Session 5 Week in Review - Week 22

Zoom Gatherings

Some highlights from Zoom Gatherings this week included:

  • Monday: Monday, Nebhan facilitated our Community Builder, introducing the Studio with a fun fast-paced and strategic trivia game. 

  • Tuesday: Tuesday, Aleem led a launch on the future of humanity in space, where he asked learners to weigh the pros and cons of continuing exploration in space versus working to alleviate issues here on Earth.

  • Wednesday: Wednesday’s Skill-Builder was part 3 of the Art of Exhibition. The topic was Flawless Facilitating. We discussed best practices for facilitating an individual presentation, and group roles and facilitation in breakout rooms. Learners shared what has been challenging for them as facilitators, and what tips and tricks they’ve learned over time. 

  • Thursday: Thursday’s Young Changemaker Launch featured Olivia Foa’i, an Polynesian singer and songwriter, who advocated for cultural authenticity and advocacy. Learners discussed the delicate balance between keeping aspects of culture authentic and staying true to the language, music, etc, 

Week 22 Highlights

This week was a wonderful reminder of how much our studio thrives when learners lead, support one another, and show up with intention:

  • Learner-Led Launch Excellence: Shoutout to Aleem for a fantastic learner-led launch! He has truly become a superstar at respectful communication and did a wonderful job facilitating thoughtful, balanced discussion.

  • Growing Voices: We also want to recognize Brooks B for becoming more vocal and consistent in launch participation. We love hearing his insights and perspectives, and his contributions are adding real depth to our discussions.

  • Community Builder Favorite: Thanks to Nebhan for bringing Blookit to our Monday Community Builder! It was an instant hit and quickly became a studio favorite with lots of laughter, connection, and friendly competition.

  • Newspaper in the Works: Our newly formed Newspaper Committee has been hard at work and is getting close to releasing their very first edition. Keep an eye out, exciting things are coming soon!

  • Feedback Culture Growing: More and more learners are using the feedback channel to help each other finish strong on their badge plans. Kudos for being the kind of studiomates who show up for one another. When one learner succeeds at FSO, we all succeed.

  • February Birthdays: We have a plethora of February birthdays this month! While our tradition is to spam learners with birthday emojis on their special day (or as soon as we hear about it), we want to take a moment to wish all of our February birthdays a joyful and celebratory birthday month.

Weeks like this highlight the heart of FSO; leadership, collaboration, and genuine care for one another. Keep up the amazing work!

Family Conversation Starters:

  • What helps you feel confident enough to share your voice in group discussions?

  • What makes a discussion feel respectful and meaningful?

  • How does feedback from peers help you improve your work?

  • What’s one way you helped someone else succeed this week?

  • How does celebrating each other (even with emojis!) shape our community?




Tyler Thigpen