Hello, Anna Popp here. I come to P2PU sort of indirectly. I don’t work in a usual library, I work for a consortium in the US that supports the libraries in our area. My job is to provide training for library staff. Being a trainer also means being a learner. Some of the library staff I teach wanted to join me while I study for a marketing certification. I was concerned that I would get distracted from my own learning goals, and a colleague suggested the Learning Circles model. I started with an identified audience and learning need. I lacked a platform and structure. We’ll be doing a virtual or blended learning approach - the group hasn’t convened yet to work out those details. But I’m grateful for the support that P2PU has available and I’m excited to implement new learning approaches. It’s a bonus that I’ll be exposing library staff to the Learning Circle model as learners, too.
Hi All,
I am Leo, from Malema (Mozambique) based in Maputo. I have joined the community because I am always searching for learning opportunities for knowledge sharing. My background have been in Development projects and programs for social and political change.
I like to engage in discussions that help me grow intellectual and socially. This way I can facilitate change everywhere I go.
Hi Felix, great to have you here! We would love to see learning circles emerge in Copenhagen. As you may be aware, Denmark has a rich history of adult education and study circles, and we think online resources can support this way of learning too. A few learning circles have been run in Kenya focused specifically on Design Thinking (here’s the course that was used). Happy to connect you to these learning circle facilitators if you like.
It’s at a late hour for you, but I encourage you to join our next call tomorrow on facilitaton Facilitation Praxis - Wednesday December 11
Hi Anna,
Great to have you here! What consortium do you work with? We think libraries are great public places to learn but we’re also committed to making sure the model works for other spaces and audiences too. A number of librarians have introduced learning circles as professional development or for internal use first as a way for people to get comfortable with the model before offering public learning circles. (here’s a guide that was developed for internal use in South Carolina)
Looking forward to hearing what resources and supports could better help people like you who don’t work with libraries necessarily. (PS - you and your network might be keen to join our chat tomorrow.)
Hi @anon33914575 Welcome!
We have started working with Braga library in Portugal and they will be translating our materials into Portuguese in the coming year. Most immediately, Braga listed online courses in Portuguese (p2pu.org/courses) which may be of value to your community.
Although far away, P2PU does have colleagues and partners in Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa, who may be able to assist you if you are to start learning circles locally. Let us know if you would like to speak more about this.
By the way, I was lucky enough to have a short visit to Maputo some years ago and I hope to return one day 
Thank you Nico.
I will certainly make a good use of the material.
Regards,
Leopoldino Jerónimo
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Hello. I introduce myself, they call me Jean. I am from France, city of Lyon. Apparently like everyone else here, I signed up to chat and share with forum members. At the moment, I have a little worry and I think I’m in the right place to help. Thank you for your welcome.
Hi all!
I work as a Systems Engineer and I would like to share my knowledge with everyone who is interested in Linux, databases, web servers, cloud computing, …
Currently I have the LFCE and CKA certifications and I can teach some advanced topics about Linux and Kubernetes.
I hope I can help many people and also learn from the others.
Greetings,
Mika
Greetings from Akron, Ohio! My name is Brett Neff. I work at Akron-Summit County Public Library and am excited to bring P2PU to this community!
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I work in Science & Technology at the Akron Summit County Public Library.
Hello, everyone! My name is Scott Schrade & I work for the Fairlawn-Bath Branch of the Akron-Summit County Library system in Ohio. Looking forward to initiating some Learning Circles to engage my community!
Hi Everyone! I’m Bob Ethington, a librarian with the Akron-Summit County Public Library. We are excited to be involved with the P2PU program.
Hello! I, too, am from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and am excited to be involved with P2PU.
Hi, I’m with the Akron-Summit County Public Library and am looking forward to sharing P2PU with our public.
Hello! I’m Deb - a librarian at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. We are excited to be involved in the P2PU program.
Hi there!
My name is Katie Hughes. I’m a librarian with Akron-Summit County Public Library. I’m interested in a wide variety of topics, so I’m excited to explore the range of classes available through P2PU.
Hello. My name is Katrina. I am a librarian in Wyoming. I am interested in learning more about this model.
Hi all,
My name is Tarun. I study in Indian Institute of Technology. I’m pursuing B. Tech in Biological Science and Bio Engineering.
I wish to improve my english speaking skill, want to excel in programming, improve my communication skill and learn photography.
Currently I’m learning C Programming in my college.
I love reading books, mostly novels. These days I’ve been reading Man’s Search of Meaning, so I’m learning spiritual aspect of life.
Bonjor Jeanluc,
Welcome! Let us know if we can help you start a learning circle. Do you still in Lyon? We have previously spoken with the director of the pubic library in Lyon who had expressed interest in translating our material. Hope to stay in touch!
Nico
Hi Mika,
Welcome! We think there is a huge opportunity to support those who are interested in learning more about Linux. You can hear an example of how library patrons in Toronto, Canada, met together to learn Linux here in a learning circle.
Where about do you live? Perhaps there are ways for you to share your knowledge in a local setting or develop introductory open courses for others to use?
Be in touch,
Nico