P2PU Newsletter – November 2023  

In this newsletter 🌪️ The year has sped past and so much has happened. We saw a deluge of volunteer facilitated learning circles in Pittsburg (way to go 👍)! We said goodbye to Lydian and Grif (cue the sad emojis 😭). And we launched the learner dashboard 🚀. As some of you gear up for…

Continue Reading →

Transitions  

Over the last 2 months I [Q] have taken on the new role of Interim Executive Director of Peer 2 Peer University which is exciting and a little scary. I have always enjoyed learning and I believe that if people could learn more they could do more and be empowered to make meaningful changes to…

Continue Reading →

A new learning circle dashboard for learners  

As part of our work with College Unbound (CU), we are introducing a dashboard for learners. The purpose of the dashboard is to create a persistent place where learners can access learning circle information and functionality online. We hope to improve the dashboard and make it simpler for participants to convert their learning circle participation…

Continue Reading →

July Newsletter  

Hi, friends of P2PU! We’ve loved seeing the new learning circles cropping up this summer. Have any questions, suggestions, or victories to share? Let us know at thepeople@p2pu.org – we’re always glad to hear from you. 👋 The P2PU Team Farewell Party on August 10th! Grif and Lydian are moving on to new positions! We’re thankful to…

Continue Reading →

June 2023: Digital Inclusion Training for Facilitators, New Open Courses, and More!  

Hi, friends of P2PU! We’re hosting a training for facilitators focused on digital inclusion on July 19th! (RSVP) This event is for anyone interested in facilitating learning circles focused on digital literacy, financial literacy, and other important skills in their communities. We’ve also been working on: 🌱 Leading sustainability-focused initiatives with facilitators in Denmark💬 Adding new communication features to…

Continue Reading →

Makerspace Resource Roundup!  

Learning circles and Makerspaces are a natural fit – the learning circle method centers the process of learning alongside peers, and Makerspaces provide the space, tools, and support to help that learning process happen. We’ve gathered a list of resources below related to different aspects of making, and we’d love to share your suggestions with…

Continue Reading →

Learning circle participants pour petroleum jelly into molds

Facilitator Spotlight: Lutwama Herman Creates New Handicraft Courses in Uganda  

Lutwama Herman, a facilitator at the Kawempe Youth Center Community Library in Uganda, has created two new courses on making petroleum jelly and soap! Over 100 learning circle participants made their own products, and Herman included entrepreneurial advice to help learners start their own small businesses.  Herman used our facilitator guide template to design these…

Continue Reading →