Making A Difference
The place where online meets real world is a fascinating interface, full of possibilities and opportunities for positive change
This session revolves around three successful and innovative cases where connecting people online has brought about worthwhile change on the ground. Landshare links people who want to grow their own food with spaces where they can grow it; School of Everything connects know-how and knowledge with learners; and Battlefront links teenage campaigners with supporters for their causes. All three use online community and social media to achieve their important real world ends
The road to social innovation, however, is paved with technical, editorial, legal, and all manner of other bumpiness. Prime movers from each of these initiatives share their experiences along the way and discuss how these challenges have actually been addressed and how opportunities have been effectively seized. Issues like sustainability, business models, scalability and motivation are explored