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Technological Innovations for Indigenous Peoples. Not just another conference…. The eBario Knowledge Fair as Development Conferencing; an UnConference. Typical Conference. Knowledge Fair. Audience become participants Talking with , not at; creates understanding and generates change
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Technological Innovations for Indigenous Peoples Not just another conference…
The eBario Knowledge Fair as Development Conferencing; an UnConference Typical Conference Knowledge Fair Audience become participants Talking with, not at; creates understanding and generates change Participants create objectives Format with new techniques. • More knowledge in the audience than on the stage • No objectives • Real work in the tea break • Presenters dominate • Talking to, not with. • Tools for promoting participation Fish Bowl: Everyone sitting in circles around a small group of presenters. Anyone can join the inner group when they want to say something • World Café: Small groups discuss specific questions and use graphic recording to present their findings to everyone Nominal Group Technique: For generating ideas, voting on them and converging on priorities The English Corner The Knowledge Tree Special edition of the Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries