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In 2018 Georgian College, Canada’s first Ashoka Changemaker College, wanted to know if they could mobilize students from kindergarten to Post Secondary into a movement, effectively building a region of Changemakers. It was from here that #ChangeTheNow began.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 12:42:17 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_empathize_reflection_161

    🤔 Reflection question

    After learning about how to empathize with the people affected by your SDG’s social issue, how you might apply empathy to working with the members on your CTN Innovation Team?

    Aarzu's Answer

    Sympathizing with individuals is vital and fundamental by listening effectively and finding out more and profoundly figuring out their point of view or thinking. Additionally inside the group close consideration was given to the partners sees. Inquiries without a right or wrong answer were asked inside the group so the sentiments and feelings inside the group can be heard.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 12:41:19 -0700 create_your_team_canvas_161

    🤔 Reflection question

    What did you personally learn about the process of creating your team canvass?

    Aarzu's Answer

    I found group Material a fascinating to comprehend about individuals you are working with and figuring out our assets and shortcoming, interest, our objectives and values collectively and as a person. This action assisted me with guaranteeing lucidity, arrangement, and successful cooperation inside the group.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 12:40:10 -0700 complete_your_mobius_strip_reflection_161

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    After completing the Mobius Strip exercise, what do you feel are next steps towards contributing to the community you care about?

    Aarzu's Answer

    I had the option to drill down and relate what I can propose for the local area as per the gap locally

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:40:22 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_ideate_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    How might ideation help you develop your active listening skills to brainstorm and reflect on ideas effectively with your team?

    Jisha's Answer

    When you come up with ideas together, you get better at listening to each other's thoughts. This helps your team share and think about ideas in a helpful way.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:37:19 -0700 complete_your_me_we_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?

    Jisha's Answer

    After finishing CTN, I have a better understanding of myself and my community. I realized that by sharing my experiences, I can help others and create connections. I will not to ashamed or worried to start a group to help others if any such situations arise from which everyone in the community can benefit from.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:33:57 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_166

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    What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?

    Jisha's Answer

    Our encounter with Sarah, our housing representative, taught me that discussing personal concerns about housing in public might feel uneasy. However, I realized that opening up about my doubts or issues, even if they seem minor, can actually help shed light on similar problems other students might be facing. This experience showed me that sharing my thoughts is akin to sowing seeds that, with the help of others, can grow into improved solutions.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:30:30 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_prototype_test_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    How might the prototype & test stage help you with overcoming a fear of failure or challenging your assumptions about what is ‘right’?

    Jisha's Answer

    The prototype & test stage is like trying out a rough draft of an idea before making the final version. It helps me feel less scared of making mistakes because I learn what works and what doesn't, and sometimes I find out that what I thought was right might need some changes to be even better. We created a website which helped us understand what information needs to be there and what will be helpfull to the kids

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:28:19 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_define_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    How might you explain the value of you having a systems-thinking mindset when attempting to define and understand a complex problem?

    Jisha's Answer

    Having a systems-thinking mindset lets me understand how all the different parts of a complex problem fit together like puzzle pieces. This helps me find out why the problem exists, see what might happen if we do something, and come up with solutions that really fix things without making other problems.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:26:38 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_empathize_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    After learning about how to empathize with the people affected by your SDG’s social issue, how you might apply empathy to working with the members on your CTN Innovation Team?

    Jisha's Answer

    learning about empathy, helped the to open hearts, eyes and brain for others and not just limit it to yourself. Much like valuing the diversity of experiences related to the SDG issue, I did recognize the diverse strengths and expertise each CTN member brings to the table and acknowledging & leveraging these differences will enrich our problem-solving capabilities.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:19:57 -0700 create_your_team_canvas_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    What did you personally learn about the process of creating your team canvass?

    Jisha's Answer

    Crafting a team canvas has underlined the importance of defining our roles and responsibilities clearly. As we shaped our team canvas, it also helped us understand how crucial it is to have a shared vision. These lessons can be put in our daily routine to achieve our family goals, or personal goals as well.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-10 08:14:27 -0700 complete_your_mobius_strip_reflection_166

    🤔 Reflection question

    After completing the Mobius Strip exercise, what do you feel are next steps towards contributing to the community you care about?

    Jisha's Answer

    It's a reminder that every experience, no matter how seemingly repetitive, has the potential to offer fresh insights and new perspectives. Through the mobius strip exercise I find inspiration to embrace change, to recognize the network of connections that shape our lives, and to approach each twist and turn with curiosity and an open heart.