October 7, 2024

Better College Discussions: Co-Creation and a Transformative Start

The "Five Practices for Better College Discussions", a Collaborative Discussion Project workshop series, kicked off virtually on September 25th with a successful introduction to collaborative communication. The first session laid...

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