Thinkery - Open Visual Thinkery

Here is the archive of open visual thinkery in chronological order.

Education is what builds community

This was a thought from James Townsend, who works for the Church of England, about just how important education is to the whole community.
Death of the Saturday Job

What did you learn from your Saturday Job? I used to pick potatoes for my uncle – which taught me some valuable things about work (and how to throw a potato…)
School and Work

Following some table discussions, this thought emerged about the gap between school and work – and how learning and earning should ideally overlap.
Work Experience

This was a comment by Jamie Dunn which resonated with me. Surely there are better ways to give young people an experience of work?
Social Ties

I really enjoyed listening to George the Poet talk about social ties within the community he grew up – both good and not so good…
So… how’s it going? (growing a social business)

I wrote this visual poem in 2014 when the social business I had founded (wapisasa) and its vision were struggling – I had completely forgotten about it until I found it in an old sketchbook, and thought I might turn it into something to encourage others. If it resonates with you, let me know!
Lifelong learning

This thought came as a result of an event organised by NIACE, and was comment made by their CEO, David Hughes. I think he has a point…
PLNs

I came across this thought by @tomwhitby thanks to an Aaron Davis blogpost. I found something comforting it that, possibly due to not really having a title these days…
Badge Taxonomy V0.2

This is version two of the Badge Taxonomy – the purpose of which is not to classify rogue badges – but to understand how badges were being used, and help think through badging solutions.
Outbreak of Hope

Here’s another thought emerging from a conversation at @dotcomrades – with reference to the vote for Independence in Scotland. I’m fascinated by hope – as its relationship with strong leadership…
We are Open!

I came this Laura Hilliger blog post, and this simple message jumped into my head…
A Guide to British Weather

This is my understanding of British Weather. As an Irishman, I’m perfectly qualified to make such judgements…