EDEN Annual Conference 2013, Oslo

1. The joy of learning in the
age of turbulence
A people-centric approach to creating tools for learning
// Anna Kirah, Chief Experience Officer, Making Waves //
Design Anthropologist and Psychologist

2. Barry Moser
Who taught me the joy of learning?c

3. The Book
There is no content of knowledge
that is not pertinent to the work you
will want to do

4. The age of turbulence

5. The impact of technology on culture

6. We have new definitions for basic
concepts

7. The democratization of knowledge
New ways to communicate the truth

8. Empowerment through dialogue and transparency

9. To create meaningful and relevant tools
for learning,
you must understand the people you
serve from their point of view and not
your own!

10. Why do we continue to trust ourselves to have the answers?

11. You can NOT solve problems
using the same mindset that created them

12. INSIGHT
IDEA GENERATION
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & TESTING
IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION
Involve the people we serve!

13. From first impressions To lasting impressions
Awareness Decide Use Support End &
Extend
Before During After
!
Designing tools for learning
The needs are there before the tool!

14. What are our basic needs for learning
today in the age of turbulence?

15. Love and Humanity

16. We want to be seen, heard and accepted
for who we are
Olga, 2010: a student with dreams

17. We want to be seen, heard and accepted
for who we are
Olga Kivaeva, 2013
An international sensation

18. We are looking for ways to move in and
out of the chaos of our daily lives

19. We want to create and share with others

20. And we want to be everyday heros who
create meaning
Mehmet with the Mayor of Oslo

21. The people-centered approach is all about

22. People!

23. A wise young adult once told me…

24. We are NOT the future, we are NOW