Thread by @thoughtxchng

This is what the connections look like when you're able to rate the thoughts of others 🤩 Running an exchange is SO much more than just contributing thoughts. Share, STAR and discover! #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE #Exchangetochange #LOUDtocrowd

This exchange with Connecticut has been out biggest exchange in Thoughtexchange history! 🚀 Over a million ratings ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Jonathan Costa says that he was the “connector” not the “architect” of this process. It's a team effort, that's for sure. #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE #COVID19

Putting together a statewide exchange was quick! In the first 72 hours we (@EdAdvance & @thoughtxchng) watched a massive amount of people join. Tens of thousands of people from the state of #Connecticut! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE

^^ What does it mean to run an exchange? Jonathan says it is a tool that can be used in SO many ways. This was not his first exchange. Using an open-ended question that will give us information that is unknown. Not to validate a predetermined notion. Listen and LEARN. #TeVE

First exchange was run in a smaller community. Statewide exchange asking the same question to see if the size of the community would impact their concerns. It didn't. Health and safety TOP CONCERN >> "Health, safety, managing protocols, "how do we do this" #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

This Statewide exchange came together in a matter of days. It can come together so quickly! Jonathan likes to follow the exchanges when they are open. He likes to compare how our #AI themes the thoughts vs manual theme-ing... He found them to be very consistent. #Data #TeVE

Send one email (get the ball rolling) and then just watch it all come together!
1.5 million different things happened - within 72 hours
Between people logging on, sharing thoughts and rating. Wrap your mind around that! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVE

These are the 12 themes that came together (in realtime) from our #AI theme-ing process. This one is based on rating (placing 1 to 5 stars on other people's thoughts). #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE

This word cloud gives you a good idea of how people in Connecticut were feeling about #COVID19 at the beginning of May. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

This exchange is open now for students in Connecticut! Asking the students to contribute (and rate) thoughts about their experience around #remotelearning #StudentVoice. #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE 17K participants students working together! #BringPeopleTogether

Here is the beautiful word cloud to go with this exchange ^^ Are you a student? Can you relate to these feelings, thoughts, concerns? #BringPeopleTogether #StudentVoice #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

@Davyno gets back to basics to understand the Hierarchy of Questions. People NEED to feel safe and secure before they can explore connection, process, transformation, innovation... Address the safety concerns before you try to innovate! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

We're now running our second exchange of the VE (and it's only been 38 minutes so far!) It's so fast to jump in and share, star & discover thoughts and themes in real-time. This exchange is being run to determine the most relevant questions for our hosts. #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE

💜 We didn't actually hear from everyone, and we are grateful to be able to create this connection for as many people as possible. Connecticut increased remote learning practices to enable as many people to join as possible. Exchange was available in Spanish also #TeVirtualEvents

Sharing results? The summary report from this Statewide #Thoughtexchange was sent directly to the Commissioner and Governor and to 6 Regional planning teams. This information was directly related to various levels of informing a valid #reopening plan. #COVID19 #TeVE

It's worth mentioning that this has been an incredible opportunity for us (#TheTeTEAM) to watch our infrastructure manage more traffic than we imagined, and we are so proud to have our minds blown by this powerful way to #bringpeopletogether 💜 #LOUDtocrowd #Leadership

We are so inspired by the bold #leadership that is happening globally right now. Leaders running exchanges are showing courage, a willingness to listen, & an understanding of how different voices have to come to the table in order to create sustainable solutions for ALL. #TeVE

That's a wrap! Truly a great virtual event that is worth watching the replay for inspiration around #leadership, school #reopening, #studentvoice, #crowdsourcing and more! Thank you, Jonathan Costa, for being a part of this today! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE

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