I hesitated about posting this on the blog, since most of my readers are not local, but finally I figured what the hell? Maybe some local peeps who read will be interested! So here's some info I just sent out on local lists about a workshop I'll be facicilitating next week:
What is this? Blogging 101
Blogging can be a wonderfully versatile form of self (and public) expression: you can use it as a journal; to showcase your art (photography, painting, comics, short stories, longer stories...); to share a subject you're knowledgeable about, or to document the process as you learn about a brand new subject; to keep people up-to-date on a community project; to provide support and information, to make connections with others, and a thousand other uses. Basically? Blogging is really cool! In this workshop, we'll aim to have every attendee figure out what they want their blog to be about, then set up an account and blog with Blogger (a free platform that lets you create and customize blogs). We'll also dicuss networking with other bloggers, building a readership, and other relevant blogging basics. Though this is a one time workshop, there's the possibility, if attendees are interested, in continuing to learn and share through a blogging club. Experienced bloggers who want to share their knowledge and experience are also very welcome to attend!
Who is it for? Anyone, homeschooled, unschooled, or schooled, who is in their teens through early 20's.
How much does it cost? Nothing!
Where is it? In St Henri, Montreal (email Idzie at unschooledwriter@gmail.com for exact location)
When is it? Tuesday, October 11, at 5:30 pm
Who's hosting the workshop? The workshop is being organized through the brand new IMAGINe educATION resource centre for teens and young adults (http://www.centreimagineeducation.ca/english.php), and being facilitated by Idzie Desmarais. Bio: Idzie often refers to herself as an unschooling vegetarian animistic green-anarchist feminist hippie child. She dropped out of kindergarten, and instead grew up pursuing her varied passions and figuring things out in her own time. She became passionate about unschooling and freedom-based education in her late teens, and in the several years since she's established a well-known blog entitled I'm Unschooled. Yes, I Can Write. (yes-i-can-write.blogspot.com), attended multiple unschooling conferences and gatherings, spoken about unschooling at various events, and has had articles appear in several education related publications (Life Learning Magazine; Our Schools, Our Selves; Homeschooling Horizons).
For more information on this workshop, including where it's being held, contact Idzie at unschooledwriter@gmail.com. For more information on the center, contact Marilyn at marilyn@educationevolution.org.
I hope to see you there!
Idzie
unschooledwriter@gmail.com
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Anarchist Bookfair This Weekend!
A very exciting event is going on this weekend: the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair!
It's called a "bookfair", but I think it's more accurately described as a "convention" or "conference". Yes, there's a main hall full of countless wonderful books, zines, fliers etc., but there's also art on exhibition, films showing, and a bunch of workshops and talks. I'm very happy to be part of one of those talks, a panel on radical education! From the site:
RADICAL LEARNING AND EDUCATION
An introduction to alternative forms of education, beyond compulsory state education. We will explore ways to support kids in leading their own learning and education. Find out about education alternatives in Montreal and beyond.
The first part of this discussion will look at radical education alternatives in the Montreal-area presented by members of the Rad School, Cap Libre and a presentation on “Unschooling: Learning through Living”.
The second part of this discussion will look at other worldviews of radical alternative education. Presenters will include Jerry Mintz from AERO (Alternative Education Resource Organization in New York).
Our presenters will be speaking about their experiences creating radical spaces for education of children. Various examples of “free schools” and “autonomous schools” will be presented, as well as examples of home-schooling. Our presenters collectively have many years of experience with seeing children grow and thrive in spaces that encourage and value true freedom and independence.
This workshop is part of the Anarchist Parents Discussion Room, which also includes an Alternative Birthing workshop (which includes a great local unschooling mom and blogger) and a workshop on Supporting Parents Dealing With State Authorities. There is also an Indigenous Solidarity room and an Anti-Capitalist Resistance room, as well as assorted other workshops.
Last year, I went to the bookfair, but didn't know anyone, and didn't go to any workshops. Even then, I really enjoyed wandering around, loved the atmosphere, and came home with lots of goodies! I'm looking forward to attending a bunch more this year, as well as actually contributing by being a part of one of these workshops!
If you're anywhere in the area, I hope to see you there! :-)
Peace,
Idzie
P.S. A post on my trip to Gaspe, the reason I haven't posted in so long, will be coming soon...
It's called a "bookfair", but I think it's more accurately described as a "convention" or "conference". Yes, there's a main hall full of countless wonderful books, zines, fliers etc., but there's also art on exhibition, films showing, and a bunch of workshops and talks. I'm very happy to be part of one of those talks, a panel on radical education! From the site:
RADICAL LEARNING AND EDUCATION
An introduction to alternative forms of education, beyond compulsory state education. We will explore ways to support kids in leading their own learning and education. Find out about education alternatives in Montreal and beyond.
The first part of this discussion will look at radical education alternatives in the Montreal-area presented by members of the Rad School, Cap Libre and a presentation on “Unschooling: Learning through Living”.
The second part of this discussion will look at other worldviews of radical alternative education. Presenters will include Jerry Mintz from AERO (Alternative Education Resource Organization in New York).
Our presenters will be speaking about their experiences creating radical spaces for education of children. Various examples of “free schools” and “autonomous schools” will be presented, as well as examples of home-schooling. Our presenters collectively have many years of experience with seeing children grow and thrive in spaces that encourage and value true freedom and independence.
This workshop is part of the Anarchist Parents Discussion Room, which also includes an Alternative Birthing workshop (which includes a great local unschooling mom and blogger) and a workshop on Supporting Parents Dealing With State Authorities. There is also an Indigenous Solidarity room and an Anti-Capitalist Resistance room, as well as assorted other workshops.
Last year, I went to the bookfair, but didn't know anyone, and didn't go to any workshops. Even then, I really enjoyed wandering around, loved the atmosphere, and came home with lots of goodies! I'm looking forward to attending a bunch more this year, as well as actually contributing by being a part of one of these workshops!
If you're anywhere in the area, I hope to see you there! :-)
Peace,
Idzie
P.S. A post on my trip to Gaspe, the reason I haven't posted in so long, will be coming soon...
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